About the Song
“Country Comes To Town” is a song by American country music singers Toby Keith and Willie Nelson. It was released in 2003 as the second single from Keith’s album Shock’n Y’all. The song was written by Keith and Craig Wiseman.
“Country Comes To Town” is a celebration of country music and culture. The song’s lyrics describe the small-town life and the values that are important to country folks. The song also references several country music icons, such as Hank Williams and Johnny Cash.
The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States. It was also a critical success, with many critics praising Keith and Nelson’s vocals and the song’s message.
Toby Keith is an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and businessman. He has released 19 studio albums, 2 live albums, 3 compilation albums, and 54 singles. Keith has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and has won numerous awards, including the American Country Music Awards’ Top Male Vocalist award in 2002 and 2003.
Keith is known for his outspoken conservative views and his support for the United States military. He has been a vocal critic of the Iraq War and has performed for American troops overseas.
Willie Nelson is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actor. He has released over 90 albums and has written over 2,000 songs. Nelson is one of the most successful and influential country music artists of all time.
Nelson is known for his distinctive outlaw country sound and his commitment to social justice. He has been a vocal critic of the Vietnam War and has been involved in numerous environmental and political causes.
“Country Comes To Town” is a classic country song that celebrates the music and culture of the genre. The song is a testament to the talents of Toby Keith and Willie Nelson, two of the most iconic country music artists of all time.
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Well, the weatherman said it might storm todayI gotta hit the field, gotta bail some hayAnd I can’t let it rain on my daddy’s farm‘Til I get it all stacked up high in the barnAnd I’m gonna call my baby, she’s been waiting on me, yeahShe lives downtown on Sycamore Street andThe wheels on the blacktop are startin’ to whineAs I pass that Oklahoma City limit signI’m a hayseed and a plowboyI’m a farm kid and a cowboyI’m a roughneckMy daddy was a roughneck too, whoaI run around with hillbilly girlsThe weekend sits on my hillbilly worldYou better be ready when the sun goes downThat’s when country comes to townWell, her daddy said, “Child, better let him be”Well, I don’t like him and he sure don’t like meHer momma just says, “Y’all have a little funSee, ain’t doin’ nothing me and papa ain’t done”And, uh, open up the door to my pick-up truckAnd my baby jumps in and she fires it upAnd she gives me a kiss as I crawl inWe’ve been waiting all week for a weekendI’m a hayseed and a plowboyI’m a farm kid and a cowboyI’m a roughneckMy daddy was a roughneck too, whoaI run around with hillbilly girlsWhen the weekend sits on my hillbilly worldYou better be ready when the sun goes down‘Cause that’s when country comes to townYeah, it’s true I run around with hillbilly girlsThe weekend sits on my hillbilly worldYou better be ready when the sun goes downThat’s when country comes to townHere I come