Proudly hailing from Alexandria, Indiana; a small farming and factory town, Joey’s one of five children- 3 sisters and one younger brother... Jody, Julie, Joey, Justin and Jessie). Her father Jack, a guitar-playing GM worker and her mother June, a farm-raised gospel singer married after his return from Vietnam and their passion for music was passed down to their middle child Joey. Her first performance was at her first grade talent show, where she sang “Coat of Many Colors” with dad playing guitar and the rest of the school watching in awe as a six year old unwrapped her “gift” for all the world to see. She has been on stage ever since… Because of her love of horses, after graduating high school, Joey got a job as an assistant for a horse veterinarian in the area, where she continued working for the next 3 years, all the while playing around Madison county in a band and individually. On August 15, 1998 - Joey’s mother helped her pack her things into a cattle trailer and they moved her to Nashville – actually an hour south of Music City to a small rustic cabin in Lewisburg, TN to go to work for another horse vet there. Through the cutting-horse business, she soon met Wilbur Rimes and later Barbara Brooks and her husband Kix. Joey was soon working full time at the Rimes’ barn in Lebanon, taking care of their cattle and horses and watching songwriter nights in Nashville on the weekends. In 2001, Joey was signed to Sony Records and hit producer Paul Worley (The Dixie Chicks/Martina/Big & Rich) and Billy Crain cut a debut album on her, but before her record ever got out of the chute, the label execs were let go and replaced and with the old regime also went Joey’s album. Believing that everything happens for a good reason, this turned out to be a blessing in disguise…giving her the opportunity to take her time and grow as a woman, as a songwriter and as an artist.
Still determined to find her place in hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Joey and her songwriter husband Rory Feek ("Some Beach" and "Chain of Love") recently auditioned for, and are part of, the new CMT/American Idol tv show "Can You Duet" that begins airing on 4/14/08. Remaining true to who they are and to the music they love, Joey and Rory are sure to poised to be one of America’s next great country music duos.
RED
Joey Martin Lyrics
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And you drive around in a dually Dodge
With a blue-tick hound ridin' in the bed
You're red, you're red
If you're into sittin' in a tree stand for daylight
With an eight point buck in your sights
And not for sport but to keep your family fed
You're red, white and blue
Country through and through
If your arms are tan and your chest is white
And your idea of eatin' right
Is turnip greens, fried chicken and cornbread
You're red, You're red
Now, if you don't know who your congressmen are
But you can name every driver in NASCAR
And you cried when you heard Earnhardt was dead
You're red, man you're red
You're red, white and blue
Country through and through
You're American lovin', flag wavin', northern-southern family raisin'
Workin', playin', heaven prayin' country through and through
If Haggard sings your favorite song
And you learned the difference 'tween right and wrong
With a hickory switch out behind the shed
You're red, you're red
If your letter jacket says FFA
And you spend your summers bailin' hay
With a John Deere cap sittin upon your head
You're red, man you're red
You're red, you're red
Joey Martin's song "Red" is an ode to country living and the simple pleasures of life that come along with it. The song describes the characteristics that make someone "red," which includes an affinity for camouflage clothing, driving a dually Dodge with a blue-tick hound in the bed, and hunting for food rather than sport. The chorus declares that if you are "red, white and blue, country through and through," you embody the true spirit of America.
The lyrics continue to paint a picture of someone who is deeply rooted in their family and their community, who has a strong sense of patriotism and respect for tradition. The song nods to country legends like Merle Haggard and sports icons like Dale Earnhardt, reflecting the values that are held dear by the rural American community. The song's final lines perfectly sum up this sentiment, singing, "You're American lovin', flag wavin', northern-southern family raisin'/Workin', playin', heaven prayin' country through and through."
Overall, "Red" is a rousing celebration of the country way of life, characterized by hard work, respect for tradition, and a deep connection to community and family.
Line by Line Meaning
If all the clothes you wear are camouflage
If you always wear clothes that blend in with nature and prefer to stay out of sight
And you drive around in a dually Dodge
And if you drive a strong, rugged Dodge pickup truck
With a blue-tick hound ridin' in the bed
And if you have a hunting dog of the blue-tick hound breed in the back of the truck
If you're into sittin' in a tree stand for daylight
If you enjoy sitting in a tree stand early in the morning while hunting
With an eight point buck in your sights
And if you have your eyes focused on hunting a deer with eight points
And not for sport but to keep your family fed
And if you hunt not for fun but to provide food for your family
You're red, man you're red
You are a true, authentic country person
You're red, white and blue
You are a patriotic American
Country through and through
You embody the spirit and values of rural, southern America
If your arms are tan and your chest is white
If you have tanned arms and a white chest, indicating that you work outdoors a lot
And your idea of eatin' right
And if your definition of healthy eating involves eating home-cooked meals like turnip greens, fried chicken, and cornbread
Is turnip greens, fried chicken and cornbread
You prefer traditional southern dishes as a part of your diet
If you don't know who your congressmen are
If you are not very politically aware and don't know the names of your representatives in Congress
But you can name every driver in NASCAR
But you are very knowledgeable about NASCAR drivers and their impressive skills
And you cried when you heard Earnhardt was dead
And if you felt emotional when you heard about the death of legendary NASCAR driver Earnhardt
You're American lovin', flag wavin', northern-southern family raisin'
You are a true patriot who loves your country and your family, regardless of their northern or southern origins
Workin', playin', heaven prayin' country through and through
You work hard, play hard, and are devoted to your faith, all while embodying the spirit of the rural southern lifestyle
If Haggard sings your favorite song
If your favorite song is one sung by Merle Haggard, an iconic country musician
And you learned the difference 'tween right and wrong
And if you were taught the moral difference between right and wrong from a young age
With a hickory switch out behind the shed
And if, as a child, you were disciplined with a hickory switch kept behind the shed
If your letter jacket says FFA
If you were a member of the FFA (Future Farmers of America) and have a letter jacket to prove it
And you spend your summers bailin' hay
And if you work hard during the summers to help with the process of baling hay
With a John Deere cap sittin upon your head
And if you wear a John Deere baseball cap while working in the field
You're red, man you're red
You are a genuine, no-nonsense country person through and through
You're red, you're red
You are proud of who you are and where you come from
Contributed by Carson V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nancylarson4681
Wow, I thought I had heard all of Joeys music, but this is the first time I've heard this song & seen this video--awesome
@devinianschramm5507
Yesterday, the world lost this beautiful lady. May she rest in peace. #ripjoeyfeek
@chasjohn57
We will miss you Joey. until God dries every tear from our eyes.
@forrestcook1784
I love it....I wish she was still with us.
@jameshopkinson2991
True COUNTRY---thanks Joey !!!
@alyssahenson9757
awesome song
@ladybug41864
Going to miss her and prayers go out to the family
@benjaminwoodworth4906
Awesome it's awesome song
@barbietaylor3140
I wish that this CD Joey Martin CD was at Wal-Mart so I can buy it. Love you so much Joey Martin Feek and I miss you more than you Will ever know.
@barbietaylor3140
Me to Forrest Cook Me too because Joey didn't DESERVES to get that ugly old cancer that had tooking her from us I wish that Joey was still here to because it is NOT FAIR THAT SOME PEOPLE CAN IT THEIR MIRACLES AND JOEY COULDN'T IT JUST NOT FAIR.