Cowgirls Don't Cry

Brooks & Dunn

About Cowgirls Don't Cry

"Cowgirls Don't Cry" is a song written by Ronnie Dunn and Terry McBride of McBride & the Ride and recorded by American country music duo Brooks & Dunn. It was released in October 2008 as the fourth and final single on their studio album Cowboy Town. One month after its chart entry, it was re-recorded and re-released as a duet with Reba McEntire. The song is Brooks & Dunn's forty-first and final Top 10 hit on the Billboard country charts and McEntire's fifty-sixth.


Year:
2007
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Her daddy gave her, her first pony
Then taught her to ride
She climbed high in that saddle
Fell I don't know how many times
He taught her a lesson that she learned
Maybe a little too well

Cowgirls don't cry, ride, baby, ride
Lessons in life are gonna show you in time
Soon enough you gonna know why
It's gonna hurt every now and then
If you fall get back on again
Cowgirls don't cry

She grew up, she got married
But never was quite right
She wanted a house, a home and babies
He started comin' home late at night
She didn't let him see it break her heart
She didn't let him see her fall apart

'Cause cowgirls don't cry, ride, baby, ride
Lessons of life are gonna show you in time
Soon enough you gonna know why
It's gonna hurt every now and then
If you fall get back on again
Cowgirls don't cry

Phone rang early one mornin'
Her momma's voice, she'd been cryin'
Said it's your daddy, you need to come home
This is it, I think he's dyin'
She laid the phone down by his head
Last words that he said

Cowgirls don't cry, ride, baby, ride
Lessons of life show us all in time
Too soon God will let you know why
If you fall get right back on
The good Lord calls everybody home
Cowgirl don't cry.

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Brooks & Dunn

Brooks & Dunn was an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who were both vocalists and songwriters. The duo was founded in 1990 through the suggestion of Tim DuBois. Before the foundation, both members were solo recording artists. Brooks wrote songs for John Conlee, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Highway 101 and released a solo album for Capitol Records; both he and Dunn also charted two solo singles apiece in the 1980s. more »

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Written by: Ronnie Dunn, Terry McBride

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11 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Cowgirls Don't Cry" is a country music song. The genre is characterized by its use of folk instrumentation and a Southern "twang" in its lyrics and sound.
Release Detail
This song was released on September 22, 2008, as the fourth single from Brooks & Dunn's studio album "Cowboy Town".
Artist Background
"Brooks & Dunn" is a country music duo composed of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. They are known for their harmonizing vocals, catchy melodies and sophisticated songwriting.
Peak Chart Position
"Cowgirls Don't Cry" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in 2009 and number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Featured Artist
The song features country music artist Reba McEntire. This marked the third time Brooks & Dunn had collaborated with McEntire.
Song Theme
The song touches on the resilience of women who have grown up in the countryside or in a cowboy lifestyle, and how that upbringing equips them to handle life's challenges.
Award nomination
"Cowgirls Don't Cry" was nominated for Vocal Event of the Year at the 2009 Country Music Association Awards.
Song Lyrics
The song lyrics were written by the duo along with Bob DiPiero, a popular songwriter known for making hits for country artists.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Michael Salomon, a Grammy-nominated music video and film director.
Extended Version
An extended version of "Cowgirls Don't Cry" with Reba McEntire contributing a verse was released in late 2008.
Album Success
"Cowboy Town", the album where "Cowgirls Don't Cry" appears, peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums in 2007.

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