Rissi Palmer was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1981. She lived in the suburb of Sewickley until moving with her family to Eureka, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, at the age of 12. Her parents were natives of Georgia. Palmer has said her mother, who died when Palmer was seven, "was a huge Patsy Cline fan", while her father loved musicians such as Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Chaka Khan, and Santana.[3] Palmer said she knew from a young age that she wanted to sing. As a child, she sang on a Mickey Mouse Club-like local television show called Team 11. At age 16, she performed country music at the Arkansas State Fair.
When she was 19, R&B producers James "Jimmy Jam" Harris III and Terry Lewis offered her a deal on their Flyte Tyme Records. Palmer rejected the deal because she said they wanted to turn her "twangy" country style into a "pop/soul hybrid." As she said, "I love R&B and urban music, but it wasn't what I wanted to do. I knew I wouldn't be happy doing that." After that, Palmer sang jingles for Barbie commercials, performed on the Dance Fever television show, and competed on Star Search, all while trying in vain for seven years to land a Nashville recording contract.
In 2006, Starbucks Entertainment distributed a four-song EP that put Palmer among the top 5 best-selling country artists on iTunes. Palmer was also featured in a 2005 Country Music Television documentary about African-Americans and country music.
Palmer's debut album, Rissi Palmer, was released on October 23, 2007, by 1720 Entertainment. Palmer co-wrote nine of the 12 tracks.
Country Girl
Rissi Palmer Lyrics
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It's a pride you feel that makes you walk the walk
Come Sunday morning palms up in praise
It's all about my mama 'nem and how I was raised
It's a state of mind no matter where you're from
Living like your grandma done
'Cause good home training ain't a common thing
You don't have to be a Georgia peach from Savannah Beach to say
From Arkansas to appreciate a Southern drawl
Don't need no kin from West Virginia to have it in ya
Show the world you're a country girl
I'm the kind of girl says it with a smile, ooh yeah
That sweet as molasses down home style
I'm whatcha might call real corn-fed, ooh yeah
I'm a country girl born and bred
It's a state of mind no matter where you're from
Living like your grandma did
'Cause good home training ain't a common thing
If this is who you are, let me hear you say
You don't have to be a Georgia peach from Savannah Beach to say
From Arkansas to appreciate a Southern drawl
Don't need no kin from West Virginia to have it in ya
Show the world you're a country girl
Ladies if you understand
Let me hear you all clap your hands
If you hear me and you know you're bad
All you country girls clap your hands
Ladies if you understand
Let me hear you all clap your hands
If you hear me and you know you're bad
All you country girls clap your hands
You don't have to be a Georgia peach from Savannah Beach to say
From Arkansas to appreciate a Southern drawl
Don't need no kin from West Virginia to have it in ya
Show the world you're a country girl
You don't have to be a Georgia peach from Savannah Beach to say
From Arkansas to sing it with a Southern drawl
Don't need no kin from West Virginia to have it in ya
Show the world you're a country girl
In Rissi Palmer's song "Country Girl," she celebrates her Southern upbringing and the values and traditions that have shaped her identity. The lyrics assert that being a country girl is not defined by where you're from or how you talk, but rather by a state of mind and a pride in one's upbringing. She references Sunday morning church services and the importance of "good home training," which she suggests is not always common. Palmer emphasizes that being a country girl is something to be proud of, regardless of where you come from or how people might perceive you.
The chorus encourages all country girls to embrace their identity, whether they're from Georgia, Arkansas, or West Virginia. Palmer celebrates the diversity of Southern culture and suggests that anyone can embody the spirit of a country girl, no matter where they're from. The song closes with a call and response section, where Palmer encourages her fellow country girls to clap their hands in celebration of their shared identity.
Overall, "Country Girl" is a joyous celebration of Southern identity and culture. The song suggests that being a country girl is a state of mind and a way of life, characterized by pride, tradition, and a strong sense of community.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the way I think not how I talk, oh no
My country girl identity is not defined by my accent but rather the way I see the world.
It's a pride you feel that makes you walk the walk
Being a country girl is a source of pride that influences the way I carry myself.
Come Sunday morning palms up in praise
My faith and religion play a major role in my country girl upbringing.
It's all about my mama 'nem and how I was raised
My family and upbringing taught me the values and customs of being a country girl.
It's a state of mind no matter where you're from
Being a country girl is not restricted to a specific location and is more of a mindset than anything else.
Living like your grandma done
Embracing the traditional country lifestyle and customs passed down from generation to generation.
'Cause good home training ain't a common thing
Having proper manners and being raised with respect and discipline is not something everyone values or experiences.
If this is who you are, let me hear you say
If you identify as a country girl, I want you to proudly own and express it.
You don't have to be a Georgia peach from Savannah Beach to say
Being a country girl is not limited to those from Georgia or Savannah.
From Arkansas to appreciate a Southern drawl
You can appreciate and embody Southern culture and values no matter where you come from.
Don't need no kin from West Virginia to have it in ya
You don't need to have a specific family background or be from a certain place to embody the country girl spirit.
Show the world you're a country girl
Be proud of and express your country girl identity.
I'm the kind of girl says it with a smile, ooh yeah
As a country girl, I exude positivity and warmth even in challenging situations.
That sweet as molasses down home style
My demeanor and way of presenting myself is sweet and welcoming, like the taste of molasses.
I'm whatcha might call real corn-fed, ooh yeah
I am truly and authentically a country girl, raised on the staple crop of corn.
I'm a country girl born and bred
Being a country girl is not just a label for me but rather an integral part of my identity and upbringing.
Ladies if you understand
Let me hear you all clap your hands
If you hear me and you know you're bad
All you country girls clap your hands
If you identify with and embrace the country girl spirit, show your support and pride by clapping your hands.
You don't have to be a Georgia peach from Savannah Beach to say
Being a country girl is not limited to those from Georgia or Savannah.
From Arkansas to appreciate a Southern drawl
You can appreciate and embody Southern culture and values no matter where you come from.
Don't need no kin from West Virginia to have it in ya
You don't need to have a specific family background or be from a certain place to embody the country girl spirit.
Show the world you're a country girl
Be proud of and express your country girl identity.
You don't have to be a Georgia peach from Savannah Beach to say
Being a country girl is not limited to those from Georgia or Savannah.
From Arkansas to sing it with a Southern drawl
No matter where you come from, you can embrace and express the unique Southern accent and culture of being a country girl.
Don't need no kin from West Virginia to have it in ya
You don't need to have a specific family background or be from a certain place to embody the country girl spirit.
Show the world you're a country girl
Be proud of and express your country girl identity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KENNEDY, ROONEY
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Muzikgirl67
PURE COUNTRY GOLD!...Thank you soooo very much for posting and sharing this first hit single for Rissi, that peaked at a much-too-low #54 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart back in October 2007 for her...I thoroughly enjoyed listening...and the sound quality is FIRST-RATE too!...Let the good music play on, and take care! Ms. Elizabeth 🎧📻🎧📻🎧
Naught To Three Sad Onions
Love the classic country sound
Steve Naidamast
Great country at its best! Haven't heard good country in a while...
Randal Pennington
Country girl singing it and bringing it - great song! - Lee Penni
J Bosley
ABSOLUTELY Mind BLOWING TalenT !! And OH SO LATE is Country Music to WelcomE Women of ColoR !! ❤️
PsylettaGilroy
Would love to hear a collab between her and Chapel Hart. 😍
Kristin Chester
LOVE IT <3
William Anderson
Yes me to,Hello Kristin how are you doing 👋👋👋
Elizabeth Urbanowicz
I feel the same. I'm a Canadian girl raised outside a big city, but my momma raised me country and one day I'll have my farm
Shawn Collins
This pretty lil lady got a beautiful voice. "Show the world you a country girl" UM HUM!!!!