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About Where Corn Don't Grow

"Where Corn Don't Grow" is a song written by Roger Murrah and Mark Alan Springer. It was first recorded by Waylon Jennings on his 1990 album The Eagle, peaking at #67 on the country singles charts that year. Six years later, Travis Tritt covered it on his 1996 album The Restless Kind. Also released as a single, his rendition was a Top Ten country hit in 1997, peaking at #6 on the same chart.

Year: 2011 972 Views As we sat on the front porch Of that old grey house where I was born and raised. Staring at the dusty fields Where my Daddy worked hard every day I think it kinda hurt him when I said, "Daddy there's a lot that I don't know But don't you ever dream about a life Where corn don't grow?" He just sat there silent Staring at his favorite coffee cup I saw a storm of mixed emotions in his eyes When he looked up. He said "Son I know at your age It seems like this ole world is turnin' slow. And you think you'll find the answer to it all Where corn don't grow." Hard times are real There's dusty fields no matter where you go You may change your mind 'Cause the weeds are high where corn don't grow I remember feeling guilty When Daddy turned and walked back in the house I was only seventeen back then But I thought that I knew more than I know now I can't say he didn't warn me This city life's a hard row to hoe Ain't it funny how a dream can turn around, Where corn don't grow Hard times are real There's dusty fields no matter where you go And you may change your mind 'Cause the weeds are high where corn don't grow You may change your mind Oh the weeds are high where corn don't grow

Travis Tritt

James Travis Tritt (born February 9, 1963) is an American, Grammy-winning, country music singer from Marietta, Georgia. He signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1989, releasing seven studio albums and a greatest hits package for the label between then and 1999. In the 2000s, he released two albums on Columbia Records and one for the defunct Category 5 Records. Seven of his albums (counting the Greatest Hits) are certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); the highest-certified is 1991's It's All About to Change, which is certified triple-platinum. Tritt has also charted more than forty times on the Hot Country Songs charts, including five number ones — "Help Me Hold On," "Anymore," "Can I Trust You with My Heart," "Foolis… more »

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Written by: Mark Springer, Roger Murrah

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11 facts about this song

Song Background "Where Corn Don't Grow" is a song initially recorded by American country music artist, Waylon Jennings, depicted as a reflection of a son's journey from his rural hometown.

Travis Tritt's Cover Travis Tritt covered the song eight years later, in 1996, for his album, The Restless Kind. He released it as a single, and it peaked at No. 6 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.

Composition Credits The song was written by Roger Murrah and Mark Alan Springer, both celebrated country music songwriters. Murrah has written hits for Alan Jackson and The Oak Ridge Boys, while Springer has worked with Tim McGraw and Billy Ray Cyrus.

Musical Style The song uses moderate tempo in the key of D major, with the main chord pattern being D-Em-G-Fsharp throughout. This style gives the song a contemplative and slightly nostalgic mood.

Lyrics Interpretation The lyrics tell a powerful story of a young man who left his farmer father and home to pursue a better life in the city. However, he discovers that he faces just as many challenges, symbolized by the phrase 'Where Corn Don't Grow.'

Waylon Jennings' Version Jennings' initial version was a track in his 1987 album, Hangin' Tough.

Musical Success The song is recognized as one of Travis Tritt's successful hits, marking his continued rise in the country music scene during the 1990s.

Music Video The music video directed by Michael Merriman for Travis Tritt's version features Tritt with a group of people walking through the desert, symbolizing the journey and struggles described in the song.

Optional Artist "Where Corn Don't Grow" was also covered by The Grascals, a bluegrass band, on their 2007 album, Long List of Heartaches.

Continual Influence Today, the song continues to resonate with listeners, often featured in playlists of classic country songs and played on radio stations specializing in the genre.

Unique Collaboration Although the song is associated with both Travis Tritt and Waylon Jennings, it was never a duet. Their version became popular separately, and both delivered compelling renditions. This situation is quite unique in the music industry.

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