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 Up
Sugarland Lyrics
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It could change if we just get started
Life the darkness, light a fire
For the silent and the broken hearted
Won't you stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Won't you stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Won't you stand up and use your voice?
There's a comfort
There's healing
High above the pain and sorrow
Change is coming
Can you feel it?
Calling us into a new tomorrow
Won't you stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Won't you stand up you girls and boys?
Won't you stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Won't you stand up and use your voice?
When the walls fall all around you
When your hope has turned to dust
Let the sound of love surround you
Beat like a heart in each of us
Won't you stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Won't you stand up you girls and boys?
Won't you stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Won't you stand up and use your voice?
Won't you stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Won't you stand up you girls and boys?
Won't you stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Won't you stand up
Won't you stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Won't you stand up and use your voice?
In the song "Stand Up" by Sugarland, the lyrics call out to all the lonely and broken-hearted people, urging them to unite and stand up for themselves. The song inspires hope and encourages everyone to find their voice and speak up for what they believe in. The song starts by recognizing the pain and grief in the world and how it could all change if people took action. The lyrics emphasize the need for action and a transformation to build a better tomorrow. The song encourages the listener to rise above their pain and sorrows and take charge of their life by standing up, using their voice and taking a stand.
The lyrics "let the sound of love surround you" underlines the importance of love, empathy and compassion towards oneself and others. The song talks about the power of love and how it can heal lives. Even when everything falls apart, love, hope, and the support of others can bring people back together. This song is an anthem for empowerment and encouragement, a call to make a difference by standing up and using your voice.
Line by Line Meaning
All the lonely people cryin'
Many people are feeling lonely and sad.
It could change if we just get started
Change is possible if we take action.
Light the darkness, light a fire
We should bring light to the darkness or hope to the hopeless.
For the silent and the broken hearted
This change is for those who suffer in silence and have broken hearts.
Won't you stand up
Can you take a stand for what you believe in?
Stand up
Stand against oppression.
Stand up
Stand up for love.
Won't you stand up you girls and boys?
Can you use your voice to make a difference?
There's a comfort
We can find comfort in knowing things can change.
There's healing
There is healing and hope for those who need it most.
High above the pain and sorrow
We can rise above pain and sorrow.
Change is coming
Change is on the horizon.
Can you feel it?
Do you sense it too?
Calling us into a new tomorrow
We are being called to create a new future.
When the walls fall all around you
When you feel trapped, alone and defeated.
When your hope has turned to dust
When you lose faith in the future.
Let the sound of love surround you
Allow love to fill your heart and guide you.
Beat like a heart in each of us
We are all capable of loving and making a difference.
Won't you stand up you girls and boys?
Can you use your voice to create change?
Won't you stand up
Take a stand for what you know is right.
Won't you stand up
Be brave enough to stand up.
Won't you stand up and use your voice?
Speak up for what you believe in.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JENNIFER NETTLES, KRISTIAN BUSH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Katherine Moffett
kristians voice in the beginning is SO calming. it makes me feel reassured and happy... chills! absolutely no one like this group, i love sugarland <3
JulieAnneWhit
And THIS is why we love them. Thisis how you make an impact in the lives of young people. Positive, beautiful lyrics with a message of hope and peace. Thank you, Sugarland!
weirdoregon
Both Kristian and Jennifer have excellent voices and seem like truly exceptional people to boot.
fred flintstone
These two artists are proof that you can be a major talent, major star AND a good person. So many of todays "stars" could take lessons from these two.
PapayaJoy
This song motivates me SOOOO much to make a difference in the world. Thank you for spreading loving and inspiring messages!
Barry Butler
+PapayaJoy Great Fantastic Machine and they NEED to get back together and go in this ROCK Direction....
James Ainsworth
I LOVE this song... It’s on my main playlist and I never get tired of hearing it. Stand Up is like a spiritual anthem for me.
Kris489
The Incredible Machine tour is still to this day probably one of the best concerts I've ever been to - Little Big Town opened for them, and the whole show was amazing, the set, the music, the vibe - This has always been my fav song of all, powerful message! Just saw Sugarland as they came into town last night on their Bigger tour and am soooo glad to have you guys back! <3
Shelly Rickel
This song needs to be played more for people everywhere to get the point y'all are making. It sure gives one goosebumps, it is inspiring & it is something that the message gets heard in this song anywhere & everywhere in the world today
Chip Heyboer
This live version is even better than whats on the LP. Nailed it Y'all!