The inspiration behind the lyrics to Little Big Town's forthcoming single 'Pontoon' were a bit of a mix up, but for the band and the writers, a very, very good mix-up! The song is the first single from the band's highly-anticipated fifth studio album, and it is already being called "the single of the summer" by many media outlets. 'Pontoon' was crafted by the amazing minds of Luke Laird, Natalie Hemby and Barry Dean.
The lyrics to Chris Young's new hit on the rise, 'Neon,' might appear to be tricky, as only so many words rhyme with "neon." But the song's three writers -- Trevor Rosen, Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally -- crafted it in such a way that it works. Young snagged the tune for his third studio album, which he named after the song.
The lyrics to the current Kix Brooks’ single 'New to This Town were penned by the now solo artist, along with the help of famed songwriters Marv Green and Terry McBride. The song, which also features Joe Walsh, is currently in the Top 40 on the country singles chart and continues to be one of the most added songs at country radio week after week.
The lyrics to the Dirt Drifters' latest single 'There She Goes' were crafted in the early stages of the band's formation by three of its current members, along with the help of two other key people who helped launch them into being one of country music's hottest new bands on the rise.
The lyrics to Tyler Farr's debut single 'Hot Mess' were penned by the Songwriters of the Year -- Rhett Akins (BMI), Dallas Davidson (BMI) and Ben Hayslip (ASCAP) -- better known around Nashville as the Peach Pickers. The catchy tune grabbed the attention of Farr immediately, and he cut the song and released it as the first single from his forthcoming album on BNA Records.
The lyrics to the new Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw duet, 'Feel Like a Rock Star,' will surely become a summertime anthem for the two superstars as they tour across the country on their joint Brothers of the Sun Tour.
If you come from a small town, chances are you can relate to the lyrics to Scotty McCreery's new single, 'Water Tower Town.' The tune was penned by songwriters Cole Swindell, Tammi Kidd and Lynn Hutton, who each pulled from their own experiences growing up in the south for the song.
The lyrics to Jake Owen's new summertime single 'The One That Got Away' were easy to write for the Florida native, as he just pulled from a page from his own past, describing what it was like growing up in the sunshine and on the sandy beaches. Owen co-wrote the song with Jimmy Ritchey and 2011 BMI Songwriter of the Year, Peach Picker Dallas Davidson.
Sometimes lyrics to great songs can come about in the strangest ways, including via text message, which is the case with Dierks Bentley's new single, '5-1-5-0.'
The lyrics to Carrie Underwood's latest single 'Good Girl' were co-written by the superstar herself, along with Ashley Gorley and L.A.-based producer Chris DeStefano. Both esteemed songwriters played a big role in creating the perfect song for the first single from the Underwood's forthcoming new album, which is slated for release this spring.
