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.
Feel Like I'm Falling In Love
Jack Ingram Lyrics
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Head over heels
Falling faster
Spinning wheels
Going round and round
No big deal
I'll take my chances
If I'm falling down
Chorus
'Cause I feel like I'm falling in love
I feel like I'm falling in love
I'm not afraid
Of my heart breaking
I have paid
That price before
All of my mistakes
Add up to nothing
We've got something
I want more
'Cause I feel like I'm falling in love
I feel like I'm falling in love
This time it's different
This time it's real
I feel like I'm falling in love
Chorus
"Feel Like I'm Falling In Love" by Jack Ingram is a romantic song that talks about the feeling of falling in love again despite the fear of getting hurt. The opening lines of the song, "Head over heels, falling faster, spinning wheels going round and round," gives the impression of falling deeply and quickly. It also suggests a feeling of confusion that comes with the intensity of the emotion. The following line, "No big deal, just one more disaster," hints at a history of failed relationships, which might have caused the fear but still willing to take chances.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the feelings of falling in love with lines like, "'Cause I feel like I'm falling in love, I'm not afraid of my heart breaking." These lines show the determination to take risks and try again regardless of the outcome. It also highlights the fear of heartbreaks and how expensive the price of it can be. The second verse, "All of my mistakes add up to nothing, we've got something I want more," indicates that even though there might be past mistakes, the present relationship is worth more.
In conclusion, "Feel Like I'm Falling In Love" is a song that captures the fear and excitement that comes with falling in love again. It is about taking chances irrespective of the past and being hopeful that this time, it is different and will last.
Line by Line Meaning
Head over heels
I am deeply and passionately in love.
Falling faster
My love for you is only growing stronger each moment.
Spinning wheels
My mind is racing, trying to keep up with the intensity of my emotions.
Going round and round
My thoughts and feelings are constantly swirling around and mixing together.
No big deal
I'm not afraid of the risks that come with falling in love.
Just one more disaster
Despite my past heartaches and failures, I am still willing to take the chance on love.
I'll take my chances
I am willing to put myself out there and risk getting hurt in order to experience true love.
If I'm falling down
Even if things don't work out, I am willing to accept the consequences and keep moving forward.
'Cause I feel like I'm falling in love
My emotions are so intense and real, I know I am truly falling in love.
I'm not afraid
Despite my past experiences, I am not scared of the potential pain that comes with love.
Of my heart breaking
I know the risks of giving my heart to someone, but I am willing to take the chance anyways.
I have paid
My past experiences have taught me valuable lessons about love and heartbreak.
That price before
I am well aware of the potential consequences of falling in love, but I am still willing to go through it all again for the chance at true love.
All of my mistakes
My past failures in love have taught me valuable lessons and made me a stronger person.
Add up to nothing
Despite my past, I am ready to start fresh and give my all to love.
We've got something
I know deep down that there is something special between us.
I want more
I am not content with just settling for something ordinary - I want to experience true, deep love.
This time it's different
What I feel for you is unlike anything I've ever felt before - it's special, unique, and real.
This time it's real
My feelings for you are not just a passing infatuation - I know that what I feel is genuine and true love.
I feel like I'm falling in love
My emotions and feelings are so intense that I know without a doubt that I am falling in love.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JACK OWEN INGRAM, TODD DANIEL SNIDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Susan Swecker
This song hits home