Where I'm From

Jason Michael Carroll

About Where I'm From

"Where I'm From" is a song written by Patrick Davis and Joe Leathers, and recorded by American country music singer Jason Michael Carroll. It was released in November 2008 as the lead-off single from his album Growing Up Is Getting Old, released on April 28, 2009. The song is Carroll's fourth Top 40 hit on the country charts.


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2009
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On a three hour flight from Memphis to LA
I was silently celebrating my first class upgrade
Laughing at my jeans and my boots
Beside those high dollar shoes and Armani suits
When the gentleman next to me said the drinks up here are free
So if you'd like the first one can be on me
He said I'm heading back from business in New York and Rome
Tell me son, Where do you call home

I said I'm from the front pew of a wooden white church
The courthouse clock it still dont work
Where a man's word means everything
Where moms and dads were high school flings
Gave their children grandmothers maiden name
Yes it may not sound like much
But its where I'm from

So we drank that round and then another
There wasn't a topic in this world we did not cover
He said I headed out west when I was barely 19
Just a kid chasing my dreams
I said I'm flying out here to pick up my big brother
He's been fighting the cancer they discovered
But he called last night and said I think this is the end
So come take me home to my family and my friends

Where the quarterback dates the homecoming queen
The truck's a ford and the tractor's green
And Amazing Grace is what we sing
Well there's a county fair every fall
And your friends are there no matter when you call
Yeah It may not sound like much but it's
Where I'm from

And as we stood to claim the bags we checked
He said I'll pray for your brother and did I mention that
Italian suits haven't always been my style
See I was quarterback of my high school team
We took state back in '63
And my wife, she's still my homecoming queen

Cause I'm from the front pew of a wooden white church
A courthouse clock that still don't work
Where a man's word means everything
Where moms and dads were high school flings
Gave their children grandmothers maiden name
Yes it may not sound like much
I said it may not sound like much but it's where I'm from
It's where I'm from
Where I'm from
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound

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Jason Michael Carroll

Jason Michael Carroll (born June 13, 1978, in Houston, Texas) is an American country music artist. After being discovered at a local talent competition in 2004, Carroll was signed to the Arista Nashville label in 2006, releasing his debut album Waitin' in the Country that year. This album has produced three consecutive Top 40 country hits for him on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts: "Alyssa Lies", "Livin' Our Love Song" and "I Can Sleep When I'm Dead". Carroll's second album, Growing Up Is Getting Old, has also produced his fourth and fifth Top 40 hits. Carroll and Arista Nashville parted ways in February 2010. more »

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Written by: PATRICK RUSSELL DAVIS, JOE LEATHERS

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MIKE CURB MUSIC

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10 facts about this song

Artistic Evolution
The song "Where I'm From" is included in the 2009 album "Growing Up Is Getting Old", which marks a transition in Jason Michael Carroll's music style, showcasing his growth as an artist.
Autobiographical Elements
This song includes certain autobiographical elements, reflecting some aspects of Carroll's life experiences, hence the title "Where I'm From".
Fan Favorite
"Where I'm From" is considered one of Carroll's most popular songs and continues to be a fan-favorite during his live performances.
Song Style
The song follows a storytelling format, as is typical for many country songs, with a full country-rock style accompaniment.
Chart Performance
"Where I'm From" reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States in 2010.
Music Video Appeal
With a storyline revolving around understanding one's roots and the importance of home, the accompanying music video for "Where I'm From" has earned substantial views and positive responses from the audience.
Philosophical Undertones
The song displays philosophical undertones, expressing a message about knowing oneself through understanding one's past and origins.
Genre Classification
Jason Michael Carroll is primarily a country singer, and "Where I'm From" is a country song, featuring elements of both traditional and contemporary country music.
Personal Connection
Carroll has often expressed that this song holds a special place in his heart due to its depiction of rural life, which he himself experienced as he grew up in a small North Carolina town.
Versatility Showcased
"Where I'm From" showcases Carroll's versatility as a singer, combining powerful, emotional lyrics with a catchy, upbeat melody.

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