Austin

Blake Shelton

About Austin

"Austin" is a song written by David Kent and Kirsti Manna and recorded by American country music artist Blake Shelton. It was released in April 2001 as Shelton's debut single and the first from his self-titled debut album. The song was originally released on the Giant Records label; however, that label closed its doors as the single was climbing the charts, with Shelton and his single being transferred to the Warner Bros. Records label. "Austin" was also Shelton's first number one hit on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, spending five weeks at that position. It was even a pop hit, as it peaked at number 18 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100. At the time, it was his highest-peaking single on that chart until "Honey Bee" debuted at number 13 in 2011. "Austin" tied a record set by Billy Ray Cyrus in 1992. Cyrus' "Achy Breaky Heart" stayed atop the chart for five weeks, setting the mark for an artist's debut single in the Broadcast Data Systems era of the chart. BDS began monitoring radio play for the chart in January 1991. 


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2010
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She left without leavin' a number
Said she needed to clear her mind
He figured she'd gone back to Austin
'Cause she talked about it all the time
It was almost a year before she called him up
Three rings and an answering machine is what she got

If your callin' 'bout the car I sold it
If this is Tuesday night I'm bowlin'
If you've got somethin' to sell your wastin' your time, I'm not buyin'
If it's anybody else wait for the tone you know what to do
And P.S. if this is Austin I still love you

The telephone fell to the counter
She heard but she couldn't believe
What kind of man would hang on that long
What kind of love that must be
She waited three days and then she tried again
She didn't know what she'd say
But she heard three rings and then

If it's Friday night I'm at the ball game
And first thing Saturday if it don't rain
I'm headed out to the lake and I'll be gone all weekend long
But I'll call you back when I get home on Sunday afternoon
And P.S. if this is Austin I still love you

Well this time she left her number
But not another word
When she waited by the phone on Sunday evening
And this is what he heard

If your callin' 'bout my heart it's still yours
I should have listened to it a little more
Then it wouldn't have taken me so long
To know where I belong
And by the way boy this is no machine your talkin' to
Can't you tell this is Austin and I still love you

I still love you

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Blake Shelton

Blake Tollison Shelton (born June 18, 1976) is an American country singer-songwriter and television personality. In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". Released as the lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" went on to spend five weeks at Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. This song was the first single from his gold-certified debut album, which also produced two more Top 20 hits. Although the album was released on Giant Records Nashville, Shelton was transferred to Warner Bros. Records Nashville after Giant closed in late 2001. more »

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Written by: David Kent, Kirsti Manna

Lyrics © TALBOT MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC., KIRSTI MANNASONGS

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15 facts about this song

Song Release
"Austin" was released in April 2001 as Blake Shelton's debut single.
Chart Performance
"Austin" became a huge hit and reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and maintained its position for five weeks.
Album Angles
It's the lead single from his self-titled debut album.
Crossover Hit
Apart from conquering the country charts, "Austin" also managed to penetrate the Top 20 of Billboard's Hot 100 chart, coming in at number 18.
Song Meaning
The song is about a woman moving to Austin, Texas and the voicemail message she hears when she tries to contact her former lover, implying that he's still waiting for her.
Songwriters
The song was written by David Kent and Kirsti Manna.
Video Full of Emotion
The music video, directed by Deaton Flanigen, portrays the emotional journey of the song's protagonist.
Certification
As of 2017, the song has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Unexpected Success
The success of "Austin" was a pleasant surprise to Shelton, as he'd shown skepticism initially about recording the song.
Voice Actor
The voice of the answering machine in the song is provided by Lisa Horngren, who was the promotion director for Warner Bros.
Chart Leap
The song jumped from No. 58 to No. 18 on the Country Songs Billboard Chart, tying it for the second-biggest leap in the chart's history.
Popular Opinion
"Austin" is widely considered one of Blake Shelton's signature songs.
Timeless Appeal
Over the years, "Austin" continue to be a popular song among Shelton’s fans- even though it’s been over two decades since its release.
Concert Staple
Blake Shelton often performs "Austin" during his live performances.
Cover Versions
Many aspiring country artists across the world have covered the song in their performances.

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