Howard's accolades also include winning two Grammy Awards - the first in 1998 for her recording of "Softly & Tenderly" for the Grammy Award-winning soundtrack to the Robert Duvall film, The Apostle. Howard earned her second Grammy in 2004 for "If I Could Only Win Your Love," a duet with Ronnie Dunn featured on the Grammy-winning album, Livin', Lovin' Losin' - Songs of the Louvin Brothers.
In 2001 Howard provided background harmony vocals on Dolly Parton's Little Sparrow album for the ballad "Mountain Angel".
In 2005, she was signed by Show Dog Nashville, the record label founded in that year by superstar country singer Toby Keith. Howard joined label-mates including Scotty Emerick on tour with Toby Keith in 2005.
Dancin
Rebecca Lynn Howard Lyrics
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Party out on Miller's farm, some and raise some cain
The convoy started forming down at the Frosty Freeze
By sundown we were rollin' down Highway 23
Pick-up trucks and trailers and cars of ever'y kind
With the Bailey Brother's John Deere draggin up behind
Roll on down Poor Valley turn right at Fisher's Creek
Dancin' in God's country, thirty miles from town
Summer stars up in the sky, bare feet on the ground
Dancin' in God's country young and wild and free
As close to heaven here on earth as I will ever be
Freddy brought his fiddle, Brenda brought her bow
Man they've got 'em rosined up we're gonna do si do
Billy's on the banjo Sammy's slappin' spoons
Jimmy plays a Martin and he's a singing fool
Dancin' in God's country, thirty miles from town
Summer stars up in the sky, bare feet on the ground
Dancin' in God's country young and wild and free
As close to heaven here on earth as I will ever be
Dancin' in God's country, thirty miles from town
Summer stars up in the sky, bare feet on the ground
Dancin' in God's country young and wild and free
As close to heaven here on earth as I will ever be
The lyrics to Rebecca Lynn Howard's "Dancin' in God's Country" paint a picture of a rural community coming together for a night of music, dancing, and socializing. The song starts with a rumor spreading about a party on Miller's farm, which quickly turns into a convoy of pickup trucks, trailers, and cars of all kinds heading down Highway 23. The Bailey Brother's John Deere is even dragged behind one of the vehicles, adding to the festive atmosphere.
As the party-goers arrive, they are greeted by a bonfire on Newman's Ridge and the sounds of fiddles, banjos, and spoons being played by Freddy, Brenda, Billy, Sammy, and Jimmy. The group dances the night away under the summer stars with bare feet on the ground, feeling young, wild, and free.
The title of the song, "Dancin' in God's Country," suggests a connection between the rural landscape and spirituality. The lyrics paint a picture of friends and neighbors enjoying each other's company in a natural setting, expressing joy and gratitude for the simple pleasures of life. There is a sense of community and connection that transcends individual differences, making this a song of positivity and celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
The rumor started spreadin' as we were draggin' main
News of the party started spreading as we were cruising on the main road.
Party out on Miller's farm, some and raise some cain
We're having a gathering at Miller's farm and causing a little trouble.
The convoy started forming down at the Frosty Freeze
We started forming a caravan of vehicles at the Frosty Freeze.
By sundown we were rollin' down Highway 23
As the sun started to set, we were driving down Highway 23.
Pick-up trucks and trailers and cars of ever'y kind
We have all kinds of vehicles at our party, including pickup trucks and trailers.
With the Bailey Brother's John Deere draggin up behind
Even the Bailey Brothers' John Deere tractor is joining us and following behind.
Roll on down Poor Valley turn right at Fisher's Creek
We're heading down Poor Valley and turning right at Fisher's Creek.
There's a bonfire on Newman's Ridge, soon we're gonna be
We're heading to Newman's Ridge where there's a bonfire waiting for us.
Dancin' in God's country, thirty miles from town
We're dancing in the beautiful countryside, thirty miles away from town.
Summer stars up in the sky, bare feet on the ground
The summer stars are shining above us and we're dancing barefoot on the ground.
Dancin' in God's country young and wild and free
We're young, wild, and free, dancing in the gorgeous countryside.
As close to heaven here on earth as I will ever be
This moment feels like we're as close to heaven on earth as we'll ever get.
Freddy brought his fiddle, Brenda brought her bow
Freddy brought his fiddle and Brenda brought her bow for music and dancing.
Man they've got 'em rosined up we're gonna do si do
They've rosined up their instruments, we're going to do the square dance.
Billy's on the banjo Sammy's slappin' spoons
Billy is playing the banjo while Sammy is playing the spoons for our music.
Jimmy plays a Martin and he's a singing fool
Jimmy is playing a Martin guitar and is a singing fool.
Dancin' in God's country, thirty miles from town
We're still dancing in the beautiful countryside, thirty miles away from town.
Summer stars up in the sky, bare feet on the ground
The summer stars are still shining above us and we're still dancing barefoot on the ground.
Dancin' in God's country young and wild and free
We're still young, wild, and free, dancing in the gorgeous countryside.
As close to heaven here on earth as I will ever be
This moment still feels like we're as close to heaven on earth as we'll ever get.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: REBECCA LYNN HOWARD, HERSHEL WILLIAMS, KIM WILLIAMS, LARRY WILLIAMS
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