Where I Come From

Montgomery Gentry

About Where I Come From

"Where I Come From" is a song written by Rodney Clawson and Dallas Davidson and recorded by American country music duo Montgomery Gentry. It was released in July 2011 as the first single from the duo's 2011 album Rebels on the Run.


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2011
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Don’t you dare go running down
My little town where I grew up
And I won’t cuss your city lights

If you ain’t ever took a ride around
And cruised right through the heart of my town
Anything you say would be a lie

We may live our lives a little slower
But that don’t mean I wouldn’t be proud to show ya

Where I come from
There’s an old plow boy out turning up dirt
Where I come from
There’s a preacher man in a cowboy shirt
Where I come from
Where a couple boys fight in the parking lot
No, nobody’s gonna call the cops
Where I come from

See that door right there, man I swear
It ain’t never been locked
And I can guarantee that it never will
That old man right there in the rocking chair
At the courthouse square I’ll tell you now
He could buy your fancy car with hundred dollar bills

Don’t let those faded overalls fool ya
He made his millions without one day schoolin

Where I come from
There’s a pickup truck with the tailgate down
Where I come from
The pine trees are singing a song of the south
Where I come from
That little white church is gonna have a crowd yeah
I’m pretty damn proud
Where I come from

Where I come from
There’s a big old moon shining down at night
Where I come from
There’s a man done wrong gonna make it right
Where I come from
There’s an old plow boy out turning up dirt
Where I come from
There’s a preacher man in a cowboy shirt
Where I come from
Where a couple of boys fight in the parking lot no
Ain’t nobody’s gonna call the cops

Yeah, that river runs across that Oakland rock

Where I come from
Where I come from

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Montgomery Gentry

Montgomery Gentry is an American country music duo composed of vocalists Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, both natives of Kentucky. The two began performing in the 1990s as part of two different bands with Montgomery's brother, John Michael Montgomery. Although Gentry won a talent contest in 1994, he reunited with Eddie Montgomery after Gentry was unable to find a solo record deal, and Montgomery Gentry was founded in 1999. The duo is known for its Southern rock influences, and has collaborated with Charlie Daniels, Toby Keith, Five for Fighting and members of The Allman Brothers Band. more »

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Written by: DALLAS DAVIDSON, RODNEY CLAWSON

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs

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12 facts about this song

Country Music Origin
"Where I Come From" is a song by the American country music duo, Montgomery Gentry.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, presenting the duo's signature success in the country music world.
Released Date
"Where I Come From" was released on June 21, 2011, under the producer Michael Knox.
Album Details
The track is included in their seventh studio album, "Rebels on the Run," which marked their debut for Average Joe's Entertainment.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by country music songwriters, Rodney Clawson and Dallas Davidson, who have composed many hits for other popular country artists.
Music Video
The accompanying music video was directed by Potsy Ponciroli and premiered in August 2011. In the video, the duo performs the song in a warehouse filled with memorabilia from their past.
Notable Lyrics
The lyrics celebrate small-town life and blue-collar roots, resonating with the band's primarily rural fanbase.
Grammy Nomination
Although the song didn't win, it was nominated for the Grammy Awards, a notable recognition of its impact on country music.
Live Performances
Montgomery Gentry frequently performed this song during their live performances, making it a favorite among their fans.
Dedication
The song is dedicated to common folks and their hometowns, making its lyrics very relatable and close to their listeners' hearts.
Album Success
Rebel on the Run, the album featuring "Where I Come From", debuted at number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Theme
The song creates a powerful and prideful feeling of origin, tradition, and loyalty towards one's own roots, a recurring theme in country music.

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