You Gotta Love That

Neal McCoy

About You Gotta Love That

"You Gotta Love That" is a song written by Jess Brown and Brett Jones, and recorded by American country music artist Neal McCoy. It was released in January 1996 as the fourth single from his album You Gotta Love That. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in April 1996.


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1995
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Fresh off the farm just out of school
Face of an angel and nobody's fool
Turquoise boots Atlanta Braves hat
Denim and lace and you gotta love that

She rolled into town dreams in a sack
Old guitar in a blue Pontiac
She's taken a vow
She ain't turning back
She knows what she wants
And you gotta love that

Long way from home white picket fence
She turned down a ring from her old boyfriend
She didn't take a dime from even her dad
She's out on her own and you gotta love that

She rolled into town dreams in a sack
Old guitar in a blue Pontiac
She's taken a vow
She ain't turning back
She knows what she wants
And you gotta love that

She's tender and tough
There's a world behind those innocent eyes
Since she was a girl
She's been waiting for the day she can spread her wings and fly

She rolled into town dreams in a sack
Old guitar in a blue Pontiac
She's taken a vow
She ain't turning back
She knows what she wants
And you gotta love that

She rolled into town dreams in a sack
Old guitar in a blue Pontiac
She's taken a vow
She ain't turning back
She knows what she wants
And you gotta love that
Man you gotta love that

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Neal McCoy

Hubert Neal McGaughey, Jr. (born July 30, 1958) is an American country music singer of mixed Irish and Filipino descent. Known professionally as Neal McCoy, he has released ten studio albums on various labels, and has released 34 singles to country radio. Although he first charted on Billboard Hot Country Songs in 1988, he did not reach Top 40 for the first time until 1992's "Where Forever Begins", which peaked at number 40. McCoy broke through a year later with the back-to-back number 1 singles "No Doubt About It" and "Wink" from his platinum-certified album No Doubt About It. Although he has not topped the country charts since, his commercial success continued into the late 1990s with two more platinum albums and a gold album, as well as six more Top Ten hi… more »

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Written by: BRETT JONES, JAMES JESS R. BROWN

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Neal McCoy is a well-renowned American country music singer. His rise to fame was marked by his breakout album "No Doubt About It" which was released in 1994, the same album that includes "You Gotta Love That".
Chart Performance
The song "You Gotta Love That" was a significant hit as it reached number 3 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1995.
Album Significance
"You Gotta Love That" was the title track of Neal McCoy's third studio album. Given its success, this song substantially contributed to raising McCoy's profile in the country music scene.
Song Characters
"You Gotta Love That" is a song about a hardworking man who loves his work, his woman, and his life. The character in the song is filled with contentment despite his hard work and challenges, a common theme in country music.
Awards & Nominations
While the song itself did not win any awards, McCoy was recognized by the TNN/Music City News Country Awards, where he won the Entertainer of the Year award in both 1998 and 1999, evidence of the influence his songs including "You Gotta Love That" had on the country music industry.
Music Video
The music video for "You Gotta Love That" is distinctly quirky, featuring McCoy singing and dancing in a variety of settings. His energetic performance style highlights the upbeat tempo and positive message of the song.
Songwriters
"You Gotta Love That" was written by two prominent country songwriters, Jess Brown and Brett Jones. Both have written several hit songs for a variety of popular country artists.
Musical Style
The song is a vibrant mix of traditional country with infusions of pop. This combines to create an infectious, danceable beat that still connects with listeners today, over two decades after its release.
Personal Significance
The song has personal significance for McCoy, as it reflects his upbeat personality and positive outlook on life. He once stated that the song was a "big part" of his live shows due to its enthusiastic vibe.
Continued Popularity
Despite being released in the 90s, the song remains a fan favorite at McCoy's live concerts, demonstrating the timeless nature of its catchy beat and positive message.

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