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.
Love You
Jack Ingram Lyrics
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Dang this day
And I'm just trying to stay out of your dang ole' way
The heck with this
The heck with us
Shoot if I'll ever look back on where I've been
Shoot if I'll ever give away my heart again
Love this town
Love this mother lovin' truck
That keeps breaking lovin' down
There's only one four-letter word that'll do
Love you
Love your cat
Love this house
Well I can't believe myself
That I'm lovin' getting out
Love talkin'
Love fightin'
The thought of never seeing your lovin' face
Some words that some words just have to replace
Love you
Love this town
Yeah, I'm sick and lovin' tired of all your lovin' around
There's only one four-letter word that'll do
Love you
Love you
Love this town
Yeah, I'm sick and lovin' tired of all your lovin' around
There's only one four-letter word that'll do
Love you
Love this town
Love this mother lovin' truck
That keeps breaking lovin' down
There's only one four-letter word that'll do
Love you
Love you
Love you
Love you, honey.
In Jack Ingram's song "Love You," the singer expresses a mix of emotions – frustration, exhaustion, and love. He acknowledges that things aren't always easy between him and his partner, but he still loves her and the life they share. The song is a testament to the complex nature of relationships and the many ups and downs that they can bring.
The opening lines set a somewhat negative tone, with the singer cursing the sun and the day and trying to avoid his partner. But as the song progresses, it becomes clear that his frustration is more about the difficulties of life in general than anything specific about their relationship. He loves her and everything they have built together, even if it's not always perfect. He loves their town, their truck (even when it breaks down), their cat, and their house. He loves talking and fighting with her, even if it's not always easy.
The chorus, with its repetition of "Love you/Love this town/Love this mother lovin' truck," reinforces that the singer is willing to endure the challenges of life with his partner because of the love they share. Ultimately, the song is a tribute to the messy, beautiful, and imperfect nature of long-term relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Dang this sun
I'm feeling annoyed and agitated with my surroundings.
Dang this day
I'm frustrated with how this day has been going so far.
And I'm just trying to stay out of your dang ole' way
I want to avoid interacting with you right now.
The heck with this
I'm fed up with this situation.
The heck with us
I'm questioning the viability of our relationship.
Shoot if I'll ever look back on where I've been
I don't plan on reflecting on my past experiences.
Shoot if I'll ever give away my heart again
I don't think I can bring myself to trust someone and be vulnerable again.
Love you
Despite my frustrations, I still have strong feelings of love for you.
Love this town
I have fond feelings for this place I call home.
Love this mother lovin' truck
That keeps breaking lovin' down
There's only one four-letter word that'll do
Even though my truck keeps breaking down, I have a lot of affection for it because it represents my independence and self-sufficiency. In fact, there's only one word I can use to express how much I feel about it and that word is 'love.'
Love your cat
I appreciate your pet cat and enjoy spending time with it.
Love this house
I have a strong attachment to this home and feel comfortable here.
Well I can't believe myself
That I'm lovin' getting out
Surprisingly, I'm really enjoying being out of the house and getting some fresh air and exercise.
Love talkin'
I enjoy having conversations with you.
Love fightin'
Even though we argue sometimes, I still care deeply about you.
The thought of never seeing your lovin' face
Some words that some words just have to replace
The idea of never seeing you again is too painful to contemplate. To avoid that pain, I'll use words like 'love' to replace the negative thoughts.
Yeah, I'm sick and lovin' tired of all your lovin' around
Even though I care about you, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by your constant presence and displays of affection.
Love you, honey.
Despite everything, I still have a lot of love for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY KNOWLES, TRENT SUMMAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Dang this sun
Dang this day
And I'm just trying to stay out of your dang ole' way
The heck with this
The heck with us
Shoot if I'll ever look back on where I've been
Shoot if I'll ever give away my heart again
Love you
Love this town
Love this mother lovin' truck
That keeps breaking lovin' down
There's only one four-letter word that'll do
Love you
Love your cat
Love this house
Well I can't believe myself
That I'm lovin' getting out
Love talkin'
Love fightin'
The thought of never seeing your lovin' face
Some words that some words just have to replace
Love you
Love this town
Yeah, I'm sick and lovin' tired of all your lovin' around
There's only one four-letter word that'll do
Love you
Love you
Love this town
Yeah, I'm sick and lovin' tired of all your lovin' around
There's only one four-letter word that'll do
Love you
Love this town
Love this mother lovin' truck
That keeps breaking lovin' down
There's only one four-letter word that'll do
Love you
Love you
Love you
Love you, honey
Songwriter(s): Jay Knowles, Trent Summar
Love You lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Artist: Jack Ingram
Album: Wherever You Are
Released: 2006
Genre: Country
Recorded: 2005
@jeffcampbell2710
This is one of the most ingenious songs ever. Great play on words.
@christopherosborne2906
Love this song shows how failed relationships can be easily settled in & adult manner.
@MultiDarkSlayer
now that's one bad ass chick doin the back flip off the hood of a truck...love how he stands there singing while she does that and he just laughs gets in his truck w/ the license plate #1 JACK
@jeffcampbell2710
She's accurate with that bat too. And pumped that shotgun likes she's used to it. She's athletic. Wonder her name?
@DallasMaverick88
Love this. Lost it for awhile, but found it again. Fun song.
@bradydefelice2944
I remember watching this on the music channel all those years ago
@user-mq5dr1jh5t
do ya mean it? lol
@ms.shellymactm7857
Don’t know why this song randomly popped up in my mind. Haven’t heard it in years
@rorycoats8014
Jack's a good man & if you ever get the chance to hear him sing Mr. Tin Man that he co-wrote with Miranda do so it takes on something completely different from a mans perspctive
@JCkilla
Greatest relationship song ever