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"
You Just Might Make Me Believe
Sugarland Lyrics
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Bills on the table gettin' higher and higher
They just keep on comin', there's no end in sight
I'm just holdin' on tight
I've got someone who loves me
More than words can say
And I'm thankful for that each and every day
And if I count all my blessings
Still hard to find faith
[Chorus]
But if you look in my eyes
And tell me we'll be alright
If you promise never to leave
You just might make me believe
It's just day to day, tryin' to make ends meet
What I'd give for an address on Easy Street
I need a deep margarita to help me unwind
Leave my troubles behind
[Chorus]
I used to believe in us
When times got tough
Lately I'm afraid
That even love is not enough
But if you can look in my eyes
And tell me we'll be alright
If you promise never to leave
You just might make
Oh, you just might make me
You just might make me believe
The lyrics of "You Just Might Make Me Believe" by Sugarland explore the challenges of struggling financially and dealing with difficult times. The opening lines paint a picture of trouble and stress that seem to be never-ending. The bills are piling up higher and higher, and the situation seems hopeless. However, the singer finds comfort in the love they share with their significant other. They are grateful for this love and try to count their blessings, but finding faith in a better future seems hard.
The chorus speaks to the power of love to provide hope and comfort in tough times. All the singer needs is for their partner to reassure them that everything will be alright, and that they won't leave them alone to face their struggles. If they can do this, it just might be enough to make the singer believe in a better future.
The second verse shows the singer's desire for an easier life, even wishing for an address on "Easy Street." They want to be able to let go of their troubles and unwind, perhaps with a drink or by forgetting their problems for a little while. The final verse reveals that the singer is struggling with doubts about their love, wondering if it is enough to overcome the challenges they face. But the chorus offers a glimmer of hope that if their partner can provide the necessary support, they just might be able to believe again.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the strains of living in difficult circumstances and the power of love to provide hope and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
I got miles of trouble spreadin' far and wide
I am facing several problems that are widespread and affecting me from all directions.
Bills on the table gettin' higher and higher
The amount of money that I owe keeps increasing every day.
They just keep on comin', there's no end in sight
The issues that I am facing are relentless and never-ending.
I'm just holdin' on tight
I am just trying to endure all the difficulties and keep moving forward.
I've got someone who loves me
I have a person in my life who cares for me deeply.
More than words can say
The extent of their love is difficult to put into words.
And I'm thankful for that each and every day
I am grateful for their presence in my life, and I show it every single day.
And if I count all my blessings
When I take stock of all the good things in my life,
I get a smile on my face
I feel happy and content with what I have.
Still hard to find faith
Despite this, I find it difficult to keep the faith and remain optimistic.
But if you look in my eyes
However, if you were to gaze into my eyes,
And tell me we'll be alright
And assure me that everything will be fine,
If you promise never to leave
If you make a commitment to never leave my side,
You just might make me believe
You have the power to make me regain my faith in a better future.
It's just day to day, tryin' to make ends meet
Every day is a struggle as I try to make enough money to pay my bills.
What I'd give for an address on Easy Street
I wish I were wealthy enough to live a life without any worries.
I need a deep margarita to help me unwind
I need to relax and forget about my problems for a little while.
Leave my troubles behind
To escape from all my problems, at least for a little while.
I used to believe in us
I could rely on our love and partnership.
When times got tough
Even when faced with adversity.
Lately I'm afraid
Recently, however, I have lost my faith and am becoming frightened.
That even love is not enough
The love that we have for each other might not be sufficient to overcome my problems.
Oh, you just might make me
You are capable enough to help me.
You just might make me believe
You have the power to help me regain my faith in love and a better future.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., GREATER GOOD SONGS
Written by: BRUCE GAITSCH, KEITHEN CARTER, PATRICK LEONARD, PATRICK RAYMOND LEONARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jccaldwell3518
Probably my favorite song of all time and i'm a black dude from the projects lol......speaks directly to things i saw growing up....proves just how similar we all are regardless of skin color or anything else for that matter....powerful music
@SOULSTARBELLYDANCER7
Love them!
@jennipacewohlfeil4042
Im a white girl, & you are so incredibly Wright!!! XOXO
@mowglilp
Sir, you need 7 billion likes for your comment.
@mowglilp
Lindsey Reason What? problem?
@shombette
that is truth, my friend! there are some things we can a relate to :)
@jeffreymarc8735
Jenn puts her heart and soul into everything she sings. You will fall in love when you watch her sing . She can do magic with the looks she has
@traceyreynolds5221
I love the emotion Jennifer puts into all her performances
@marcusharper1022
I have always said i'd love her and cater to her endlessly just from the emotions she puts into the songs. That shows a loyal woman right there
@strawberryseason
Their best songs like this one, were written by Kristen Hall. Too bad Kristen left. The combo of Kristen's intellect and Jennifer's delivery was a winning combination. Nothing they have done since has matched the artistry of the first album.