After an introduction from a mutual friend in 2006, the band met record producer Michael Knox (he also produces Jason Aldean).
"I haven't heard vocals like theirs since Alabama," Knox says. "They really have something special."
In September 2006, CROSSIN DIXON signed a record deal with Broken Bow Records in Nashville with label mates Jason Aldean and Craig Morgan. With the release of their debut single "Guitar Slinger" in June 2007, CROSSIN DIXON is on their way to reaching a life-long dream.
CROSSIN DIXON is Jason Miller on lead vocals, Brandon Hyde on guitar and vocals, Charlie Grantham on guitar and vocals, and Michael Bole on drums. All four members of CROSSIN DIXON hail from the state of Mississippi.
Nineteen
Crossin Dixon Lyrics
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The number on his back
Voted captain of his high school football team
He took us all the way to state
Had a scholarship to play down in Tennessee
He could run, he could duck
He could throw, he could go like you never seen
Nineteen
On the day those twin towers came down
His whole world turned around
He told 'em all "ya'll I can't play ball
There's a war on now"
So he walked right down with a few good men
And he joined the Marines
At nineteen
He's the boy next door
Might have carried your bag at the grocery store
Now he's somebody's son in a hole
With a gun in some foreign land
Trying to hold on to his American dreams
Nineteen
There's a sniper out there
In the dark somewhere and a soldier down
We need someone who could run
Who could duck to go get him out
Ain't there one good man who'll raise his hand
And take one for the team
How 'bout you nineteen
He's the boy next door
Might have carried your bag at the grocery store
Wow he's somebody's son in a hole
With a gun in some foreign land
Trying to hold on to his American dreams
Nineteen
Brought him home today
With a big parade down on main street
Gave him a purple heart,
A silver star, a soldier gave a speech
Said he could run, he could duck
He could throw, he's the one who rescued me
Said he could have played for Tennessee
Nineteen
He was nineteen
The song "Nineteen" by Crossin Dixon tells the story of a young man who was just nineteen years old when he was forced to make a life-changing decision. He was a star athlete in high school, and had received a scholarship to play football in Tennessee. However, on the day the twin towers fell, he decided to put his dreams on hold and join the Marines.
The song describes this young man's journey from a small town in America to a foreign land where he is fighting for his country, trying to hold onto his American dreams. The lyrics are emotional and poignant, as they convey the sacrifice that this young man and many others like him make to protect their country.
The song also highlights the bravery and selflessness of soldiers who are willing to risk their lives for their fellow soldiers and their country. The lyrics describe a situation where there is a soldier down and a sniper in the dark somewhere. The song asks the question, "Ain't there one good man who'll raise his hand and take one for the team? How 'bout you nineteen?" These lyrics are a tribute to the courage and bravery of American soldiers who put their lives on the line every day.
Overall, "Nineteen" is a powerful song that tells the story of one young man's journey from small-town America to the front lines of a warzone. It is a tribute to the bravery and selflessness of all soldiers who fight for their country.
Line by Line Meaning
Nineteen
The age at which the singer volunteered to join the Marines
The number on his back
The jersey number he wore as the captain of his high school football team
Voted captain of his high school football team
He was chosen to lead his team to victory
He took us all the way to state
He led his team to a state championship victory
Had a scholarship to play down in Tennessee
He was offered a college scholarship to play football in Tennessee
He could run, he could duck
He was skilled in evading defenders during football games
He could throw, he could go like you never seen
He had exceptional passing ability on the football field
On the day those twin towers came down
Referring to the September 11 terrorist attacks
His whole world turned around
The attack had a significant impact on his life and future decisions
He told 'em all 'ya'll I can't play ball, there's a war on now'
He declined to continue playing football due to his desire to join the military
So he walked right down with a few good men, and he joined the Marines
He enlisted in the Marines with fellow recruits
He's the boy next door
He is an ordinary person who chose to serve his country
Might have carried your bag at the grocery store
He likely had a regular job prior to enlisting in the military
Now he's somebody's son in a hole, with a gun in some foreign land
He is fighting in a war for his country and is in danger of losing his life
Trying to hold on to his American dreams
He is fighting to protect the freedom and values of his country
There's a sniper out there, in the dark somewhere and a soldier down
Referring to a situation where a fellow soldier is wounded and needs assistance
We need someone who could run, who could duck to go get him out
The situation requires someone who is skilled in evading danger to come to the rescue
Ain't there one good man who'll raise his hand, and take one for the team
Asking if someone is willing to put themselves in harm's way to help their fellow soldiers
How 'bout you nineteen
Asking the singer if he will be the one to rise to the occasion
Brought him home today, with a big parade down on main street
The artist has returned home after serving in the military, and is celebrated as a hero
Gave him a purple heart, a silver star, a soldier gave a speech
The artist is honored with awards and recognition for his service
Said he could run, he could duck, he could throw, he's the one who rescued me
A fellow soldier praises the artist's skills and acts of heroism
Said he could have played for Tennessee
The singer believes that the singer had the potential to excel as a football player at a college in Tennessee
He was nineteen
The artist's age when he joined the Marines and began his journey as a soldier
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