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Kelly Clarkson (Featuring Vince Gill), 'Don't Rush' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:00:58 +0000

While Kelly Clarkson's 'Don't Rush' lyrics were not intended for her originally, the song wound up in her hands and was a perfect fit. Not only did she nail the vocals, but Clarkson also had the good sense to bring in the heavenly voice of Vince Gill, which left the song's three writers -- Natalie Hemby, Blu Sanders and Lindsay Chapman -- beyond thrilled with the outcome.

Toby Keith, 'Hope on the Rocks' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:00:11 +0000

Toby Keith‘s ‘Hope on the Rocks’ lyrics chipped away at the singer’s mind for quite a while before he finally put them to paper last year. The tune is the latest single from Keith’s album of the same name. “Last fall I was driving out to my hunting and fishing ranch in southern Oklahoma,” recalls [...]

Faith Hill, 'American Heart' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:00:02 +0000

Songwriters Jim Beavers and Jonathan Singleton paid close attention to real-life world scenarios when penning Faith Hill‘s ‘American Heart’ lyrics, hoping to create a solid tune with a powerful message. “Jonathan and I were writing not long after the tornadoes ripped through Alabama in the spring of 2011,” Beavers recalls to Taste of Country. “We [...]

Tim McGraw, 'One of Those Nights' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:00:41 +0000

Find out the meaning behind Tim McGraw's 'One of Those Nights'

Love and Theft, 'Runnin' Out of Air' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:00:10 +0000

Love and Theft's 'Runnin' Out of Air' lyrics take a different spin from what fans are used to hearing from the duo. But the marriage of melody, music and lyrics were the perfect fit, which is why the pair decided to pick the tune as their latest single to hit country radio airwaves.

Thomas Rhett, 'Beer With Jesus' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:30:30 +0000

Thomas Rhett‘s powerful ‘Beer With Jesus’ lyrics and the song’s moving message have been getting the singer some positive reviews. Thomas Rhett penned the tune along with Lance Miller and Rick Huckaby, and credits the song as the reason he is now signed to Big Machine’s Valory Music Co. “I’d written with Lance before, but [...]

Rodney Atkins, 'Just Wanna Rock N' Roll' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:30:39 +0000

Both the melody Rodney Atkins‘ ‘Just Wanna Rock N’ Roll’ lyrics will instantly put you in a carefree and happy frame of mind. Crafted by hit songwriters Rodney Clawson and Chris Tompkins, the song allows the listener to escape the crazy life they lead and forget all their troubles — even if it’s just for the duration of the song.

Jason Aldean, 'Take a Little Ride' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:30:24 +0000

Everything about ‘Take a Little Ride, from the lyrics to the melody, sounds just like a Jason Aldean hit should. That’s exactly what the song’s three writers — Dylan Altman, Rodney Clawson and Jim McCormick — were hoping for when they turned in their demo after penning the song.

Tim McGraw, 'Truck Yeah' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 16:00:08 +0000

We all knew when Tim McGraw delivered new music, he would come armed with something that would make an impact. The ‘Truck Yeah’ lyrics, penned by Preston Brust and Chris Lucas of LoCash Cowboys, along with Chris Janson and Danny Myrick, do just that.

Kip Moore, 'Beer Money' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:00:17 +0000

When Kip Moore sat down to write his latest hit, ‘Beer Money,’ he knew what kind of lyrics would resonate with himself to sing night after night. With the help of co-writers Blair Daly and Troy Verges, Moore is on the brink of having another chart-topping smash to follow in the footsteps of his last singalong hit, ‘Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck.’

Bucky Covington, 'I Wanna Be That Feeling' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:30:18 +0000

The lyrics to ‘I Wanna Be That Feeling,’ Bucky Covington‘s new single on the rise, were penned by two of Nashville’s most successful tunesmiths, Ben Hayslip and Jimmy Yeary. “This is one of those songs that laid around for a long time,” Hayslip admits to Taste of Country of the single.

Sara Evans, 'Anywhere' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:30:37 +0000

Sara Evans may have missed out on contributing to the ‘Anywhere’ lyrics (her latest single), but she is not complaining one bit after snagging the tune for her latest album. The soon-to-be-hit was crafted by new songwriter on the rise, Jaren Johnston and Evans’ brother, Matt Evans. “It was one of my first co-writes when [...]

Miranda Lambert, 'Over You' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:30:31 +0000

In a recent interview with People Country, Miranda Lambert breaks down the inspiration behind the ‘Over You’ lyrics, her most recent chart-topping hit. Lambert wrote the tune with her superstar husband Blake Shelton, putting ink to paper to tell the moving story of his older brother Richie’s death.

Zac Brown Band, 'The Wind' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 17:30:41 +0000

Zac Brown Band‘s songs come together in an unusual way, but they always seem to work, as is the case with their current single. ‘The Wind’ lyrics just seemed to blow together, in a sense, the song’s co-writers explained to Taste of Country. “One of the things Zac and I do a lot is we [...]

Big and Rich, 'That's Why I Pray' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:30:13 +0000

Big and Rich are back at country radio with a beautiful new song, ‘That’s Why I Pray,’ with powerful lyrics. Some of Nashville’s finest writers are responsible for penning the tune — Sarah Buxton, Danelle Leverett and Blair Daly. “‘That’s Why I Pray’ was a title that was in my head for a few months [...]

Carrie Underwood, 'Blown Away' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:45:05 +0000

If Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away’ have a familiar vibe to you, they should. The tune — which was just announced as her new single and is the title track to her latest album — was penned by two songwriters who Underwood frequently turns to when recording an album, Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear. The pair also credited with writing her smash, ‘Before He Cheats.’

Taylor Swift Shares Creative 'Eyes Open' Lyric Video

Megan Pacella — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:00:32 +0000

Taylor Swift‘s rocking singing voice in this cryptic song has been the perfect addition to ‘The Hunger Games’ soundtrack, but so far, we haven’t seen the ‘Eyes Open’ and ‘Safe & Sound’ singer do much with the music she made for the movie (other than contribute to an awesome soundtrack, of course). Until now, that is. Swift just released a creative stop-motion lyric video of her hit song ‘Eyes Open‘ — and we can’t get enough.

Lee Brice, 'Hard to Love' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:30:42 +0000

The lyrics to Lee Brice‘s new single and title track to his latest album, ‘Hard to Love,’ were penned by talented songwriters Ben Glover, Billy Montana and John Ozier. The three writers crafted the tune in Rosemary Beach, Fla., a place where, for some reason, their creative minds always seem to be in overdrive.

Scotty McCreery, 'Water Tower Town' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:36:59 +0000

If you come from a small town, chances are you can relate to the lyrics to Scotty McCreery‘s new single, ‘Water Tower Town.’ The tune was penned by songwriters Cole Swindell, Tammi Kidd and Lynn Hutton, who each pulled from their own experiences growing up in the south for the song.

Carrie Underwood, 'Good Girl' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:00:09 +0000

The lyrics to Carrie Underwood‘s latest single ‘Good Girl’ were co-written by the superstar herself, along with Ashley Gorley and L.A.-based producer Chris DeStefano. Both esteemed songwriters played a big role in creating the perfect song for the first single from the Underwood’s forthcoming new album, which is slated for release this spring.