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
Where The Stars And Stripes And The Eagle Fly
Aaron Tippin Lyrics
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Here's what I tell everyone
I was born by God's dear grace
In an extraordinary place
Where the stars and stripes and the eagle fly
It's a big ol' land with countless dreams
Happiness ain't out of reach
Yeah, I've seen enough to know that we've got it good
Where the stars and stripes and the eagle fly
There's a lady that stands in a harbor
For what we believe
And there's a bell that still echoes
The price that it cost to be free
I pledge allegiance to this flag
And if that bothers you, well, that's too bad
But if you got pride and you're proud you do
Hey, we could use some more like me and you
Where the stars and stripes and the eagle fly
Yes, there's a lady that stands in a harbor
For what we believe
And there's a bell that still echoes
The price that it cost to be free
No, it ain't the only place on earth
But it's the only place that I prefer
To love my wife and raise my kids
Hey, the same way that my daddy did
Where the stars and stripes and the eagle fly
Where the stars and stripes and the eagle fly
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Aaron Tippin's song Where The Stars And Stripes And The Eagle Fly is a patriotic tribute to America and all it represents. The song speaks to Tippin's pride in his country and his hope for its future. He states that he was born by God's grace in an extraordinary place where the stars and stripes and the eagle fly. This refers to the American flag and the national symbol of the bald eagle, both of which are prominently featured in American culture.
Tippin then goes on to describe America as a big land where happiness is within reach, and hard work is rewarded. He suggests that he has seen enough to know that America has it good. Tippin's emphasis on hard work and reward is a classic American ideal, as the American Dream is built on the notion that with hard work, anyone can achieve success.
The song then highlights two iconic American symbols – the Statue of Liberty standing tall in the harbor and the bell ringing out the cost of freedom in Philadelphia. These symbols are prominent visual reminders of America's rich history and the struggles that have been overcome to secure freedom.
Tippin ends the song with a call to action for other Americans to join him in his pride and love for his country. He pledges allegiance to the flag and encourages those who share his pride to stand with him. The song is an uplifting and inspiring tribute to America and all that it represents.
Line by Line Meaning
Well if you ask me where I come from
If you were to inquire about my place of origin
Here's what I tell everyone:
This is my standard response
I was born by God's dear grace
I was born through divine intervention
In an extraordinary place
In an exceptional, remarkable location
Where the stars and stripes and the eagle fly
Where the national flag and emblem soar in the sky
It's a big ol' land with countless dreams
An extensive territory teeming with infinite aspirations
Happiness ain't out of reach
Joy is an attainable goal
Hard work pays off the way it should
Success is merit-based
Yeah, I've seen enough to know that we've got it good
My past experiences have taught me to appreciate our advantages
There's a lady that stands in a harbor
There is a statue of a woman standing in a harbor
For what we believe
To symbolize our values and beliefs
And there's a bell that still echoes
A bell which still resonates with meaning
The price that it cost to be free
The high cost of maintaining our freedom
I pledge allegiance to this flag
I declare my loyalty to this national symbol
And if that bothers you, well that's too bad
If my statement offends you, that is unfortunate
But if you got pride and you're proud you do
If you possess a sense of confidence in yourself and your country
Hey, we could use some more like me and you
Other individuals who share our sentiments would be appreciated
No, it ain't the only place on earth
There are other viable locations on the planet
But it's the only place that I prefer
However, none of them appeal to me as much as this one
To love my wife and raise my kids
To care for my spouse and raise my children
Hey, the same way that my daddy did
Just as my father had done before me
Where the stars and stripes and the eagle fly
Where the national symbols soar in the sky
Where the stars and stripes and the eagle fly
Where the national flag and emblem soar in the sky
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music
Written by: Aaron Tippin, Casey Beathard, Kenny Beard
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