Tough

Kellie Pickler

About Tough

"Tough" is a song written by Leslie Satcher, recorded by American country music artist Kellie Pickler. It was released on June 13, 2011 as the lead-off single to her third studio album, 100 Proof.


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2011
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I wanted lace, I wanted pearls
To be a princess like the other girls
But life came hard to my front door
And I grew up tryin' to even up the score

Tough; I ain't never been nothin' but tough
All my edges have always been rough
But Jesus loves me anyway; oh backbone,
There ain't nothin' wrong with a woman that got a little backbone
You just wait 'till you taste her kind of love

You want a shy little thing
A pretty little high-heeled thing
Gonna cry if I don't polish up
Tough

The way I see it, the hand of Fate
Did me a favor, with the cards he dealt my way
Found out real fast life is a game
You're out real quick if you don't know how to play

Tough; I ain't never been nothin' but tough
All my edges have always been rough
But Jesus loves me anyway; oh backbone,
There ain't nothin' wrong with a woman that got a little backbone
You just wait -till you taste her kind of love

You want a shy little thing
A pretty little high-heeled thing
Gonna cry if I don't polish up

I'll be serious, you ain't fooled me much
You're still hangin' 'round so you can try your luck

With tough; I ain't never been nothin' but tough
All my edges have always been rough

You want a shy little thing
A pretty little high-heeled thing
Gonna cry if I don't polish up

You know what I gotta say about that is tough

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Kellie Pickler

Kellie Dawn Pickler (born June 28, 1986) is an American country music artist and television personality. She gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of the Fox reality show American Idol, eventually finishing in sixth place. In 2006, she signed to 19 Recordings and BNA Records as a recording artist, releasing her debut album, Small Town Girl, later that year. To date, it has sold over 800,000 copies. The album, which was certified gold by the RIAA, produced three singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts: "Red High Heels" at number fifteen, "I Wonder" at number fourteen, and "Things That Never Cross a Man's Mind" at number sixteen. She released her self-titled second album in Fall 2008 and has produced the singles "Don't You Know You're Beauti… more »

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Written by: LESLIE SATCHER

Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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15 facts about this song

Genre
"Tough" is a song country-pop genre.
Release
The song was released on May 23, 2011.
Songwriter
"Tough" was written by Leslie Satcher.
Album
The song is included in Kellie Pickler's album named "100 Proof."
Chart Performance
The song reached a peak of number 30 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Tough" premiered on CMT on September 28, 2011.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by Kellie Pickler's own experiences.
Theme
"Tough" delivers a message of resilience and determination despite the hardships faced in life.
Pop Culture
The song was performed by Pickler on the talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Collaboration
The music video is directed by Declan Whitebloom, who previously worked with Taylor Swift.
Reviews
Critics have praised "Tough" for its rawness and authenticity, as well as Pickler's powerful vocal performance.
Album Review
The album "100 Proof" containing the song "Tough," received critical acclaim and was cited by some critics as one of the best country albums of 2012.
Sales
Although the specific sales numbers for "Tough" are not reported, the album "100 Proof" sold nearly 27,000 copies in the first week.
Awards
Despite its commercial performance, the album "100 Proof" didn’t receive any awards or nominations, but was well-acclaimed by the country music community.
Niche
The song is popular among the country music fan base.

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