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Introduction
“Southern Belle,” released in August 2015, marked a bold shift in Scotty McCreery’s musical journey. Known for his deep, traditional country vocals, McCreery ventured into a more pop-infused sound with this track, showcasing a different facet of his artistry. He acknowledged this evolution, stating, “This is probably about as far left as we’ll go.”
The song is a lively tribute to the quintessential Southern woman, blending playful lyrics with energetic instrumentation. It paints vivid images of Southern charm, referencing sweet tea, blue jeans, and honey biscuits, encapsulating the allure of Southern belles. McCreery’s performance adds a youthful exuberance, making it a fun and catchy tune.
Despite its fresh approach, “Southern Belle” received mixed reactions. Some fans appreciated McCreery’s experimentation, while others longed for his traditional sound. Commercially, the song peaked at number 45 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, leading to McCreery parting ways with Mercury Nashville.
The accompanying music video, directed by Roman White, features McCreery alongside cheerleaders and band members from Nashville’s Belmont University and Vanderbilt University, adding a spirited visual element to the song’s theme.
“Southern Belle” stands as a testament to McCreery’s willingness to explore and expand his musical horizons, offering fans a glimpse into his versatility as an artist.
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Lyrics
Somewhere down south there’s a swingin’ screen door
Sundressed beauty on a hot front porch
Knocking one back baby, oh my Lord, have mercy
Shootin’ out gravel, saying, oh my stars
She’s Dukes of Hazzard in her daddy’s car
Amazing grace in a Mason jar, have mercy
You can go around the block, ’round the town, ’round the world
But there’s nothin’ like a down home girl
Ain’t nothin’ ring like a southern belle
Those angels singin’ down in the Bible Belt
Well brother, if lovin’ those sweet tea, blue jean dreams is wrong
Well, I can’t help it
Ain’t nothin’ ring like a southern belle
Saturday night with the red lipstick
Just like Scarlet, she’s gone with the wind
Sunday mornin’ with the honey biscuits, have mercy
You can go around the block, ’round the town, ’round the world
But there’s nothin’ like a down home girl
Ain’t nothin’ ring like a southern belle
Those angels singin’ down in the Bible Belt
Well brother, if lovin’ those sweet tea, blue jean dreams is wrong
Well, I can’t help it
Ain’t nothin’ ring like a southern belle
Baby swing low, makin’ me high
Wanna catch your heart like firefly
Hold on to you for the rest of my life
Have mercy
My baby swingin’ low is makin’ me high
Wanna catch your heart like a firefly
Hold on to you for the rest of my life
Ain’t nothin’ ring like a southern belle
Those angels singin’ down in the Bible Belt
Well brother if lovin’ those sweet tea, blue jean dreams is wrong
Well I can’t help it
Ain’t nothing ring, no nothin’ rings like a southern belle
Oh, like a southern belle
Well brother, if lovin’ those sweet tea, blue jean dreams is wrong
Guess I’ll be wrong with my southern belle