Denning was born on December 1, 1992 in Warner Robins, Georgia. He began pursuing his musical interests after listening to music with his father as a teenager, and released his first independent single in 2012, "Ready for Tonight". After moving to Nashville, Tennessee in 2014, he got a publishing deal with RED Creative Group, which led to him writing songs for Jason Aldean, Justin Moore, and Chase Rice among others. After promoting himself on social media, he began performing as opening acts for Moore, Rice, and Lanco. In 2018, he signed to Mercury Nashville and released the single "David Ashley Parker from Powder Springs", which has charted on Country Airplay. In 2019, Denning released his second single, "After a Few", which became a Top 10 hit on the Country Airplay chart. In May 2020, "After a Few" set a Billboard record by spending 60 weeks on the Country Airplay chart, breaking the previous record of 59 weeks, which had been set by Jimmie Allen's single "Make Me Want To". The following month, it reached #1 after 65 weeks on the chart, also setting a record for the slowest ascent to the top.
"David Ashley Parker from Powder Springs" is based on Denning's real-life experiences with identity document forgery when he was underaged, and David Ashley Parker is a real person whose identity Denning used to buy beer and cigarettes when he was not old enough to do so legally. Denning wrote the song with Jon Randall and Jessi Alexander. Denning also co-wrote Michael Ray's 2019 single "Her World or Mine".
Denning has released his first extended play, titled Beer's Better Cold, on May 15, 2020. "Where That Beer’s Been" was sent to radio as the second single off the EP in June 2020.
ABBY
Travis Denning Lyrics
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I've put up with your drama just about long enough
And now you wanna know if there's somebody else
Well, if I'm bein' honest, then the answer is yes
And her name is Abby, that's anybody but you
She'll have a bad little body, be the life of the party
Drink a cold beer tooShe won't make me go crazy, like you-know-who
And her name is Abby, that's anybody but you
Me and A-B-B-Y
Gonna have an H-E double-L of a time
Yeah, A-B-B-Y
Anybody but you sounds good tonight, ayy
Well, I'll bet you and her probably won't get along
She'll love my beat-up truck and all my old country songs
She'll even fit right in with all my wild-ass friends (yeah)
And later on, when I go introduce her to them
I'll be like, this is Abby, that's anybody but you
She'll have a bad little body, be the life of the party
Drink a cold beer too
She won't make me go crazy, like you-know-who
And her name is Abby, that's anybody but you
Look, she won't drive a Honda, won't hate my mama
Won't love the drama, amen
Can't wait to see her, can't wait to meet her
Get her name, but 'til then
I'ma call her Abby, that's anybody but you
She'll have a bad little body, be the life of the partyDrink a cold beer too
She won't make me go crazy, like you-know-who
And her name is Abby, that's anybody but you
Me and A-B-B-Y
Gonna have an H-E double-L of a time
Yeah, A-B-B-Y
Anybody but you sounds good tonight, ayy
Yeah, this is Abby, that's anybody but you
Travis Denning's "Abby" is a breakup song that focuses on the singer's search for a new love interest who is anyone but his ex-girlfriend. He's had enough of her drama and is moving on to someone else, with a specific set of criteria in mind. The song is cheeky and playful, using wordplay and rhymes to convey the singer's emotions.
The lyrics are structured around the chorus, where the singer sings about his new crush, Abby. He describes her as having a great body, being the life of the party, and not driving him crazy like his ex-girlfriend did. The name "Abby" is used as a stand-in for anyone who fits these characteristics, and it becomes a sort of mantra throughout the song. The verses tell the story of the singer's breakup and his decision to move on, highlighting the differences between his ex and his new crush.
Denning's use of humor and wordplay make "Abby" an entertaining listen, but the song also touches on the universal feeling of wanting to find someone who makes us feel good and who is different from our past partners. The playful tone also allows for the singer's negative feelings towards his ex to be delivered in a less harsh manner than they might be in a more serious breakup song.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate to break it to you girl, but we're breakin' up
I'm sorry to tell you this, but our relationship has come to an end
I've put up with your drama just about long enough
I can no longer tolerate your excessive emotional outbursts
And now you wanna know if there's somebody else
You're curious if there is another person in my life
Well, if I'm bein' honest then the answer is yes
To be truthful, there is indeed someone else in my life
And her name is Abby, that's anybody but you
The person I'm interested in is named Abby, specifically because she's not you
She'll have a bad little body, be the life of the party
Abby is physically attractive and knows how to enjoy herself in social situations
Drink a cold beer too
She also enjoys consuming alcoholic beverages
She won't make me go crazy, like you-know-who
Unlike you, Abby won't drive me insane with her drama
Me and A-B-B-Y
Abby and I
Gonna have an H-E double-L of a time
We're going to have a great time together
Well, I'll bet you and her probably won't get along
I imagine that you and Abby won't get along well with each other
She'll love my beat-up truck and all my old country songs
Abby shares my fondness for older vehicles and country music
She'll even fit right in with all my wild-ass friends
My friends and Abby will get along easily
And later on when I go introduce her to them
When I bring Abby around to meet my friends
Look, she won't drive a Honda, won't hate my mama
Unlike you, Abby doesn't drive a Honda and doesn't despise my mother
Won't love the drama, amen
Abby doesn't encourage or enjoy drama in her life
Can't wait to see her, can't wait to meet her
I'm eager to see Abby and get to know her better
Get her name but 'til then
I don't know her name yet, but I will soon
Yeah, this is Abby, that's anybody but you
Yes, the person I'm with now is Abby, who is specifically not you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ashley Glenn Gorley, Matt Jenkins, Richard Chase McGill
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@FieldsofLove
These songs take me back to moments I’ll treasure forever. Thank you for this!
@ChelseaBeth-90
I heard this song for the first time last Thanksgiving and it's what put the name Abigail/Abby in my head for my daughter. She was stillborn in December and every time I hear this song I always smile and think of her. ❤❤
@victoriasjourney1577
I just found this song this year and I have been missing out! Absolutely great
@katrina_burgoyne
The head turns, the hip thrusts, the water.... this is just great!
@travisdenning7366
Thanks sweetheart, will love to hear from you.💞💞
@travisdenning545
Hello thank you for the comment I really appreciate ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@christycoalson36
This man's sense of humor 🤣 ☺️🥰
@travisdenning7366
Thanks sweetheart, you're really amazing, will love to hear from you.💞💞
@abbifriebe5931
Maybe Abbi! That's ME!!❤😂🎉
@aronkirbymusic
It's the hair and swag for me 🤣 I wasnt expecting anything less for this awesome song !