Beautiful Lies
Jean Shepard
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Country Classic"Beautiful Lies" is a country classic song by American country artist Jean Shepard.
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Peak Chart PositionThe song reached the top position on the Billboard country chart in June 1955.
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Album AppearanceThe song first appeared on Shepard's debut album, "Songs of a Love Affair," originally released in 1956 as a concept album.
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Beautiful Lies" SongwritersThe song was composed by country musicians Cindy Walker and Roger Miller.
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Genre BlendThe track perfectly blends honky-tonk and traditional country music styles.
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Pioneer Female ArtistShepard, who sang "Beautiful Lies," was one of the first female country artists to have a successful solo career in the industry.
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Radio HitDespite its success, "Beautiful Lies" did not have a mainstream crossover, but it was successful on Country Radio.
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Historic Context"Beautiful Lies" is seen as a pioneering song because it was one of the first country hits recorded by a woman.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics tell the story of a broken-hearted woman who'd rather be told "beautiful lies" instead of the painful truth about her lover being unfaithful.
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Shepard's Signature Song"Beautiful Lies," along with "A Satisfied Mind," is considered one of Shepard's signature songs in her career.
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