Nineteen (song) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Nineteen" |
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| Single by Billy Ray Cyrus | ||||
| from the album I'm American | ||||
| Released | September 26, 2011 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:18 | |||
| Label | Buena Vista Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Tom Hambridge, Jeffrey Steele, Gary Nicholson | |||
| Producer(s) | Buddy Cannon | |||
| Billy Ray Cyrus singles chronology | ||||
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"Nineteen" is a country music song that tells a powerful story. It was written by Tom Hambridge, Jeffrey Steele, and Gary Nicholson. Several artists have recorded this song. The country duo Waycross first recorded it in 2007. Later, Taylor Hicks included it on his 2009 album. The most well-known version was sung by country music star Billy Ray Cyrus. His version was released in 2011 on his album I'm American. Clayton Bellamy also recorded the song in 2012.
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The Story Behind "Nineteen"
"Nineteen" tells the story of a young man who is a talented high school football player. He's so good that he gets an offer to play for the University of Tennessee. However, after watching the September 11 attacks on television, he decides to join the Marines instead of going to college. The song highlights his bravery and commitment to serving his country.
How the Song Performed
The song "Nineteen" by Billy Ray Cyrus first appeared on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It debuted at number 58 in October 2011. This was Billy Ray Cyrus's first song to appear on the country chart since 2009. The earlier version by Waycross reached number 54 on the same chart in 2007.
Song Performance on Charts
Waycross
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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| US Country Songs (Billboard) | 54 |
Billy Ray Cyrus
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) | 58 |
