Ten Thousand Angels

Mindy McCready

About Ten Thousand Angels

"Ten Thousand Angels" is a debut song written by Billy Henderson and Steven Dale Jones, and recorded by American country music artist Mindy McCready. It was released in February 1996 as the first single and title track from the album Ten Thousand Angels. The song reached #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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Speaking of the devil
Look who just walked in
He knows just where to find me
Here we go again

I can tell he's gonna ask me to dance
But that's not as far as he wants to go
I need ten thousand angels to help me tell him no

Lead me not into temptation
Heaven help me to be strong
I can fight all that I'm feeling
But I can't do it alone

Help me break this spell that I'm under
Guide my feet and hold me tight
I need ten thousand angels watching over me tonight

It's time to face my weakness
Look him in the eye
Lord knows it won't be easy
But I've just gotta try

I can let myself get lost in his arms
That's how I got my heart broke before
I need ten thousand angels to walk me out the door

Lead me not into temptation
Heaven help me to be strong
I can fight all that I'm feeling
But I can't do it alone

Help me break this spell that I'm under
Guide my feet and hold me tight
I need ten thousand angels watching over me tonight

I need ten thousand angels watching over me tonight
Ten thousand angels, watching over me tonight
Ten thousand angels, watching over me tonight
Watching over me tonight

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Mindy McCready

Malinda Gayle "Mindy" McCready (born November 30, 1975) is an American country music singer. Active since 1995, she has recorded a total of five studio albums. Her debut album, 1996's Ten Thousand Angels, was released on BNA Records and was certified 2× Multi-Platinum by the RIAA, while 1997's If I Don't Stay the Night was certified Gold. 1999's I'm Not So Tough, her final album for BNA, was less successful, and she left the label. A self-titled fourth album followed in 2002 on Capitol Records. more »

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Written by: BILLY HENDERSON, STEVEN JONES

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10 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Ten Thousand Angels" is a popular country song recorded by Mindy McCready, an American country music singer who gained popularity during the 1990s.
Song Release
The song was released on March 18, 1996, as her debut single and served as the lead-off for her debut album which also carries the same name, "Ten Thousand Angels".
Chart Performance
"Ten Thousand Angels" peaked at number 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It remained on the chart for twenty weeks.
Album Success
The album "Ten Thousand Angels" was very successful and was certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating sales of over two million units.
Song’s Theme
The song narrates the story of resisting temptation with the help of "ten thousand angels." It metaphorically uses the angels to symbolize strength and support in tough times.
Songwriters
The song was penned by Billy Henderson and Steve Durham.
Music Video
The music video for "Ten Thousand Angels" was directed by Roger Pistole.
Legacy
Despite McCready's troubled personal life and untimely death in 2013, "Ten Thousand Angels" remains her most famous and beloved song.
Critical Reception
The song was well-received by critics and the public alike, garnering praise for McCready's vocal performance and the song's storytelling quality.
Influence
"Ten Thousand Angels" helped to pave the way for other female country artists in the late '90s and early 2000s and remains a staple on country radio stations today.

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