"Country in My Genes" is a song written by Larry Cordle, Betty Key and Larry Shell. It was recorded by American country artist Loretta Lynn and released on Audium and Koch Records in 2000. It was the lead single off of Lynn's album, Still Country. It was the first single Lynn had released since the mid-1990s and was her first to charting single since that time period. The song was given positive reviews from critics and writers.
"Country in My Genes" was among Lynn's first recordings since the death of her husband in 1996, Oliver "Doolittle" Lynn.[2] She had recently returned to touring and performing. The song was composed by Larry Cordle, Betty Key and Larry Shell. It had been inspired by a concert performance. Both writers had observed Lynn performing wrote the track based on a conversation she had with the audience about being from the country. Lynn later commented on the composition in an interview with Billboard: "Everything I said on stage is what he put in that record. I said, 'You wrote my show didn't you?' He said, 'I sure did'."[3] "Country in My Genes" was recorded in the spring of 2000 at the Scruggs Sound Studio, located in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Randy Scruggs, who also produced Lynn's upcoming album. It was Lynn's first collaboration with Scruggs.[4]
Release and receptionEdit
"Country in My Genes" received a positive reception from music writers and reviewers. Dan MacIntosh reviewed the song after watching Lynn perform in concert. He believed the song advocated for the country genre to return to more traditional sounds and styles. "'Country In My Genes,' which its attack on the sorry state of modern country music reads like a witness to the trial of the murder on Music Row," he wrote.[5] When reviewing her Still Country album, Zac Johnson of Allmusic commented on the song's sound and style. He felt the single carried "the traditional country torch while managing to stay current."[1]
Release and chart performanceEdit
"Country in My Genes" was released as the album's lead single on June 16, 2000. It was issued as a single via Audium Records and Koch Records."[6] The single release included the original recording of Lynn's "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl" to celebrate 40 years of her recording career. After its release, the song had received a positive response from several radio stations, according to Billboard. "Our audience is absolutely responding to it. It's so Loretta," said John Malone of WSM radio.[3]
^Lesemann, T. Ballard. "Loretta Lynn Legend offers first-class country at Boone Hall". The Post and Courier. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
^ abcEvans Price, Deborah (August 5, 2000). "Lynn's 'Still Country' on Audium Debut". No. 32. Billboard. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
^Lynn, Loretta (September 12, 2000). "Still Country (Liner Notes and Album Information)". Audium Records/Koch Records.
^MacIntosh, Dan. "Loretta Lynn shows the fight still in her". Country Standard Time. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
^ abWhitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN978-0-89820-177-2.
^Jessen, Wade (23 September 2000). "Country Corner". No. 39. Billboard. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
^""Country in My Genes" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
^"Loretta Lynn -- "Country in My Genes" (2000, CD)". Discogs. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
^"Loretta Lynn Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
October 19, 2023
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Country in My Genes is a song written by Larry Cordle Betty Key and Larry Shell It was recorded by American country artist Loretta Lynn and released on Audium and Koch Records in 2000 It was the lead single off of Lynn s album Still Country It was the first single Lynn had released since the mid 1990s and was her first to charting single since that time period The song was given positive reviews from critics and writers Country in My Genes Single by Loretta Lynnfrom the album Still CountryB side I m a Honky Tonk Girl ReleasedJune 16 2000 2000 06 16 Recorded2000StudioScruggs Sound StudioGenreCountrytraditional country 1 Length3 10LabelAudiumKochSongwriter s Larry CordleBetty KeyLarry ShellProducer s Randy ScruggsLoretta Lynn singles chronology Silver Threads and Golden Needles 1993 Country in My Genes 2000 I Can t Hear the Music 2001 Contents 1 Background and content 2 Release and reception 3 Release and chart performance 4 Track listing 5 Chart performance 6 ReferencesBackground and content Edit Country in My Genes was among Lynn s first recordings since the death of her husband in 1996 Oliver Doolittle Lynn 2 She had recently returned to touring and performing The song was composed by Larry Cordle Betty Key and Larry Shell It had been inspired by a concert performance Both writers had observed Lynn performing wrote the track based on a conversation she had with the audience about being from the country Lynn later commented on the composition in an interview with Billboard Everything I said on stage is what he put in that record I said You wrote my show didn t you He said I sure did 3 Country in My Genes was recorded in the spring of 2000 at the Scruggs Sound Studio located in Nashville Tennessee The song was produced by Randy Scruggs who also produced Lynn s upcoming album It was Lynn s first collaboration with Scruggs 4 Release and reception Edit Country in My Genes received a positive reception from music writers and reviewers Dan MacIntosh reviewed the song after watching Lynn perform in concert He believed the song advocated for the country genre to return to more traditional sounds and styles Country In My Genes which its attack on the sorry state of modern country music reads like a witness to the trial of the murder on Music Row he wrote 5 When reviewing her Still Country album Zac Johnson of Allmusic commented on the song s sound and style He felt the single carried the traditional country torch while managing to stay current 1 Release and chart performance Edit Country in My Genes was released as the album s lead single on June 16 2000 It was issued as a single via Audium Records and Koch Records 6 The single release included the original recording of Lynn s I m a Honky Tonk Girl to celebrate 40 years of her recording career After its release the song had received a positive response from several radio stations according to Billboard Our audience is absolutely responding to it It s so Loretta said John Malone of WSM radio 3 Country in My Genes was Lynn s first single since 1993 s Silver Threads and Golden Needles a duet with Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette 6 The track was also Lynn s 78th single to chart on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and her first solo single to chart since 1988 s Who Was That Stranger 7 It spent one week on the country songs list reaching number 72 in September 2000 8 A music video was later released that featured several other country artists of the era Crystal Gayle Martina McBride Reba McEntire Brad Paisley Randy Scruggs and Chely Wright 3 Track listing EditCD single 9 I m a Honky Tonk Girl 2 14 A message from Loretta Lynn 0 32 Country in My Genes 3 10Chart performance EditChart 2000 Peak positionUS Hot Country Songs Billboard 10 72References Edit a b Johnson Zac Still Country Loretta Lynn Songs Reviews Credits Allmusic Retrieved 20 September 2020 Lesemann T Ballard Loretta Lynn Legend offers first class country at Boone Hall The Post and Courier Retrieved 20 September 2020 a b c Evans Price Deborah August 5 2000 Lynn s Still Country on Audium Debut No 32 Billboard Retrieved 20 September 2020 Lynn Loretta September 12 2000 Still Country Liner Notes and Album Information Audium Records Koch Records MacIntosh Dan Loretta Lynn shows the fight still in her Country Standard Time Retrieved 20 September 2020 a b Whitburn Joel 2008 Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008 Record Research Inc ISBN 978 0 89820 177 2 Jessen Wade 23 September 2000 Country Corner No 39 Billboard Retrieved 20 September 2020 Country in My Genes chart history Billboard Retrieved 20 September 2020 Loretta Lynn Country in My Genes 2000 CD Discogs Retrieved 20 September 2020 Loretta Lynn Chart History Hot Country Songs Billboard Retrieved September 20 2020 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Country in My Genes amp oldid 1144963584, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
