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Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley

About When I Get Where I'm Going

"When I Get Where I'm Going'" is a song written by George Teren and Rivers Rutherford, and recorded by American country music artist Brad Paisley. It was released in October 2005 as second single from his album Time Well Wasted and is his 14th career single (not counting album cuts). The song features harmony vocals from Dolly Parton. The song was Parton's 25th Billboard No. 1 (and her first since 1991's "Rockin' Years"), and Paisley's fifth.

Year: 2005 4:08 15,904 Views When I get where I'm going On the far side of the sky The first thing that I'm gonna do Is spread my wings and fly I'm gonna land beside a lion And run my fingers through his mane Or I might find out what it's like To ride a drop of rain Yeah, when I get where I'm going There'll be only happy tears I will shed the sins and struggles I have carried all these years And I'll leave my heart wide open I will love and have no fear Yeah, when I get where I'm going Don't cry for me down here I'm gonna walk with my grandaddy And he'll match me step for step And I'll tell him how I missed him Every minute since he left Then I'll hug his neck Yeah, when I get where I'm going There'll be only happy tears I will shed the sins and struggles I have carried all these years And I'll leave my heart wide open I will love and have no fear Yeah, when I get where I'm going Don't cry for me down here So much pain and so much darkness In this world we stumble through All these questions I can't answer So much work to do But when I get where I'm going And I see my Maker's face I'll stand forever in the light Of His amazing grace Yeah when I get where I'm going There'll be only happy tears Hallelujah I will love and have no fear When I get where I'm going Yeah, when I get where I'm going

Dolly Parton

Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. She has composed over 3,000 songs, the best known of which include "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper for Parton, as well as an international pop hit for Whitney Houston), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", "9 to 5", and "My Tennessee Mountain Home". As an actress, she starred in the movies 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias, Gnomeo & Juliet, Straight Talk, Unlikely Angel, and Joyful Noise. She is one of the most successful female country artists of all time; with an estimated 175 million in album sales, Dolly Parton is also o… more »

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Written by: George Teren, Rivers Rutherford

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10 facts about this song

Artist Collaboration The song "When I Get Where I'm Going" is a collaborative work between two famous American singers, Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton. The collaboration beautifully unites Paisley's contemporary country sound with Parton's classic country influence.

Song Release Year and Album Released in 2005, it is the fifth and final single from Brad Paisley's album, "Time Well Wasted."

Chart Success "When I Get Where I'm Going" was highly successful in the charts. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in early 2006 and became the first of several collaborations between Brad and Dolly to reach the top of the charts.

Genre This song falls under the country genre. It showcases the reflective and poignant sensibilities that are common elements in many country music songs.

Song Duration The song's duration is 4 minutes and 15 seconds, a standard length for a song within the genre.

Song Meaning "When I Get Where I'm Going" is a heartfelt song about heading to heaven. The lyrics reflect a positive perspective towards death, seeing it as a journey to a more peaceful place rather than an end.

Award Nominations It was nominated for the Academy of Country Music Award for Vocal Event of the Year in 2006. This recognition underscored the success of the collaboration between Paisley and Parton and the impact of the song.

Music Video The music video features numerous people holding up pictures of loved ones who have passed away. This emotional accompaniment to the song drives home its message about remembering those we've lost and anticipating an eventual reunion.

Live Performances Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton have performed "When I Get Where I'm Going" live together on several events, further demonstrating the popular demand and enduring appeal of the song.

Impact and Legacy The song is often played or associated with funerals and memorials, given its uplifting and comforting message about passing on. Its enduring legacy demonstrates the power of music to provide solace during difficult times.

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