Chicken Fried

Zac Brown Band

About Chicken Fried

"Chicken Fried" is a song by American country music group Zac Brown Band, which frontman Zac Brown co-wrote with Wyatt Durrette. The song was first recorded in 2003 for the 2004 album Home Grown. A second version was then released in 2006 by The Lost Trailers, whose version was released as a single but withdrawn from radio. Two years later, the Zac Brown Band re-recorded the song and released it as the first single from their album The Foundation. In late 2008, it became their first chart single, as well as their first number-one hit on the Billboard country charts. The Zac Brown Band version was also featured in the 2008 film Witless Protection, starring Larry the Cable Guy. The song has also been placed at number 39 for the Taste of Country's "Top 100 Country Songs of all Time" chart. 


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2010
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You know I like my chicken fried
Cold beer on a Friday night
A pair of jeans that fit just right
And the radio up

Well I was raised up beneath the shade of a Georgia pine
And that's home you know
With sweet tea, pecan pie and homemade wine
Where the peaches grow
And my house it's not much to talk about
But it's filled with love that's grown in southern ground
And a little bit of chicken fried

Cold beer on a Friday night
A pair of jeans that fit just right
And the radio up
Well I've seen the sunrise
See the love in my woman's eyes
Feel the touch of a precious child
And know a mother's love

And its funny how it's the little things in life that mean the most
Not where you live, what you drive or the price tag on your clothes
There's no dollar sign on a piece of mind; this I've come to know
So if you agree have a drink with me
Raise your glasses for a toast
To a little bit of chicken fried

Cold beer on a Friday night
A pair of jeans that fit just right
And the radio up
Well I've seen the sunrise
See the love in my woman's eyes
Feel the touch of a precious child
And know a mother's love

I thank god for my life
And for the stars and stripes
May freedom forever fly, let it ring.
Salute the ones who died
And the ones that gave their lives so we don't have to sacrifice
All the things we love
Like our chicken fried

Cold beer on a Friday night
A pair of jeans that fit just right
And the radio up
Well I've seen the sunrise
See the love in my woman's eyes
Feel the touch of a precious child
And know a mother's love

You know I like my chicken fried
Cold beer on a Friday night
A pair of jeans that fit just right
And the radio up
Well I've seen the sunrise
See the love in my woman's eyes
Feel the touch of a precious child
And know a mother's love

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Zac Brown Band

Zac Brown Band is an American country/folk band based in Atlanta, Georgia. The lineup consists of Zac Brown (lead vocals, guitar), Jimmy De Martini (fiddle, vocals), John Driskell Hopkins (bass guitar, vocals), Coy Bowles (guitar, keyboards), Chris Fryar (drums), Clay Cook (guitar, keyboards, mandolin, steel guitar, vocals), and Daniel de los Reyes (percussion). The band has toured throughout the United States, including a slot on the 2009 and 2010 Bonnaroo Music Festival. They have also recorded four studio albums, and charted eight Number One singles on the Billboard country charts: "Chicken Fried", "Toes", "Highway 20 Ride", "Free", "As She's Walking Away", "Colder Weather", "Knee Deep" and "Keep Me In Mind", in addition to the singles "Whatever It Is" and… more »

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Written by: Wyatt Durrette, Zac Brown

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15 facts about this song

Album Information
"Chicken Fried" is the lead single from American country music band Zac Brown Band's debut studio album, 'The Foundation.' This album was released under Atlantic Records.
Release Date
"Chicken Fried" was released on April 30, 2008, and re-released on June 12, 2008.
Song Creators
"Chicken Fried" lyrics were co-written by Zac Brown and Wyatt Durette.
Chart Performance
The song "Chicken Fried" reached number one on the Billboard Country Songs chart in December 2008.
Initial Disappointment
Another country artist, Alan Jackson, was initially supposed to record "Chicken Fried" but things didn't work out. After this disappointment, the song came back to the Zac Brown Band.
Positive Reception
It was named the number-one song for 2009 on the Academy of Country Music's list.
Double Platinum
"Chicken Fried" was certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on April 22, 2013, to indicate over 2 million copies sold.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Chicken Fried" celebrate basic things in life that bring happiness like cold beer, sweet tea, a pair of jeans, and fried chicken.
Tribute to the Military
The song also includes a tribute to family-serving military personnel and underlines the importance of American values.
Artistic Inspiration
Zac Brown composed the idea of the song at a bar, where he enjoyed fried chicken and a cold beer.
Popularity
Even today, years after its release, "Chicken Fried" continues to be one of Zac Brown Band's most popular songs and is a crowd favorite at concerts.
Awards
"Chicken Fried" won the award for "Single of the Year" from the Academy of Country Music in 2009.
Live Variation
The song is often performed with slight variations during live performances, making each performance unique.
Global Influence
Although characterized as a country song, "Chicken Fried" has gained international attention, earning popularity in numerous countries outside the United States.
Music Video
The music video for "Chicken Fried" directly reflects the lyrics and visuals of a Southern lifestyle, including scenes of family barbecues and military service members. It is known for its poignant narrative and visual storytelling.

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