Born in … Read Full Bio ↴Aaron Tippin (born July 3, 1958) is a country music singer.
Born in Pensacola, Florida, but raised in upstate South Carolina, Tippin performed in local honky-tonks in the 1970s. He competed on TNN's "You Can Be A Star" talent contest in 1986, landed a song publishing contract and moved to Nashville in 1987. During this time he wrote songs for The Kingsmen, David Ball, The Midsouth Boys, Mark Collie, and Charlie Pride. He would spend his nights working at a mill in Kentucky and spend his days driving 60 miles to Nashville to write songs.
Tippin performed his first Nashville nightclub show in 1990, and it earned him a contract with RCA records. His first single, "You've Got to Stand for Something", cracked the top 10 in 1991 and allowed him to go to the Persian Gulf with Bob Hope, to entertain the troops. Then, in 1992, Aaron's single "There Ain't Nothin' Wrong With the Radio" stayed at No. 1 for three weeks.
In 1995, Tippin married Thea Corontzos, and he, Thea, and his manager, Billy Craven, created Tippin's company, Tip Top Entertainment. Tippin also opened two hunting supply stores called Aaron Tippin Firearms. One is located close to where he lives in Smithville, Tennessee, and the other run by his father in Oak City, North Carolina.
In 1998, Tippin moved to Lyric Street Records and charted a No.1 hit with "Kiss This", co-written with his wife Thea in 2000. In the wake of 9/11, his patriotic anthem, "Where the Stars and Stripes and Eagle Fly", peaked at No. 2. Both songs crossed over onto the Hot 100 charts; in fact, "Stars And Stripes" was his biggest crossover hit.
In 2006, Tippin started up his own record label, Nippit Records; the label's name is "Tippin" spelled backwards.
Other facts
* Survived lightning strikes on (at least) seven different occasions.
* Was granted pilot licence when he was 15
Truck Drivin' Man
Aaron Tippin Lyrics
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A little place called Hamburger Dan's
I heard that ole jukebox playin'
A song about a truck drivin' man
Now that waitress done brought me cup of coffee
And I thanked her then I called her back again
I said you know that old song it sure does fit me
So pour me another cup of coffee
For it is the best in the land
And put another quarter in the jukebox
And play me that truck drivin' man
Well, come on
Well, I climbed back aboard my old semi
Then just like a flash I was gone
I got them old big truck wheels rollin'
Now I'm on my way to San Antone
When I get my call to glory
They'll take me away from this land
And I'll head this old rig on up to heaven
'Cause I'm a truck drivin' man
So pour me another cup of coffee
For it is the best in the land
And put another quarter in the jukebox
And play me that truck drivin' man, yeah
So pour me another cup of coffee
For it is the best in the land
And put another quarter in the jukebox
And play me that truck drivin' man
Would you play me that truck drivin' man?
The song Truck Drivin' Man by Aaron Tippin is a homage to the life of a truck driver. The song begins with the singer pulling into a truck stop in Texas, where he hears a song playing on the jukebox about a truck drivin' man. The singer then remarks to the waitress that the song fits him perfectly, because he is a truck driver too. He then asks for more coffee and for the song to be played again.
The singer continues his journey towards San Antone, with the old big truck wheels rolling beneath him. He reflects on his life as a truck driver and how someday when he gets his call to glory, he'll drive his truck up to heaven because that's what he knows best. The song ends with the singer asking for more coffee and for the song to be played one last time.
Overall, the song celebrates the life of a truck driver and the freedom of the open road, as well as acknowledging the hard work and loneliness that come with it. It's a song that resonates with anyone who has spent long hours driving on the highway or dreaming of the next adventure on the road.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I wheeled into a truck stop down in Texas
As I pulled into a Texas truck stop with my rig, I noticed a small diner named Hamburger Dan's.
A little place called Hamburger Dan's
I arrived at a small roadside diner called Hamburger Dan's.
I heard that ole jukebox playin'
As I walked into the diner, I heard an old jukebox playing music.
A song about a truck drivin' man
The song that was playing was about a truck driver.
Now that waitress done brought me cup of coffee
After sitting down, the waitress brought me a cup of coffee.
And I thanked her then I called her back again
After thanking her, I asked her to come back.
I said you know that old song it sure does fit me
I told the waitress that the song playing was perfect for me, as I am a truck driver.
'Cause honey I'm a truck drivin' man
I emphasized to the waitress that I am indeed a truck driver.
So pour me another cup of coffee
I asked the waitress to bring me another cup of their delicious coffee.
For it is the best in the land
I complimented the coffee, acknowledging that it is the best in the area.
And put another quarter in the jukebox
I requested that the waitress put another quarter in the jukebox for me.
And play me that truck drivin' man
I asked her to play the song about the truck driver again.
Well, come on
I urged the waitress to hurry up and bring me my coffee so I could get back on the road.
Well, I climbed back aboard my old semi
I got back in my old semi-truck and prepared to leave.
Then just like a flash I was gone
I quickly departed from the diner and headed towards my destination.
I got them old big truck wheels rollin'
I revved up my massive truck wheels and hit the road.
Now I'm on my way to San Antone
I am currently en route to San Antonio.
When I get my call to glory
When the time comes for me to leave this earth and head to the afterlife...
They'll take me away from this land
...I know that I'll leave this world behind.
And I'll head this old rig on up to heaven
But before I go, I'll drive my rig all the way to heaven.
'Cause I'm a truck drivin' man
I am a true truck driver through and through.
Would you play me that truck drivin' man?
As I reminisce about my life on the road, I ask the waitress to play me the song about the truck driver one more time.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FELL, TERRY
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@johndeitz3894
I have drove truck loved the freedom and loved the life and seen more than there is to see ,but that job may be the toughest I have ever lived through seen Aaron Tippen, Joe Diffie, and Sammy Kershaw at Wyoming Co. Fair Sept.4,2008...So sad to lose Joe my prayers to the family GOD'S LOVE BE WITH YOU.
@normal_media
He did one called 'Working Woman' but its a tough song to find. It really rocks.
@normandauphin1066
Just found these trucks songs by accident. Never knew Aaron did truck drivin songs but loved his music since 16 speakers. Simply awesome!
@Mr1Highlander
Great show last night at Warrenton,Va.Love the Train horns...LOL!!Aaron Tippen show?The Best!! Needs a Video!Great Cover!!
@AlanHirschenhoferII
What no video with this great song?
@danmaltby3271
kick ass
@steventhomas26
my dad was truck drivin man
@TimShred
yep mine too and my grampa and my brother and me and my sister (?) and her husband and my other brother in law