That's Why I'm Here

Kenny Chesney

About That's Why I'm Here

"That's Why I'm Here" is a song written by Mark Alan Springer and Shaye Smith and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was released in March 1998 as the third single from Chesney's 1997 album I Will Stand. The song became Chesney's sixth Top 10 hit on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, reaching number 2.


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1997
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No I ain't had nothing to drink
I knew that's probably what you'd think
If I stopped by this time of night
Remember way back when
I promised you I'd drop in
At one of those meetings down at the Y
When they started talkin' 'bout the steps you take
Mistakes you make, the hearts you break and the price you pay
I almost walked away
You could hear a pin drop when this ole man
Stood up and said, I'm gonna say it again like I do every week
For those who don't know me...

It's the simple things in life
Like the kids at home and a loving wife
That you miss the most when you lose control
Everything you love starts to disappear
The devil takes your hand and says, no fear
Have another shot, just one more beer
I've been there, that's why I'm here

This ole boy stood up in the aisle
Said he'd been living a life of denial and he cried
As he talked about wasted years
I couldn't believe what I heard
It was my life word for word
And all of a sudden it was clear

It's the simple things in life
Like the kids at home and a loving wife
That you miss the most when you lose control
Everything you love starts to disappear
The devil takes your hand and says, no fear
Have another shot, just one more beer
I've been there, that's why I'm here

For us it may be too late
But it would mean the world to me
If you were there when I stand and say

It's the simple things in life
Like the kids at home and a loving wife
That you miss the most when you lose control
Everything you love starts to disappear
The devil takes your hand and says, no fear
Have another shot, just one more beer
I've been there, that's why I'm here

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Kenny Chesney

Kenneth Arnold "Kenny" Chesney (born March 26, 1968) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which climbed to the top of the charts. more »

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Written by: SHAYE SMITH, MARK SPRINGER, MARK ALAN SPRINGER

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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Artist Information
"That's Why I'm Here" was released by Kenny Chesney, an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer who was born on March 26, 1968.
Song Release
The song was released in October 1997 as the third single from the album "I Will Stand".
Song Performance
"That's Why I'm Here" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, which measures the most popular country-music songs in the United States.
Song Meanings
This song, according to Chesney, tells a touching story about a recovering alcoholic attempting to put his life back together.
Album Success
"I Will Stand", the album that contains "That's Why I'm Here," was Chesney's fourth studio album and it achieved platinum status.
Song Writers
"That's Why I'm Here" was written by Mark Alan Springer, Shaye Smith, and the artist himself, Kenny Chesney.
Song Duration
The song is approximately three minutes and twenty-eight seconds (3:28) long.
Music Video
The music video for "That's Why I'm Here" was directed by Martin Kahan and premiered in 1997.
Fashion Statement
Notably, in the music video for "That's Why I'm Here", Kenny Chesney is seen wearing the classic cowboy hat that became a staple of his image.
Music Career
As of 2021, Kenny Chesney has recorded more than 20 albums and has had over 40 top-10 singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, 32 of which have reached number one. He is considered one of the most successful crossover country artists.
Artist Recognition
Kenny Chesney has received several awards, including Entertainer of the Year awards from the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM). While "That's Why I'm Here" did not directly win an award, it contributed to Chesney's rising status in the country music industry.

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