Sugarland's debut album, Twice the Speed of Life, was released Oct. 26, 2004. Serving as its lead-off single was the song Baby Girl, which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and set a record for the longest chart run since the inception of Nielsen SoundScan in 1990. It was also the highest-peaking debut single for a group in 13 years. The album received Multi-Platinum certification for sales of two million copies. This album produced three more chart singles Something More, Just Might (Make Me Believe), and Down in Mississippi (Up to No Good).
In late 2005, the duo performed with Bon Jovi on Country Music Television's musical fusion show, Crossroads. Nettles sang with Bon Jovi on their single Who Says You Can't Go Home. The song later went on to become a #1 hit on the country charts.
Kristen Hall left the group in late 2005/early 2006. According to a statment released on January 17, 2006 by Nettles and Bush, Hall left the group to "stay home and write songs."
Sugarland was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy and performed the song Something More at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2006. They also performed at the 2006 CMT Music Awards, where they received multiple nominations including Group/Duo Video of the Year for Just Might (Make Me Believe), Breakthrough Video of the Year for Something More, and Collaborative Video of the Year for "Who Says You Can't Go Home".
On November 7, 2006, the new duo released their second album Enjoy the Ride. It sold 211,000 during its first week and opened at #4 on the US Top 200 and at #2 on the Top Country Albums charts. The first two singles from this album โ Want To and Settlin โ both reached Number One on the country music charts, while Everyday America and Stay were both Top Ten hits. A limited edition of the CD, sold exclusively at Wal-Mart, was released in late 2007 and included a 5-song Christmas EP. The EP contained one original song - Little Wood Guitar - written by Bush and Ellis Paul.
In 2007, Sugarland performed at multiple award ceremonies, including the 2007 CMT Awards and the 2007 ACM awards. They performed a cover of Beyoncรฉ Knowles' "Irreplaceable" at the American Music Awards, with Knowles herself. They also appeared on the The Tonight Show, and late in the year they headlined their first concert tour: the Change for Change Tour along with opening acts Little Big Town and Jake Owen. At the 41st CMA Awards, the group won the award for Vocal Duo of the Year.
In February 2007 Nettles and Bush began recording Love on the Inside as a follow up to Enjoy the Ride. The album was released in late July. Leading off this album was All I Want to Do. Released on May 19, the song debuted at #27 on the country charts, the highest debut for the duo. It became their third Number One single in August 2008. Already Gone followed in September of the same year and in January 2009 became their fourth Billboard Number One.
The "Deluxe Fan Edition" of Love on the Inside was released on July 22, 2008. The fan edition includes the duo's collaboration with Little Big Town and Jake Owen, a cover of The Dream Academy's 1985 hit "Life in a Northern Town." It also introduces four other bonus tracks, including "Fall Into Me," "Operation: Working Vacation," "Wishing," and a cover of Matt Nathanson's "Come On Get Higher."
The duo is starting the Love on the Inside Tour on September 13 in Asheville, North Carolina and it will conclude after 25 performances on November 16 in Bossier City, Louisiana. They will be joined by special guests Ashton Shepherd and Kellie Pickler. It will be their second headlining tour.
In March 2009, Sugarland toured in Europe starting with performances at military stations in Italy. They were scheduled to perform in France, the Netherlands, Germany, England, Scotland, and Ireland. Later in 2009 they joined Keith Urban in select cities as part of his Escape Together World Tour and joined Kenny Chesney on his Sun City Carnival Tour.
The third single from Love on the Inside, and 11th single overall, "It Happens", was released in February 2009 and became their fifth #1 in May 2009. The album's fourth single, "Joey" is a warning about drunkdriving, encouraging those sober to "take the keys," and thematically is heavily influenced by Concrete Blonde's 1990 single of the same name. It peaked at #17 on the US country charts.
On May 19, 2009, Sugarland received five CMT Award nominations including a nomination for Video of the Year. They were presented the award for Video Duo of the Year at the award show that broadcasted on June 16, 2009. During the awards show, they also performed "Love Shack" with a surprise appearance by the B-52's.
On September 10, 2010, Sugarland appeared on The Today Show and performed "Stuck Like Glue" - the first single from their album The Incredible Machine, which was released on October 19, 2010 in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. The album was released in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2011.
It was announced on January 11, 2011 that Sugarland was the #5 selling country album of 2010 with The Incredible Machine and the #3 selling digital country track of 2010 with their single "Stuck Like Glue".
On April 3, 2011 Sugarland hosted and performed at the first annual ACM Fan Jam during the ACM awards show. Sugarland was nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year and Video of the Year for "Stuck Like Glue", and won for Vocal Duo of the Year at the 46th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Nettles performed alongside pop star Rihanna at the ceremony, performing "California King Bed".
"Tonight" is the second single released in the U.K. from The Incredible Machine as well as the third country radio single, released April 11.
In April 2011, Sugarland began their own radio station, which was launched by A.P.E. Radio. The station is programmed by Nettles and Bush, and gives fans the opportunity to hear experiences from both singers' lives and from their current musical endeavours.
The duo appeared at the 2011 CMT Music Awards, winning for "Duo Video of the Year" but losing to Taylor Swift's "Mine" for video of the year. They also performed their donation song "Stand Up"
Down In Mississippi
Sugarland Lyrics
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Had it with the wife thing, living on a shoe string
What's a poor girl got to do just to have some fun?
All these years without any help
Guess what, honey, clothes just don't wash themselves!
Neither do dishes, neither does the bathroom floor
So, now if anyone asks, not that they would
No more, what a bore, had enough, I'm out the door
Headed for a breakdown, had it with the small town
Gonna call Lisa, gonna call Carla Sue
Now we're gonna let it roll, gonna let it rip
Gonna get us a nice room down on the strip
Not that we'll need it, there won't be any sleepin' tonight
So, now if anyone asks, not that they would
We'll be down in Mississippi and up to no good
Hammer down, here we go
Runnin' for the riverboat
All you're gonna see is asses and elbows
Luck's about to change for these three queens
Tired of getting' jokers, deal us up kings
Snake eyes, roll the dice, double down and hit me twice
Cashin' in the big chips, gonna leave a big tip
Hotter than a two dollar pistol, baby, I'm on fire
So, now if anyone asks, not that they would
I'll be down in Mississippi and up to no good
If anyone asks, not that they would
I'll be down in Mississippi and up to no good
The song "Down In Mississippi" by Sugarland is an anthem about escapism and letting loose. It begins with a woman who is tired of her mundane life and needs a break. She's had it with her marriage and living paycheck to paycheck. Although she's been doing all the housework by herself, she finally decides to take a break and have some fun. She calls up her friends, and they decide to head down to Mississippi for a wild weekend. This song is a representation of seizing the moment and not worrying about the consequences. They are out to have a good time regardless of any repercussions of their actions.
As it progresses, the song highlights the party atmosphere where they hit up a riverboat to gamble and let fate decide their destiny. Hotter than a two-dollar pistol, they are having the time of their lives, cashing in their winnings and leaving big tips. The trio is being dealt up kings instead of the usual jokers. The chorus of the song makes it clear that they are โup to no good.โ But at the same time, it is an opportunity for them to let their hair down and enjoy the moment.
The song is an invigorating reminder to take some time off from the mundane routine and indulge in some fun. At the same time, it portrays that taking risks and living on the edge, genuinely living life, and enjoying it to the fullest is vital.
Line by Line Meaning
Friday, payday, Lordy got to get away
It's Friday and time to get paid, and the singer needs to escape their current situation.
Had it with the wife thing, living on a shoe string
The singer is tired of their current living situation and feeling financially strapped with a spouse.
What's a poor girl got to do just to have some fun?
The singer is expressing a desire for a little excitement in their life.
All these years without any help
The artist has been struggling or feeling alone for a long time.
Guess what, honey, clothes just don't wash themselves!
The artist is feeling frustrated with domestic responsibilities that are not shared by their spouse.
Neither do dishes, neither does the bathroom floor
The singer is listing all the chores that need to be done but are not getting done by their spouse.
So, now if anyone asks, not that they would
The singer is indicating a desire to go somewhere and enjoy themselves without judgment or prying eyes.
I'll be down in Mississippi and up to no good
The artist is telling us that they are leaving to go to Mississippi and get into some trouble.
No more, what a bore, had enough, I'm out the door
The artist has reached their limit and is ready to leave their current situation for some excitement.
Headed for a breakdown, had it with the small town
The artist feels like they are about to break down and is tired of living in a small town.
Gonna call Lisa, gonna call Carla Sue
The singer is going to call up their friends to come with them on their adventure.
Now we're gonna let it roll, gonna let it rip
The artist and their friends are ready to have a wild and crazy time in Mississippi.
Gonna get us a nice room down on the strip
The singer and their friends are planning to stay in a nice hotel on the town's main street.
Not that we'll need it, there won't be any sleepin' tonight
The singer is expecting to have a wild and sleepless night with their friends in Mississippi.
Hammer down, here we go
The singer is expressing excitement and eagerness to get started on their adventure.
Runnin' for the riverboat
The artist and their friends are going to a riverboat casino to gamble and have fun.
All you're gonna see is asses and elbows
The artist and their friends are going to be moving quickly and in a hurry to get to the casino.
Luck's about to change for these three queens
The singer and their friends are feeling optimistic and hopeful about their chances of winning at the casino.
Tired of getting' jokers, deal us up kings
The singer and their friends are tired of getting dealt bad hands and want to start winning big at the casino.
Snake eyes, roll the dice, double down and hit me twice
The artist is expressing excitement and eagerness to gamble and take risks with high stakes.
Cashin' in the big chips, gonna leave a big tip
The artist is feeling lucky and anticipates winning big and leaving a generous tip for the dealer.
Hotter than a two dollar pistol, baby, I'm on fire
The artist is on a winning streak and feeling confident and enthusiastic.
So, now if anyone asks, not that they would
The singer is reminding us that their adventure is private and not open for discussion or judgment.
I'll be down in Mississippi and up to no good
The artist is repeating their intention of going to Mississippi to have some fun and get into trouble.
If anyone asks, not that they would
The singer is telling us again that their adventure is private and not up for discussion.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, GREATER GOOD SONGS, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JENNIFER NETTLES, KRISTEN HALL, KRISTIAN BUSH, LISA KAY SIMONTON, ROBERT HARTLEY
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Andrew Jones Music
Her voice is very powerful and sends a chill down my spine, wow, such talent!
Paul Gill
Hell.ya
HeartFeltMusic
Jennifer is so talented on so many levels. She has a fine arts education and her intellect is right up there but at the same time she keeps it real and is so humble for a woman of her caliber. I admire her also for her faith and as one who is not afraid to give credit where credit is due. Please keep the music flowing Jennifer and Chris- blessings to you both!
eyoung2289
Her voice is one of the best in the business
Roland Bernhardsson
i love this woman and her voice
Marc Govaerts
Truly the queen of country music. She never sold out.
Directioner ForLife
Marc Govaerts well I bet her concerts sold out ๐คฉ
Adam Vyond and Plotagon Master is back 2023
True
Boyce T
Absolutely unbelievably one of the best performances I have ever seen. The performance itself is unbelievably good, but the guy who did the video just ramped it up out of sight. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MThrow
I've been a long time rock / hard rock fan since the early '70s, but how on earth could anyone dislike this? It's pure win IMHO.