My Town

Montgomery Gentry

About My Town

"My Town" is a song written by Reed Nielsen and Jeffrey Steele and recorded by American country music duo Montgomery Gentry. It was released in June 2002 as the lead-off single and title track to their album of the same name. It peaked on the U. S. country chart at #5 and also peaked at #40 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of their highest peaking crossover singles. After the death of member Troy Gentry, Eddie Montgomery, the other member of the duo, sang the song with Dierks Bentley and Rascal Flatts as a tribute during the 51st Annual Country Music Association Awards on November 8, 2017.  


Year:
2002
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There's a for-sale sign on a big ol rusty tractor
You can't miss it it's the first thing that you see
Just up the road a pale blue water tower
With I love ginny painted in bright green
Hey that's my uncle bill there by the courthouse
He'll be lowering the flag when the sun goes down
And this is my town

Nah na nah nah nah

Yea this is my town

Nah na nah nah nah

Hey where I was born
Where I was raised
Where I keep all my yesterdays
Where I ran off cause I got mad
And I came to blows with my old man
Where I came back to settle down
This is where they'll put me in the ground
This is my town
Nah na nah nah nah
Yea this is my town
Nah na nah nah nah
This is my town

There ain't much going on here since they closed the mill
The whistle still blows everyday at noon
A bunch of us still go down to the diner
Wonder if that interstates still comin' through
Come the Sunday morning service at the church of christ
There ain't an empty seat to be found
And this is my town

Nah na nah nah nah

Yea this is my town

Nah na nah nah nah

Hey where I was born
Where I was raised
Where I keep all my yesterdays
Where I ran off cause I got mad
And I came to blows with my old man
Where I came back to settle down
This is where they'll put me in the ground
This is my town
Nah na nah nah nah
Yea this is my town
Nah na nah nah nah
This is my town

Well I bought and painted up that rusty tractor
You can't miss it its sitting right there in our yard
The county came and took that water tower
And that's Ginny with a baby in the car
We're off to Sunday service at the church of Christ
And if we want a seat we better leave right now
And maybe later me and ol t-roy will show you around
Our town

Nah na nah nah nah

Yea this is my town

Nah na nah nah nah

Hey where I was born
Where I was raised
Where I keep all my yesterdays
Where I ran off cause I got mad
And I came to blows with my old man
Where I came back to settle down
This is where they'll put me in the ground
This is my town
Nah na nah nah nah
Yea this is my town
Nah na nah nah nah
This is my town

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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: Reed Nielsen, Jeffrey Steele

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
The song "My Town" by Montgomery Greeting was released in 2002 as the third single from their album of the same name.
Chart Performance
"My Town" reached number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, solidifying Montgomery Gentry's place in the country music scene.
Songwriters
The track was co-written by Reed Nielsen and Jeffrey Steele, two renowned songwriters in the country music industry.
Acclaim
This song is considered one of Montgomery Gentry's biggest hits and it's highly praised by both fans and critics.
Music Video
The music video for "My Town" is reflective of the song's lyrics, featuring scenes of small-town life in America.
Genre
This track is classified under the Country Rock genre, blending Montgomery Gentry's southern roots with a more modern rock sound.
Classic Influence
The song depicts a quintessential small-town USA vibe, filled with iconic American images inspired by classics like Bruce Springsteen’s ‘My Hometown'.
Album Performance
"My Town" is the title track from the duo's third studio album which debuted at number 3 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
In Concert
"My Town" has been a staple in Montgomery Gentry's live performances, often bringing a powerful wave of nostalgia and pride to their fans.
Legacy
Even after the death of Troy Gentry in 2017, the song continues to be a fan-favorite and is often played to celebrate his life and legacy.

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