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Gary Allan
Gary Allan Herzberg (born December 5, 1967) is an American country music singer. Signed to Decca Records in 1996, Allan made his country music debut with the release of his single " Her Man", the lead-off to his gold-certified debut album '' Used Heart for Sale'', which was released in 1996 on Decca. His second album, ''It Would Be You'', followed in 1998. Allan's third album, ''Smoke Rings in the Dark'', was his first one for MCA Nashville (to which he has been signed ever since) and his first platinum album. His next albums, ''Alright Guy'' (2001) and '' See If I Care'' (2003), both were also certified platinum while '' Tough All Over'' (2005) and ''Greatest Hits'' (2007) and '' Living Hard'' (2007) were all certified gold. His next two albums '' Get Off on the Pain'' (2010) and '' Set You Free'' (2013) both reached the Top 10 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Top Country Albums charts, at numbers 2 and 1 respectively. Overall, Allan's ten studio and greatest hits albums have produce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Mirada, California
La Mirada (Spanish for "The Look") is a city in southeast Los Angeles County, California United States, and is one of the Gateway Cities. The population was 48,527 at the 2010 census, up from 46,783 at the 2000 census. The La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and the Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center are two of its main attributes. It is the home of Biola University, an evangelical Christian institution of higher education. History La Mirada (Spanish for ''the look'') was the creation of two men, Andrew McNally, a printer and mapmaker from Chicago (see Rand McNally) and his son-in-law Edwin Neff. In 1888, McNally purchased over of Rancho Los Coyotes, south of Whittier, for $200,000. He developed into his own home called Windermere Ranch and surrounded it with olive, orange and lemon groves. McNally built a plant to process the olive oil, which was of the best quality, as well as a railroad station on Stage Road. From here his olive oil and fruit were shipped ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get Off On The Pain
''Get Off on the Pain'' is the eighth studio album by American country music artist Gary Allan. It was released on March 9, 2010, via MCA Nashville. The album's first single, "Today", was released in June 2009 and was a Top 20 hit. Its second single, the title track, was released on March 15, 2010 and debuted at number 42 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart. The third single " Kiss Me When I'm Down" was released in September 2010. Promotion On August 24, 2009, Allan announced his "Get Off on the Pain tour," in promotion of the album. The 25-city tour started on October 14 in Chicago, Illinois, and concluded on December 31 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Special guests on the tour included Justin Moore, Eli Young Band, Jack Ingram, and Stoney LaRue. Singles The first single from the album, "Today," was released on June 12, 2009. The music video for the single was filmed live during a performance from his ''Get Off on the Pain Tour''. The title track was released as the album' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning)
"Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning)" is a song recorded by American alternative rock band Vertical Horizon on their fourth album '' Everything You Want'', which was released in 1999. It was released as a single in 2001. It served as the band's fourth overall single, and their third consecutive Top Ten hit on the '' Billboard'' Adult Top 40 charts. Charts Release history Gary Allan version In 2005, country music singer Gary Allan covered the song for his 2005 album '' Tough All Over''. His version, entitled "Best I Ever Had" was released as the album's first single and became his eighth top-10 hit on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs charts, with a peak at 7 in late 2005. Music video The video was directed by Paul Boyd and filmed at the Salton Sea The Salton Sea is a shallow, landlocked, highly saline body of water in Riverside and Imperial counties at the southern end of the U.S. state of California. It lies on the San Andreas Fault within the Salton Trough ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The One (Gary Allan Song)
"The One" is a song written by Karen Manno and Billy Lee and recorded by American country music singer Gary Allan. It was released in January 2002 as the second single from album's 2001 album ''Alright Guy''. The song reached number 3 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It also entered the Top 40 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making this Allan's first Top 40 hit on that chart. Content The song is a ballad, in which the narrator offers to wait patiently for the woman he loves to return his affection. Music video The accompanying music video for this song was directed by Morgan Lawley and premiered in April 2002. It was filmed on location in on a set in Los Angeles. It features Allan driving in a truck, and with his lover in various places, including a house, flea market, and street corner. Critical reception Rick Cohoon of Allmusic gave the song a positive review. He called it "one of llan'smost romantic love ballads." He also stated that "without the vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Right Where I Need To Be
"Right Where I Need to Be" is a song written by Casey Beathard and Kendell Marvel and recorded by American country music artist Gary Allan. It was released in September 2000 as the third and last single from Allan's 1999 album ''Smoke Rings in the Dark''. The song reached number 5 on the U.S. ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Hot Country Songs, Hot Country Tracks and Singles chart in June 2001, thus becoming his first Top 5 hit and his third Top 10. Content In this song, the narrator is a promotion-bound executive who is climbing the corporate ladder at the expense of his private life. His boss says he will get a promotion if he flies to New Orleans on business. The executive decides to leave his first-class seat empty in favor of staying with his significant other. He states that being with his lover is "right where [he] need[s] to be." Music video The music video was directed by Chris Rogers. The video was shot on a deserted runway at Nashville International Airport in 98 degr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It Would Be You (Gary Allan Song)
"It Would Be You" is a song written by Kent Robbins and Dana Hunt Black and recorded by American country music artist Gary Allan. It was released in February 1998 as the first single and title track from Allan's 1998 album of the same name. It reached No. 7 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart, remaining in the Top 10 after 21 weeks of radio play. As a result, this song became Allan's second Top 10 hit on the country charts, after his debut single " Her Man" in 1996–1997, which also reached No. 7. Chart performance Year-end charts Music video The music video premiered on ''The CMT Delivery Room'' on February 14, 1998, and was directed by Gerry Wenner. References *Allmusic AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ... {{DEFAULTSORT:It Woul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain)
"Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)" is a song co-written recorded by American country music artist Gary Allan. It was released in September 2012 as the first single from his album '' Set You Free''. Allan wrote the song with Hillary Lindsey and Matt Warren. Content This song is a mid-tempo mainly accompanied by electric guitar. In it, the narrator expresses hope on situations improving, saying that "every storm runs, runs out of rain". The song set is in the key of A minor with a main chord pattern of Am-F-C-G. Co-writer Hillary Lindsey sings backing vocals. Critical reception Billy Dukes of ''Taste of Country'' gave the song four stars out of five, writing that "it’s his unique style and ability to mix gravel with rose petals that makes him such a treasured original." Matt Bjorke of ''Roughstock'' gave the song a favorable review, saying that "the California native brings oodles of charisma to a melodic heartbreak of a story that uses a storm as a metaphor for the life of a relati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nothing On But The Radio
"Nothing On but the Radio" is a song written by Byron Hill, Odie Blackmon, and Brice Long and recorded by American country music artist Gary Allan. It was released in June 2004 as the third and last single from Allan's 2003 album '' See If I Care''. The song became Allan's third number one hit on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart in December 2004, and it would be his last until "Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)" reached that position in 2013. The song also peaked at number 32 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. The song even won an ASCAP Award for being among the most performed country songs of 2005. The song was later included on Allan's ''Greatest Hits'' album. Content The narrator talks about dancing with his lover with "nothing on but the radio". Critical reception Deborah Evans Price of ''Billboard'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling the lyric a "light and breezy look at the beginnings of a new relationship. It's nothing deep, just frisky and fun. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tough Little Boys
"Tough Little Boys" is a song written by Harley Allen and Don Sampson and recorded by American country music artist Gary Allan. It was released in June 2003 as the first single from Allan's 2003 album '' See If I Care''. The song became Allan's second number one hit on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart in October 2003. Content The song, backed primarily by acoustic guitar and keyboard, is about a father who has always imagined himself to be tough, even as a child. However, upon looking at his own child, the father starts finding himself worrying about the child's safety, admitting that "When tough little boys grow up to be dads / They turn into big babies again." The song's chorus references the young adult novel ''Old Yeller'' with the line "Now I didn't cry when Old Yeller died / At least not in front of my friends." Critical reception Jennifer Webb of About.com reviewed the song favorably, calling it "touching and tender." Music video The music video was directed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Man To Man (song)
"Man to Man" is a song written by Jamie O'Hara and recorded by American country music artist Gary Allan. It was released in September 2002 as the third and final single from Allan's 2001 album ''Alright Guy''. The song became his first number one hit on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart in March 2003 and peaked at number 25 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Content The song's narrator tells his significant other's ex-boyfriend that it was his fault that she had left him and that it's too late to get her back. He states that they should have a conversation "man to man." Critical reception Rick Cohoon of Allmusic AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ... in his review, states that the lyrics are "harsh and realistic" but "maybe a bit too glib for Allan’s good." C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Airplay
Country Airplay is a chart published weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine in the United States since January 20, 1990. This chart lists the 60 most-listened-to records played on 150 mainstream country radio stations across the country as monitored by Nielsen BDS, weighted to each station's Nielsen ratings. The first number-one song was " Nobody's Home" by Clint Black. The current number-one song, as of the chart dated December 24, 2022, is "You Proof" by Morgan Wallen. History Earlier versions Throughout its history of ranking country songs by popularity, ''Billboard'' has had several different airplay-only charts to measure the top-played songs on radio stations. The first of these was called "Country & Western Records Most Played By Folk Disk Jockeys", and debuted with the December 10, 1949, issue. Like the other charts of the time, the number of positions was not standardized; the chart had anywhere from eight to 15 positions, varying from week to week. The chart, which ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine in the United States. This 50-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly by collecting airplay data from Nielsen BDS along with digital sales and streaming. The current number-one song, as of the chart dated December 24, 2022, is "You Proof" by Morgan Wallen. History ''Billboard'' began compiling the popularity of country songs with its January 8, 1944, issue. Only the genre's most popular jukebox selections were tabulated, with the chart titled "Most Played Juke Box Folk Records". For approximately ten years, from 1948 to 1958, ''Billboard'' used three charts to measure the popularity of a given song. In addition to the jukebox chart, these charts included: * The "best sellers" chart – started May 15, 1948, as "Best Selling Retail Folk Records". * An airplay chart – started December 10, 1949, as "Country & Western Records Most Played By Folk Disk Jockeys". The juk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
