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Gary Tyrone England (born December 5, 1963) is an American
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singer and guitarist. Initially a member of
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' band, England began his solo career in 1995, recording a self-titled debut album on
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. A second album, ''Two Ways to Fall'', followed in 1996. Three years later, he recorded ''Highways & Dance Halls'' under the name Tyler England on
Capitol Nashville Capitol Records Nashville is a major United States-based record label located in Nashville, Tennessee operating as part of the Universal Music Group Nashville. From 1991 to 1995, Capitol Nashville was known as Liberty Records, before returning ...
, and ''Alive and Well and Livin' the Dream'' came in 2007 on the independent Triple T label. England has charted six singles on the country chart. His highest-charting single was his debut, "
Should've Asked Her Faster "Should've Asked Her Faster" is a debut song written by Bob DiPiero, Al Anderson and Joe Klimek, and recorded by American country music artist Ty England. It was released in May 1995 as the lead-off single from the eponymous ''Ty England'' album. ...
", a No. 3 hit in late 1995.


Biography

England began playing guitar during his youth. He sang with various bands in high school, and performed in his school chorus. While working at a coffee shop during his time as a student at
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, fellow student
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met him and soon the two were roommates. They performed together until failing grades forced England to move back home. He did eventually get a degree in marketing, but he worked at an automotive paint store. By 1988, Garth had moved to
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, and after landing a recording contract, called England to come be his guitarist and backup vocalist. In 1995, England left Brooks' road band and signed to
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Nashville. His self-titled debut album, released in late 1995, produced his first chart single in the No. 3 "Should've Asked Her Faster", although the album's other two singles ("Smoke in Her Eyes" and "Redneck Son") fell short of Top 40. A second album, ''
Two Ways to Fall ''Two Ways to Fall'' is the second studio album released by American country music artist Ty England. His second and final album for the RCA Nashville label, it produced the singles "Irresistible You" and "All of the Above", which peaked at #22 an ...
'', followed in 1996. It produced his only other Top 40 country hit in the No. 22 "Irresistible You" followed by "All of the Above" at No. 46. After the latter, England exited RCA's roster. In 1999, England signed to
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, the same label to which Brooks was signed at the time. His third album, ''
Highways & Dance Halls ''Highways & Dance Halls'' is the third studio album released by American country music artist Ty England. Released in 1999 as his only album for Capitol Nashville, it is also the only album which he recorded under his birth name of Tyler England. ...
'' was issued under the name Tyler England. It produced three singles in "Too Many Highways", "I Drove Her to Dallas" (which peaked at No. 53) and "I'd Rather Have Nothing." Also included on this album was a re-recording of "Should've Asked Her Faster", as well as the
Bruce Robison Bruce Ben Robison (born June 11, 1966) is an American, Austin-based Texas country music singer-songwriter. Bruce and his brother, fellow singer-songwriter Charlie Robison, grew up in Bandera, Texas, near San Antonio, and he currently resides i ...
song "
Travelin' Soldier "Travelin' Soldier" is a song written and originally recorded by American country music artist Bruce Robison in 1996 and again, in rewritten form, in 1999. It was later recorded by Ty England on his 1999 album, ''Highways & Dance Halls''. The firs ...
", which would later become a Number One hit in 2003 for the
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. He did not release another album until 2007's ''Alive and Well and Livin' the Dream'', which included the non-charting singles "Redneck Anthem" and "The Perfect Girl."


Discography


Albums


Singles


Music videos


References


External links


Official Ty England website
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