That's Why I'm Here (song)
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"That's Why I'm Here" is the title of a song written by Mark Alan Springer and Shaye Smith. It was recorded by American country music
artist Kenny Chesney
and released in March 1998 as the third single from his 1997 album I Will Stand
. The song is Chesney's sixth Top Ten country hit, reaching a peak of number 2 on the Billboard
country charts.
magazine that the song was his favorite on the album. "The thing that is so cool about this song is that it's about an alcoholic that's stuggling to get better, but it has a happy ending and there's a lot of hope in this song."
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney
Kenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
and released in March 1998 as the third single from his 1997 album I Will Stand
I Will Stand
-Personnel:As listed in liner notes.*Eddie Bayers – drums*Kenny Bell – acoustic guitar*Shannon Brown – background vocals*Larry Byrom – acoustic guitar*Melonie Cannon – background vocals*Glen Duncan – fiddle, mandolin*Sonny Garrish – Dobro, steel guitar...
. The song is Chesney's sixth Top Ten country hit, reaching a peak of number 2 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
country charts.
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Chesney told BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
magazine that the song was his favorite on the album. "The thing that is so cool about this song is that it's about an alcoholic that's stuggling to get better, but it has a happy ending and there's a lot of hope in this song."
Chart positions
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... ) |
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