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 — Want To and Settlin — 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 Beyoncé 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"
Stand Back Up
Sugarland Lyrics
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Let 'er rip, give it all you've got,
I'm laid out on the floor, but I've been here before,
I may stumble, yeah I might fall,
Only human aren't we all?
I might lose my way, but hear me when I say,
I will stand back up,
Sometimes I'm afraid, and I don't feel that tough,
But I'll stand back up,
I've been beaten up and bruised,
I've been kicked right off my shoes,
Been down on my knees more times than you'd believe,
When the darkness tries to get me,
There's a light that just won't let me,
It might take my pride, and my tears may fill my eyes,
But I'll stand back up,
I've weathered all these storms,
But I just turn them into wind, so I can fly,
What don't kill you makes you stronger,
When I take my last breath,
That's when I'll just give up,
So, go ahead to take your best shot,
Let 'er rip, give it all you've got,
You might win this round but you can't keep me down,
'Cause I'll stand back up,
And you'll know just the moment when I've had enough,
Sometimes I'm afraid and I don't feel that tough,
But I'll stand back up,
You'll know just the moment when I've had enough,
Sometimes I'm afraid and I don't feel that tough,
But I'll stand back up.
Sugarland's song "Stand Back Up" is a powerful anthem about resilience and determination. The song begins with the singer encouraging their opponent to "take their best shot" and give it all they've got. The singer acknowledges that they may fall, but they've been there before and they will pick themselves back up. The chorus echoes this sentiment, with the singer proclaiming that they will stand back up no matter what challenges they face.
The second verse delves deeper into the challenges the singer has faced, including being "beaten up and bruised" and brought down to their knees. Despite these struggles, the singer finds strength in the light that won't let them succumb to darkness. The lyrics reference the idea that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and the singer turns their storms into wind so they can fly. The song ends with another call to take the opponent's best shot, as the singer confidently asserts that they will always stand back up.
Overall, "Stand Back Up" is an empowering song about resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The lyrics are relatable and inspiring, encouraging listeners to keep fighting no matter how many times they may fall.
Line by Line Meaning
Go ahead and take your best shot,
Feel free to challenge me and give it all you've got, I am ready.
Let 'er rip, give it all you've got,
Whatever you do, give it your best shot and your all.
I'm laid out on the floor, but I've been here before,
I am down and defeated, but I have experienced this before and know how to recover.
I may stumble, yeah I might fall,
I am not perfect and may make mistakes or fail sometimes.
Only human aren't we all?
We all have flaws and are imperfect beings.
I might lose my way, but hear me when I say,
I may get lost or confused, but know that I will find my way back.
I will stand back up,
No matter how hard I fall or get knocked down, I will get back up and keep going.
You'll know just the moment when I've had enough,
There will come a point where I will not tolerate any more challenges or obstacles.
Sometimes I'm afraid, and I don't feel that tough,
I can feel scared or weak sometimes, but that does not mean that I will give up.
I've been beaten up and bruised,
I have been through a lot of hardships and struggles.
I've been kicked right off my shoes,
I have been knocked down hard and lost everything.
Been down on my knees more times than you'd believe,
I have been in situations that have brought me to my lowest point and tested my resilience.
When the darkness tries to get me,
When I am faced with negativity or difficult situations,
There's a light that just won't let me,
There is a spark within me that keeps me going and never gives up.
It might take my pride, and my tears may fill my eyes,
I may have to sacrifice my pride and go through emotional pain and stress.
I've weathered all these storms,
I have gone through a lot of difficult and trying times.
But I just turn them into wind, so I can fly,
I use these hardships as motivation and strength to move forward and succeed.
What don't kill you makes you stronger,
The challenges and struggles I face make me more resilient and capable of overcoming future obstacles.
When I take my last breath,
Only when I die,
That's when I'll just give up,
Will I stop trying and give up.
You might win this round but you can't keep me down,
You may defeat me this time, but I am not defeated permanently.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., GREATER GOOD SONGS, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JENNIFER NETTLES, KRISTEN HALL, KRISTIAN BUSH
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Taylor Lynn
I always listen to this song when I'm depressed or upset because it reminds me that even when I'm down doesn't mean that I'm out for the count.
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Feel afriad
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Anyone have advice. To get out .
Suze Locust
Yup
joan Jett
Thank the lord for giving us all the strength to stand up..!it’s a beautiful song..
natron sinister 1
This is my theme song.... life messed me up but one of these days I'm gonna rise again.
Terrilynn Enger
Natron sinister
I hope this finds you STANDING UP, YOU'RE WORTH IT!
AFTER over 4 decades, I thought it could NEVER happen again. I was so wrong, but I
was walking on my own when I met him, and I AM WALKING THROUGH THIS TOO. You HAVE to stand up to walk! HIS PEACE be with you and me; that healing hand is always there to help us STAND BACK UP.
Donna Fitzgerald
Best song ever, I've been your fan from the beginning so thank you and Kristian for sharing all of your gifts! We need more of you both.God bless you both. This was one that I along with alot of others feel like if we had gifts like you both we lived it and could have written it. I love you both.
Anna-Marie Stewart
This song has given me comfort during difficult times, especially when my daughter died in early 2006. And I needed to hear this today.
Jane Woods
One Word: AMEN!!!!!