She moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1991 with the goal of becoming a country artist. Songwriter Harlan Howard heard Sara as she sung a demo of one of his songs, "Tiger By the Tail" at County Q Studios**, and decided she should sing his music. She went under contract with RCA.
In 1997 Evans released her first album Three Chords and the Truth. Critics praised the album for returning to traditional country and recognized it on many of their top ten of the year lists. Unfortunately, it did not catch on with country radio at the time and none of the three singles made the top 40.
In 1998 Evans released her sophomore album No Place That Far. Critics slammed her for choosing a more pop/country oriented album. Her first single "Cryin' Game" hardly charted. It would be her next single "No Place That Far," a duet with Vince Gill, that would be her first number one single. The album has been certified gold. She actually had been a backup singer for Vince Gill, which definitely played a role in showcasing her talents and leading her ever growing popularity and success.
Evans released her "make it or break it" album, Born To Fly in 2000. Her first single "Born To Fly" hit the number one spot and proved to be her biggest hit until "Suds in the Bucket." The hits kept coming in as her next single "I Could Not Ask For More" hit the number two spot. "Saints and Angels," Evans' favorite song on the album, hit the number sixteen spot and the last single "I Keep Looking" made it to the number five spot. Thus far, the album has been certified double platinum.
Evans led the pack as the most nominated artist at the 2001 Country Music Association awards with seven nominations, and won her first CMA award when her song “Born to Fly” won the award for Video of the Year.
In 2003 Evans released Restless. This album showed her versatility as the songs combined different genres such as country, pop, blues, and soul. The album's first single "Backseat of a Greyhound Bus" went to number sixteen. The next single, "Perfect," went to number two. The next single "Suds in the Bucket" went to number one and became her biggest hit since "Born to Fly" and quickly became a fan favorite among her songs. The next single "Tonight" failed to reach the top 40. Restless has been certified platinum.
In 2004 Evans was the most played female singer on country music radio thanks to singles such as "Suds in the Bucket" and "Perfect."
In 2005, Sara Evans struck gold with the country ballad "A Real Fine Place to Start". With help from this single her album Real Fine Place was propelled to No.1 on the top of the country charts and No. 3 on the pop charts with over 130,000 copies sold in the first week, nearly tripling the sales from her last album debut Restless. Real Fine Place was the best debuting album of her career. The single from the album stood on top of the Billboard and Radio and Record Charts for two weeks. Evans was nominated for two CMA awards, including the prestigious "Female Vocalist of the Year" and prized "Musical Event of the Year" (the latter in part due to her duet with Brad Paisley, "New Again"). However, she lost in both categories. Sara went on the road with Brad Paisley and newcomers Sugarland on Brad's "Time Well Wasted Tour". Her current single "Cheatin'" has quickly become the fastest rising single of her career. Real Fine Place has recently been certified gold.
On December 6, 2005 Sara released Feels Like Home through Cracker Barrel stores. The album consists of alternate versions of some of her most memorable songs. For example, there is an acoustic version of "No Place That Far," a live version of "Born To Fly," and several other versions of her most popular songs.
No Place That Far
Sara Evans Lyrics
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Then waken up, with out you near
And though the sun, will still shine on
My whole world, would all be gone
But not for long
If I had to run
If I had to crawl
Just to climb a thousand walls
Always know that I would find a way
To get to where you are
There's no place that far
It wouldn't matter, why we're apart
The lonely miles, two stubborn hearts
And nothing short, of God above
Could turn me away, from your love
I need you that much
If I had to run
If I had to crawl
If I had to swim a hundred rivers
Just to climb a thousand walls
Always know that I would find a way
To get to where you are
There's no place that far
Oh if I had to run
(If I had to run)
Of I had to crawl
(If I had to crawl)
If I had to swim a hundred rivers
Just to climb a thousand walls
Always know that I would find a way
To get to where you are
There's no place that far
Baby there's no place that far
The Sara Evans song "No Place That Far" is a powerful ballad about the strength of love, even in the face of distance and obstacles. The song starts off by acknowledging the fear of waking up without the person you love near you. This fear is so strong, that even though the sun will still shine on, the singer's whole world would be gone. However, there is a sense of hope in the chorus, as the singer declares, "If I had to run, if I had to crawl, if I had to swim a hundred rivers just to climb a thousand walls, always know that I would find a way to get to where you are. There's no place that far."
The lyrics continue to explore the idea that distance and time cannot keep the singer from the one they love. The singer states that it wouldn't matter why they're apart or how many miles separate them; nothing short of God could turn them away from their love. The song ends with an optimistic declaration that there's no place too far for the singer to go to be with their love.
Overall, "No Place That Far" is a deeply emotional and romantic song that speaks to the enduring power of love, no matter the distance or time that may separate two people.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't imagine, any greater fear
The fear of waking up without you nearby is indescribable.
Then waken up, with out you near
The thought of waking up to a world without you is unbearable.
And though the sun, will still shine on
Even though the world will keep moving forward, my life would feel empty without you.
My whole world, would all be gone
My life would lose its meaning and value without the presence of you in it.
But not for long
However, I will find a way to be with you again.
If I had to run
Even if I have to run away from everything for you, I would.
If I had to crawl
Even if I have to crawl on my knees to reach you, I would.
If I had to swim a hundred rivers
Even if I have to swim across the ocean's length or brave any challenge, I would do it for you.
Just to climb a thousand walls
Even if I had to climb up a thousand walls to reach you, I would still do it.
Always know that I would find a way
I will be with you, no matter the obstacles or barriers in my way.
To get to where you are
I need to be close to you since you are the missing piece of my life.
There's no place that far
I believe no distance or hindrance could keep us apart since we are meant to be together.
It wouldn't matter, why we're apart
The reasons behind our separation are irrelevant because your presence is necessary in my life.
The lonely miles, two stubborn hearts
Even though we are far apart, our hearts still beat in unison and together.
And nothing short, of God above
Only God has the power to separate us completely, and no one else.
Could turn me away, from your love
Nothing can make me stop from loving you, ever.
I need you that much
Only you have the power to fill the emptiness and share the love I have in my life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SARA EVANS, TOM SHAPIRO, TONY MARTIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BaladasDelRecuerdo2023
I listen to this song time and time again. I lost my husband to cancer in June. I stayed by his side night and day, glory to our Lord who gave me the strength to be by his side. I miss him so
@davidlewis9235
I love Sara Evans. I flew from North Carolina to Washington, PA with my daughter and Son-in-law to see Sara in concert. We were blest to have front row seats.
@billywhittington2490
Never thought she got the credit she deserves. She has a beautiful voice
@jamiemoore6654
Couldn’t agree more!!
@alanbunker1768
Yes, under appreciated beautiful voice.
@juanhinojosa7727
She is truly one of the best female country singers to ever grace us with her voice and talent.
@georgecampbell1275
Hello Juan how are you doing today??
@randyfemrite7525
If you ever get the chance to see her do it; my wife "does not like Country Music", however loved her show, 3 times!
@micafleming212
Vince Gill's distinctive backing vocals are the perfect accompaniment to Sara's blissful voice. One of my most favourite songs ❤
@georgecampbell1275
Hello Mica how are you doing today??