Ingram was born in Houston, Texas. He started writing songs and performing while studying psychology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where he was member of Alpha Tau Omega.
Jack Ingram began his music career singing at a privately owned bar near the TCU campus of Fort Worth, Texas, which was owned by his friend John Clay Wolfe. Later, during the early 1990s, Jack toured the state of Texas opening for Mark Chesnutt and other acts. His first release was his self-titled album in 1995 via the Rhythmic label, followed by 1995's Lonesome Questions. Warner Bros. Records eventually signed him and released a live album entitled Live at Adair's, and re-issued his first two indie albums.
In 1997 he had his first and only time on the 22nd season of Austin City Limits. That same year, he released Livin' or Dyin' via Rising Tide Records, which produced his first chart single in the No. 51-peaking "Flutter". Two years later came Hey You via Lucky Dog, a division of Epic Records, which accounted for a No. 64 country single in "How Many Days". In 2000, he collaborated with Charlie Robison and Bruce Robison for the live album Unleashed Live.
Electric, his second album for Lucky Dog, was also his first album to enter Top Country Albums, despite not producing a chart single. This album was supplemented a year later by an EP entitled Electric: Extra Volts before he left Lucky Dog. Two more live albums followed before he signed to Columbia Records for the release of Young Man in 2004, which accounted for no singles. Another live album, Acoustic Motel, was issued in 2005.
On Sunday, February 3, 2013, H-E-B premiered their 'Texas Myths' Super Bowl commercial featuring Jack Ingram.
In 2005, Ingram signed to the independent record label Big Machine Records. Under the Big Machine banner, Ingram released a predominantly live album entitled Live: Wherever You Are. His first single release on that record label, "Wherever You Are", became Ingram's first top 40, and later his first Number One single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, as well as the first Number One for the Big Machine label. "Love You", the only other studio track on Live: Wherever You Are, was also released as a single, peaking at No. 12 on the charts. This song was also recorded by Trent Summar & the New Row Mob (whose frontman, Trent Summar, co-wrote it) on their 2005 album Horseshoes & Hand Grenades. This is also where he met famous country music artist Taylor Swift. Jack stated they were developing a relationship though she wasn't interested.
In late 2006, Ingram released a cover of Hinder's song "Lips of an Angel". Ingram's cover peaked at No. 16 on the country charts "Lips of an Angel" was the lead-off single to This Is It, his second album for Big Machine. This album also produced the No. 18 "Measure of a Man" (a Radney Foster co-write) and the No. 24 "Maybe She'll Get Lonely".
In 2008, Ingram appeared at the Argyle Education Foundation Black Diamond Affiar.
He won the Academy of Country Music award for top new male vocalist on May 19, 2008. Ingram also filled in for radio host Bob Kingsley on the countdown show "Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40" for the week of September 20–21, 2008.
According to CMT, Ingram's Big Dreams & High Hopes album has "more guts" and Ellis Paul's "The World Ain't Slowing Down" may be the song that takes Ingram to the "next level". Ingram says "It'll be fun for me to expose people to a fantastic song from an artist who's had a 20-year career of being a very successful folk artist." The song was cut from the album. Its lead-off single "That's a Man" charted in the Top 20, followed by "Barefoot and Crazy," which became his second Top 10 hit. The album's next three singles all failed to enter the Top 40: "Seeing Stars" (a duet with Patty Griffin), "Free" and a re-recording of "Barbie Doll" with guest vocals from Dierks Bentley.
On August 26, 2009, Ingram set a Guinness record for the most radio interviews in one day, when he was interviewed 215 times.
Ingram and Big Machine amicably parted ways in late 2011.
As a sideline, Ingram does voice imaging for a number of country stations, including KRYS-FM Corpus Christi; WSIX-FM Nashville; WMIL-FM Milwaukee; KWJJ-FM Portland, Ore.; and KSCS Dallas.
In 2013, Jack teamed up with actor Matthew McConaughey and University of Texas at Austin football coach Mack Brown to create a fundraiser for their favorite children's charities. Dubbed Mack, Jack & McConaughey, the affair was held April 11–12 at Austin's ACL Live at the Moody Theater and featured a gala, golf tournament, fashion show and two nights of music. Mack, Jack & McConaughey returned in 2014.
Auld Lang Syne
Jack Ingram Lyrics
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And never brought to mind
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of auld lang syne
Days of auld lang syne, my dear,
Days of years gone by
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
When young we ran about the hills,
And pulled the flowers fine;
We've wandered oh so many miles
Since days of auld lang syne
We sailed the seas and swam the streams,
From morning sun till night;
Time won't erase the memories
And days of auld lang syne.
Days of years gone by, my dear,
Days of auld lang syne
We'll take a cup of kindness yet,
For days of auld lang syne,
Long ago, long ago, my dear,
We'll toast it one more time
We'll raise a glass to a brand new year
And days of years gone by
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And days of auld lang syne
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And days of auld lang syne
The song Auld Lang Syne, famously sung on New Year’s Eve, is a reflection on the importance of old friendships and memories. Jack Ingram’s version plays off the traditional tune, but his country twang and emotive delivery add a layer of introspection to the lyrics. The song asks the question of whether old acquaintances should be forgotten and left in the past, or if they should be remembered and celebrated, even though time has passed. The answer, presented in the chorus, is that we should remember the days of auld lang syne, or the days of years gone by. The memories of our youth, the adventures we’ve had, and the people we’ve loved are an important part of who we are, and should not be forgotten.
The verses of the song continue this reflection on the past, with nostalgic references to playing in the hills and pulling flowers, and traveling the world by land and sea. The line “time won’t erase the memories” speaks to the power of the past in shaping our present and future selves. In the final verse, Ingram switches the focus to the present, raising a glass to a brand new year, but still acknowledging the importance of the past.
Overall, Auld Lang Syne is a song that reminds us to cherish the moments and people in our lives, even as time moves on. It touches on the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia, and the importance of remembering where we come from.
Line by Line Meaning
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it right to forget about old acquaintances?
And never brought to mind
And never think of them again?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it right to forget about old acquaintances?
And days of auld lang syne
And the nostalgic memories of days gone by?
Days of auld lang syne, my dear,
The days of old memories, my love,
Days of years gone by
Days that have long passed,
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Is it right to forget about old acquaintances?
And days of auld lang syne
And the nostalgic memories of days gone by?
When young we ran about the hills,
When we were young, we frolicked in the hills,
And pulled the flowers fine;
And picked the tiny flowers;
We've wandered oh so many miles
We've traveled many miles,
Since days of auld lang syne
Since the days of old memories.
We sailed the seas and swam the streams,
We sailed the seas and swam the streams,
From morning sun till night;
From dawn until dusk;
Time won't erase the memories
The memories won't fade with time,
And days of auld lang syne.
And the nostalgic memories of days gone by.
Days of years gone by, my dear,
Days that we cannot bring back, my love,
Days of auld lang syne
Days full of old memories
We'll take a cup of kindness yet,
We'll still share kindness and togetherness,
For days of auld lang syne,
To celebrate the memories of days gone by.
Long ago, long ago, my dear,
Long before now, my love,
We'll toast it one more time
Let's raise a glass to remember it again
We'll raise a glass to a brand new year
We'll toast to a fresh start for a new year,
And days of years gone by
And the memories of days that have passed.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Is it right to forget about old acquaintances?
And never brought to mind
And never think of them again?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Is it right to forget about old acquaintances?
And days of auld lang syne
And the nostalgic memories of days gone by?
Contributed by Elijah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bmak76
Best version ever!
@jeffjohnson2093
Thanks for upping Jack's version!!! It's the only one I can listen too... And even hit replay!! God only knows how many years that I've shared your vid on NYE. Happy New Year 2020!!!
@makebelieve4
No problem :) It's my fav version too!