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Karen Fairchild
Little Big Town is an American country music vocal group from Homewood, Alabama. Founded in 1998, the group has comprised the same four members since its founding: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman ( née Roads), Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook. Their musical style relies heavily on four-part vocal harmonies, with all four members alternating as lead vocalists. After a recording deal with the Mercury Nashville Records label which produced no singles or albums, Little Big Town released its self-titled debut on Monument Records in 2002. It produced two minor country chart singles before the group left the label. In 2005, the group signed to Equity Music Group, an independent record label owned by Clint Black. Their second album, ''The Road to Here'', was released that year, and received a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). '' A Place to Land'', their third album, was released via Equity, then re-released via Capitol Nashville aft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Homewood, Alabama
Homewood is a city in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, Birmingham, located on the other side of Red Mountain (Birmingham), Red Mountain due south of the city center. As of the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census its population was 25,167, and in 2019 the estimated population was 25,377. Homewood is home to more fast food restaurants per capita than any other U.S. town. History Early history and development The first settlers of the area which would eventually become Homewood arrived in the early 1800s. The area's population, however, did not grow significantly until Birmingham suffered a major cholera epidemic in 1873 (See Timeline of Birmingham, Alabama). Speculators soon began buying up land and developing communities in the countryside surrounding Birmingham. Many of the smaller communities which would eventually become Homewood were developed during this time period, including Ros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Breaker (Little Big Town Album)
''The Breaker'' is the eighth studio album by American country music group Little Big Town. It was released on February 24, 2017, through Capitol Nashville. Reviews for the album were positive. ''The Breaker'' debuted atop the Top Country Albums chart and number four on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album also charted in countries like New Zealand, Canada and Australia. It spawned three singles: " Better Man", " Happy People" and "When Someone Stops Loving You". After giving several performances in Nashville's Ryman Auditorium that started on the album's release date, the group embarked on a worldwide tour to promote the record. Background During a press conference at the Ryman Auditorium in November 2016, Little Big Town announced the album's title. Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift single-handedly wrote the album's lead single, "Better Man", about the ending of a past relationship with a significant other. Swift claimed that she thought of Little Big Town and their trademark harmony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Truth (American Band)
Truth was an American Contemporary Christian group, active from 1971 to 2001. Formed by John Roger Breland, the ensemble's name stands for "Trust, Receive, Unchangeable, True Happiness n Jesus. It was initially composed of some 15 members who toured extensively year-round, eventually recording frequently as well. It eventually expanded to 22 members and continued touring regularly for thirty years, dissolving in 2001. In 2000, the group was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Beginnings The youth choir at Spring Hill Baptist in Mobile, Alabama, grew over the course of two years from 8 youth choir members to 140 members. Fueled by the inspiration the new Christian contemporary music that was sweeping the country, Roger began laying the groundwork for a new touring ensemble with vocals and a live band with horns. Wanting to name the group something with a distinctive identity that did not sound preachy or worldly, Roger's wife, Linda Breland, suggested Truth. The group h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samford University
Samford University is a private Christian university in Homewood, Alabama. In 1841, the university was founded as Howard College by Baptists. Samford University describes itself as the 87th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. The university enrolls 5,683 students from 47 states, 2 U.S. territories, and 19 countries. History 19th century In 1841, Samford University was founded as Howard College in Marion, Alabama. Some of the land was donated by Reverend James H. DeVotie, who served on the Samford Board of Trustees for fifteen years and as its president for two years. The first financial gift, $4,000, was given by Julia Tarrant Barron and both she and her son also gave land to establish the college. The university was established after the Alabama Baptist State Convention decided to build a school for men in Perry County, Alabama. The college's first nine students began studies in January 1842 with a traditional curriculum of language, literature and scie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girl Crush
"Girl Crush" is a song written by Lori McKenna, Hillary Lindsey and Liz Rose, and performed by American country music group Little Big Town. It was released on December 15, 2014 as the second single from their sixth studio album, ''Pain Killer''. The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics, won five music awards, including two Grammys (Best Country Duo/Group Performance and Best Country Song), reached number one on US country radio, ended up being the second-most played song of 2015 on the format, and is certified Quintuple Platinum in the US. Content As CMT's Alison Bonaguro wrote, the song is "about a girl obsessing over another girl because that girl stole her lover ... On the other hand, it could also be about a girl obsessing over the girl who is with the man that she wants but has never had." Bonaguro added that it is not a girl crush (on another girl) per se, but rather a girl desiring to taste her rival's lips in order to taste him and "to drown in her p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Day Drinking
"Day Drinking" is a song recorded by American country music group Little Big Town. It was released in June 2014 as the lead single from their sixth studio album, ''Pain Killer''. Little Big Town debuted the song on the CMT Music Awards on June 4, 2014. Content "Day Drinking" is a mid-tempo song about not wanting to wait until later or needing a reason to have some drinks, so the song's narrator suggests they do a little "day drinking." The song was written by three members of the band (Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook) with Barry Dean and Troy Verges. Of the song's inception, Fairchild said: "We didn't know it really, but with 'Day Drinking,' we had a blast that day because we were drinking and writing songs. We left it alone, then a couple of weeks later, Barry Dean and Troy Verges sent us a souped up work tape of what we had done. Then, we thought this is very fun and very cool." Composition The song is set in the key of E Mixolydian. Critical reception Matt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tornado (song)
"Tornado" is a song recorded by American country music group Little Big Town. It was released in October 2012 as the second single from their fifth studio album, ''Tornado''. The song was written by Natalie Hemby and Delta Maid. Content The song is in E-flat minor with a moderate tempo and a main chord pattern of Em-D. It features lead vocals from Karen Fairchild, and uses a tornado as a metaphor for a woman's anger at her lover being unfaithful. The main accompaniment is guitars in E-flat tuning, along with a distorted bass guitar and drum loops. Natalie Hemby wrote the song with Delta Maid, and said that the idea came when Maid asked if the area had frequent tornadoes. Critical reception Billy Dukes of ''Taste of Country'' gave the song four and a half stars out of five, writing that "Karen Fairchild is the group’s go-to girl for attitude, and she slings it on this relentless foot-stomper that somehow still feels understated." Matt Bjorke of ''Roughstock'' gave the song a fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little White Church
"Little White Church" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music band Little Big Town, written by the band along with Wayne Kirkpatrick. It was released in March 2010 as the lead-off single from their album ''The Reason Why'', released on August 24, 2010. Content "Little White Church" is an up-tempo country song, backed primarily by electric guitar, with a hand-clap during the pre-chorus. The song's female narrator confronts her love interest, telling him that he's not welcome anymore unless he "take herdown to the little white church" and marries her. Band member Karen Fairchild performs lead vocals for the song. Critical reception Juli Thanki of Engine 145 gave the song a thumbs up, describing it as something that stands out "when so many singles on the radio sound the same." She also noted that in a "time of year when an infectious, upbeat hit ushers in spring after a dreary winter," this song "fits the bill perfectly." Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bring It On Home (Little Big Town Song)
"Bring It On Home" is a song written by Greg Bieck, Tyler Hayes Bieck and Wayne Kirkpatrick and recorded by American country music group Little Big Town. It was released January 2006 as the second single from their album ''The Road to Here''. This was the band's highest charting single until " Pontoon" hit number 1. Content "Bring It On Home" is a mid-tempo ballad where the male narrator promises to offer support to his lover at the end of a stressful day. Critical reception Deborah Evans Price, of ''Billboard'' magazine reviewed the song favorably saying that the song "boasts a warm, soothing melody and tender lyric." She goes on to say that "gorgeous harmonies turn a well-written song into an amazing experience."''Billboard A billboard (also called a hoarding in the UK and many other parts of the world) is a large outdoor advertising structure (a billing board), typically found in high-traffic areas such as alongside busy roads. Billboards present large advertise ...'', F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boondocks (song)
"Boondocks" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music group Little Big Town. It was released in May 2005 as the first single from their second studio album ''The Road to Here''. It became their first Top 10 hit on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs charts. It was written by Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Roads, Phillip Sweet, Jimi Westbrook and Wayne Kirkpatrick. The song is one of the band's most enduring and popular hits and they often perform it at the end of their concerts. Background and writing Originally, the song was titled "Waiting For the Sun to Go Down". According to Karen Fairchild, one of the group's members, "When we wrote it, it just wasn't there... We kind of set it aside for a few days and then Wayne irkpatrick, one of the song's co-writerscame back." The group later decided on turning the song into a Southern anthem, at which point Kirkpatrick suggested "I'm born and raised in the boondocks" (The line "waiting for the sun to go down" was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Better Man (Little Big Town Song)
"Better Man" is a song by American country group Little Big Town. It was released on October 20, 2016, as the lead single from the group's eighth studio album, '' The Breaker'' (2017). American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift wrote the song, intending to include it on her fourth studio album, ''Red'' (2012), but the song did not make the final track-list. She passed the song to Little Big Town in 2016, believing the group's vocal harmonies suited it. Produced by Jay Joyce, "Better Man" was first performed live at the 50th CMA Awards on November 2, 2016. The song won Song of the Year and was nominated for Single of the Year, and Music Video of the Year at the 2017 CMA Awards. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance and was nominated for Best Country Song at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. Swift recorded her version of "Better Man", subtitled "Taylor's Version (from the Vault)", for her 2021 re-recorded album, ''Red (Taylor's Version)''. The version was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pontoon (song)
"Pontoon" is a song recorded by American country music group Little Big Town. It was released in April 2012 as the first single from their fifth studio album, ''Tornado''. The song, written by Natalie Hemby, Luke Laird and Barry Dean, became the group's first No. 1 single on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart for the week of September 15, 2012. The song won the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. Content Laird said that the idea for "Pontoon" came about when a publisher asked about a song that he and Hemby wrote for Miranda Lambert called "Fine Tune", but the publisher thought that it was called "Pontoon". After Hemby corrected him, the two thought that they should write a song called "Pontoon". "Pontoon" is a mid-tempo song about having a party while on a pontoon. The song is in A major, with an A-D-A pattern twice on the verses, and A-D-A-E-A on the chorus. Karen Fairchild's lead vocal ranges from E3 to A4. It has an approximate tempo of 96 beats ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
