Gene Watson’s Peers within the country music industry believe in the sheer talent of this unassuming man from east Texas, so much so that Gene is regarded by many of them as ‘the singer’s singer’ – and rightly so!
All of Gene Watson’s Peers, who were contacted during 2021, were most gracious with their time and words.
It is here, within this special part of The Gene Watson Fan Site, that you have an opportunity to read a quote from Terri Clark, which she submitted to this site on Sunday 20 June 2021.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to Terri Clark who made a special contribution to this unique part of this online ‘celebration of a Lone Star Hero’.
Sean Brady would also like to take this opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to Jefferson Ross, George Gruhn and Rob Ruff at Gruhn Guitars, 2120 8th Avenue South in Nashville, TN 37204, without whom this Gene Watson Peer’s Quote from Terri Clark would not have been possible.
Terri Clark
This quote was submitted on Sunday 20 June 2021.
‘I’ve always loved Gene’s amazingly smooth (and pure country) vocal delivery on songs like ‘Farewell Party‘, which was written by Lawton Williams (Monday 24 July 1922 – Thursday 26 July 2007) and ‘Paper Rosie‘, which was written by Dallas Harms (Thursday 18 July 1935 – Saturday 12 October 2019).
When ‘Fourteen Carat Mind‘, which was written by Dallas Frazier (Friday 27 October 1939 – Friday 14 January 2022) and Larry Lee Favorite (Saturday 6 January 1940 – Saturday 26 May 2001) came out, I was 12, and rushed to the record store with my allowance money to buy the 45RPM single. Being a self proclaimed ‘sentimental pack rat’, I still have it today.
Gene is an incredibly deserving Opry member, and true country legend’
Thank you, Terri Clark, for your support of Gene Watson.
About Terri Clark…
Terri Clark was born Terri Lynn Sauson on Monday 5 August 1968 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Terri Clark’s family eventually settled in Medicine Hat, Alberta, where she was raised. Terri Clark is the third of four children; she has a younger brother, Peter, and two older sisters, Kim and Tina.
Terri Clark’s grandparents, Ray and Betty Gauthier, were both noted Canadian country music musicians, having opened for a number of artists, including George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013) and Johnny Cash (Friday 26 February 1932 – Friday 12 September 2003).
Terri Clark’s mother, Linda, had belonged to the Canadian folk scene. Terri Clark’s parents divorced when she was young and her mother remarried, with Terri taking on her stepfather’s last name.
By the time she attended high school, Terri Clark had grown to love country music and worked at a local Chinese restaurant in order to save money to move to Nashville. After graduating from Crescent Heights High School in 1987, Terri Clark moved to Nashville where she got her start playing at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, a honky-tonk bar across the alley from Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium.
At that time, country music executives were largely uninterested in traditional country, but record producer and singer Keith Stegall gave Terri Clark advice and encouraged her not to give up.
In 1994, Keith Stegall became an executive at PolyGram Records / Mercury Records in Nashville and promptly signed Terri Clark to a recording deal.
On Tuesday 8 August 1995, Terri Clark saw the release of her self-titled debut album, ‘Terri Clark’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1995), which was produced by Keith Stegall and Chris Waters, and included four tracks, which were hit singles:
‘Better Things To Do’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1995) / this track also reached No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1995
During late 1996, Terri Clark was awarded ‘Single of The Year’ for ‘Better Things To Do’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom shapiro and Chris Waters), along with ‘Album of The Year’ for ‘Terri Clark’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1995) by the Canadian Country Music Association.
‘When Boy Meets Girl’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1995) / this track also reached No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1995
‘If I Were You’ (written by Terri Clark) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart for one week in June 1996) / this track also reached No.8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1996
‘Suddenly Single’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.11 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1996) / this track also reached No.34 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1996
Terri Clark’s self-titled debut album, ‘Terri Clark’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1995) also included the following tracks:
‘Catch 22’ (written by Terri Clark, Chris Waters and Bob Regan)
‘Is Fort Worth Worth It’ (written by Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters)
‘Tyin’ A Heart To A Tumbleweed’ (written by Terri Clark, Terry Clayton and Stan Lawrence)
‘When We Had It Bad’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters)
‘Flowers After The Fact’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters)
‘The Inside Story’ (written by Terri Clark and Terry Clayton)
‘Was There A Girl On Your Boys’ Night Out’ (written by Terri Clark, Terry Clayton and Stan Lawrence)
‘Something You Should’ve Said’ (written by Terri Clark and Chris Waters)
Personnel involved in the recording of Terri Clark’s self-titled debut album, ‘Terri Clark’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1995) included the following:
Eddie Bayers (drums)
Richard Bennett (electric guitar)
Terri Clark (lead vocals, background vocals)
Stuart Duncan (fiddle, mandolin)
Sonny Garrish (pedal steel guitar, lap steel guitar)
John Kelton (cowbell, percussion)
B. James Lowry, Don Potter and Biff Watson (acoustic guitar)
Liana Manis, John Wesley Ryles and Dennis Wilson (background vocals)
Brent Mason (electric guitar, tic tac bass, six-string bass)
Duncan Mullins and Glenn Worf (bass guitar)
Matt Rollings (piano)
Joe Spivey (fiddle)
Terri Clark’s self-titled debut album, ‘Terri Clark’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1995), reached No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Albums Chart in 1995, No.13 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1995, No.79 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in 1995, and No.1 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers Chart in 1995.
Terri Clark’s self-titled debut album, ‘Terri Clark’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1995), was certified ‘Gold’ by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States on Friday 5 April 1996 and ‘Platinum’ on Tuesday 29 July 1997.
On Tuesday 5 November 1996, Terri Clark saw the release of ‘Just The Same’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1996), which was produced by Keith Stegall, Chris Waters and Terri Clark, and included four tracks, which were hit singles:
‘Poor Poor Pitiful Me’, which was written by Warren Zevon (Friday 24 January 1947 – Sunday 7 September 2003) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1996) / this track also reached No.5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1996 / the original version of this track was recorded by Warren Zevon, who included it on ‘Warren Zevon’ (Asylum Records, 1976) / this track was also recorded by Linda Ronstadt, who included it on ‘Simple Dreams’ (Asylum Records, 1977); Linda Ronstadt’s version of the track reached No.26 on the Cash Box Top 100 Chart in 1978, and No.31 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1978
‘Emotional Girl’ (written by Rick Bowles, Terri Clark and Chris Waters) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1997) / this track also reached No.10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1997
‘Just The Same’ (written by Terri Clark, Chris Waters and Tom Shapiro) (No.16 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1997) / this track also reached No.49 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1997
‘Something In The Water’ (written by Terri Clark, Chris Waters and Tom Shapiro) (No.39 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1997)
Terri Clark’s ‘Just The Same’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1996) also included the following tracks:
‘Neon Flame’ (written by Terri Clark, Chris Waters and Chuck Jones)
‘Any Woman’ (written by Terri Clark, Chris Waters and Tom Shapiro)
‘Twang Thang’ (written by Terri Clark, Chris Waters and Tom Shapiro)
‘You Do Or You Don’t’ (written by Bob DiPiero and Karen Staley)
‘Keeper of The Flame’ (written by Terri Clark)
‘Not What I Wanted To Hear’ (written by Terri Clark, Chris Waters and Tom Shapiro)
‘Hold Your Horses’ (written by Pam Gadd and Carl Jackson)
Personnel involved in the recording of Terri Clark’s ‘Just The Same’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1996) included the following:
Eddie Bayers (drums)
Terri Clark (lead vocals)
Stuart Duncan, Aubrey Haynie and Joe Spivey (fiddle)
Paul Franklin (pedal steel guitar, lap steel guitar)
Brent Mason (electric guitar)
Terry McMillan (Monday 12 October 1953 – Friday 2 February 2007) (cowbell)
Duncan Mullins and Michael Rhodes (Wednesday 16 September 1953 – Saturday 4 March 2023) (bass guitar)
Steve Nathan and Gary Prim (piano)
Brent Rowan (acoustic guitar, electric guitar)
John Wesley Ryles, Ricky Skaggs, Dennis Wilson and Cheryl Wolff (background vocals)
John Willis (acoustic guitar)
Carl Marsh (strings performance, strings arrangements)
Terri Clark’s ‘Just The Same’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1996) reached No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Albums Chart in 1996, No.47 on the Canadian RPM Top Albums Chart in 1996, No.10 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1996, and No.58 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in 1996.
It was also in 1996, when Terri Clark saw the release of a non-album single, ‘Hope’, which reached No.57 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1996.
In 1997, Terri Clark was awarded ‘The Fans’ Choice Award’, an award she would win six more times between 2001 and 2007, and ‘Female Artist of The Year’, an award she would also claim in 2004 and 2005.
In March 1998, Terri Clark visited Calgary, Alberta in Canada to film her first television special, ‘Terri Clark: Coming Home’, which premiered on Friday 27 March 1998 on CBC in Canada. During the special, Terri Clark was visited by Canadian country artists, Paul Brandt and George Fox.
On Tuesday 19 May 1998, Terri Clark saw the release of ‘How I Feel’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1998), which was produced by Keith Stegall, and included four tracks, which were hit singles:
‘Now That I Found You’ (written by J.D. Martin, Paul Begaud and Vanessa Corish) (No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1998) / this track also reached No.72 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1998, and No.2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1998
‘You’re Easy On The Eyes’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1998) / this track also reached No.40 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1998, and No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1998
‘Everytime I Cry’ (written by Bob Regan and Karen Staley) (No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1999) / this track also reached No.69 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1999, and No.12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1999
‘Unsung Hero’ (written by David Tyson, Tina Arena and Dean McTaggart) (No.15 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1999) / this track also reached No.47 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1999 / the original version of this track was recorded by Tina Arena, who included it on ‘In Deep’ (Columbia Records, 1997)
Terri Clark’s ‘How I Feel’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1998) also included the following tracks:
‘I’m Alright’ (written by Angelo Petraglia, Larry Gottlieb and Kim Richey) / the original version of this track was recorded by Kim Richey, who included it on ‘Bitter Sweet’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1997)
‘That’s How I Feel’ (written by Sunny Russ, Terri Clark and Stephony Smith)
‘Getting Even With The Blues’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters)
‘Til I Get There’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters)
‘Not Getting Over You’ (written by Terri Clark)
‘This Ole Heart’ (written by David Lee and Tony Lane)
‘Cure For The Common Heartache’ (written by Leslie Satcher, Melba Montgomery and Larry Cordle)
‘That’s Me Not Loving You’ (written by Bob DiPiero, Chris Waters and Terri Clark)
Personnel involved in the recording of Terri Clark’s ‘How I Feel’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1998) included the following:
Terri Clark (lead vocals)
J.T. Corenflos (Wednesday 6 November 1963 – Saturday 24 October 2020) and Brent Mason (electric guitar)
Dan Dugmore (slide guitar, steel guitar)
Stuart Duncan (fiddle, mandolin)
Paul Franklin and Sonny Garrish (steel guitar)
Owen Hale (drums, percussion)
John Barlow Jarvis (piano)
Gary Prim (keyboards)
John Willis (acoustic guitar)
Glenn Worf (bass guitar)
Alison Krauss (background vocals on ‘Cure For The Common Heartache’)
Robert Bailey, Terri Clark, Vicki Hampton, Sunny Russ, John Wesley Ryles and Stephony Smith (background vocals)
Terri Clark’s ‘How I Feel’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1998) reached No.4 on the Canadian RPM Country Albums Chart in 1998, No.38 on the Canadian RPM Top Albums Chart in 1998, No.10 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1998, and No.70 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in 1998.
To promote Terri Clark’s ‘How I Feel’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1998), Terri Clark was added as the opening act for Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn (Kix Brooks & Ronnie Dunn) 1998 tour.
On Tuesday 19 September 2000, Terri Clark saw the release of ‘Fearless’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2000), which was produced by Terri Clark, Steuart Smith and Keith Stegall, and included four tracks, which were hit singles:
‘A Little Gasoline’ (written by Dean Miller and Tammy Rogers) (No.9 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2000) / this track also reached No.75 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2000, and No.13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2000 / this track was produced by Terri Clark and Steuart Smith, with assistance from Keith Stegall
‘No Fear’ (written by Mary Chapin Carpenter and Terri Clark) (No.27 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2001) / this track was produced by Terri Clark and Steuart Smith, with assistance from Keith Stegall
‘Getting There’ (written by Gary Burr and Terri Clark) (No.41 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2001) / this track was produced by Terri Clark and Steuart Smith
‘Empty’ (written by Gary Butler and Terri Clark) / this track was released as a single in both Canada and the United States in 2001, but it did not chart in either territory on any chart / this track was produced by Terri Clark and Steuart Smith
Terri Clark’s ‘Fearless’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2000) also included the following tracks:
‘Sometimes Goodbye’ (written by Beth Nielsen Chapman, Terri Clark and Annie Roboff)
‘Take My Time’ (written by Angelo Petraglia and Terri Clark)
‘Easy From Now On’, which was written by Carlene Carter and Susanna Clark (Saturday 11 March 1939 – Wednesday 27 June 2012) / the original version of this track was recorded by Carlene Carter, who included it on ‘I Fell In Love’ (Reprise Records, 1990)
‘The Last Thing I Wanted’ (written by Mary Chapin Carpenter and Kim Richey)
‘To Tell You Everything’ (written by Mary Chapin Carpenter and Terri Clark)
‘The Real Thing’ (written by Angelo Petraglia and Terri Clark)
‘Midnight’s Gone’ (written by Gary Burr and Terri Clark)
‘Good Mother’ (written by Robert Foster and Jann Arden)
Terri Clark’s ‘Fearless’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2000) reached No.4 on the Canadian RPM Country Albums Chart in 2000, No.8 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 2000, and No.85 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in 2000.
Terri Clark’s ‘Fearless’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2000) was certified ‘Gold’ in Canada, but it was not as successful in the United States.
In December 2001, following a change of management, Terri Clark began work on a new studio album, ‘Pain To Kill’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2003), with a new producer, Byron Gallimore.
On Tuesday 13 January 2003, Terri Clark saw the release of ‘Pain To Kill’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2003), which was produced by Byron Gallimore and Keith Stegall, and included three tracks, which were hit singles:
‘I Just Wanna Be Mad’ (written by Kelley Lovelace and Lee Thomas Miller) (No.2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2002) / this track also reached No.27 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2002 / this track was produced by Byron Gallimore
‘Three Mississippi’ (written by Angelo Petraglia, Hillary Lindsey and Troy Verges) (No.30 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2003) / this track was produced by Byron Gallimore
‘I Wanna Do It All’ (written by Rick Giles, Gilles Godard and Tim Nichols) (No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2003) / this track also reached No.38 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2003 / this track was produced by Byron Gallimore
Terri Clark’s ‘Pain To Kill’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2003) also included the following tracks:
‘Pain To Kill’ (written by Steve Bogard and Tom Shapiro) / this track was produced by Byron Gallimore
‘I Just Called To Say Goodbye’ (written by Julie Adkison and Connie Harrington) / this track was produced by Keith Stegall
‘The One You Love’ (written by Gary Burr and Terri Clark) / this track was produced by Byron Gallimore / this track was re-recorded by Terri Clark, who included it on ‘The Long Way Home’ (Bare Track Records / Capitol Nashville Records / EMI Canada, 2009), with background vocals from Vince Gill
‘Almost Gone’ (written by Terri Clark, Lisa Scott and Stephony Smith) / this track was produced by Keith Stegall
‘Working Girl’, which was written by Matraca Berg and Randy Lynn Scruggs (Monday 3 August 1953 – Tuesday 17 April 2018) / this track was produced by Byron Gallimore
‘Better Than You’ (written by Terri Clark and Rory Lee Feek) / this track was produced by Keith Stegall
‘Not A Bad Thing’ (written by Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant and Sunny Russ) / this track was produced by Keith Stegall / this track was also recorded by Trisha Yearwood, who included it on ‘Heaven, Heartache And The Power of Love’ (Big Machine Records, 2007)
‘The First To Fall’, which was written by Patricia Karen Bunch (Thursday 22 June 1939 – Monday 30 January 2023), Terri Clark and Georgia Middleman / this track was produced by Keith Stegall
‘God & Me’ (written by Carol Ann Brown and Terri Clark) / this track was produced by Keith Stegall
Personnel involved in the recording of Terri Clark’s ‘Pain To Kill’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2003) included the following:
Pat Buchanan, J.T. Corenflos (Wednesday 6 November 1963 – Saturday 24 October 2020), Kenny Greenberg, B. James Lowry and Brent Mason (electric guitar)
Mark Casstevens and Bruce Watkins (banjo)
Terri Clark (lead vocals)
Stuart Duncan (fiddle, mandolin)
Paul Franklin and John Hughey (Wednesday 27 December 1933 – Sunday 18 November 2007) (steel guitar)
Vince Gill, Wes Hightower, Hillary Lindsey, Liana Manis, John Wesley Ryles and Leslie Satcher (background vocals)
Aubrey Haynie and Jonathan Yudkin (fiddle)
Steve Nathan (keyboards)
Gary Prim (piano)
Keith Stegall (harmonica)
Biff Watson (acoustic guitar)
Lonnie Wilson (drums)
Glenn Worf (bass guitar)
Terri Clark’s ‘Pain To Kill’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2003) reached No.5 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 2003, and No.27 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in 2003.
On Saturday 15 May 2004, during a performance on the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Terri Clark was surprised by Steve Wariner, and her mother, Linda, with an invitation to become a member of The Grand Ole Opry.
On Saturday 12 June 2004, Terri Clark was officially inducted into The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, and is currently the only female Canadian member of The Grand Ole Opry.
On Tuesday 27 July 2004, Terri Clark saw the release of ‘Greatest Hits 1994 – 2004’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2004), which included the following tracks:
‘Better Things To Do’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1995) / this track also reached No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1995
‘When Boy Meets Girl’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1995) / this track also reached No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1995
‘If I Were You’ (written by Terri Clark) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart for one week in June 1996) / this track also reached No.8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1996
‘Poor Poor Pitiful Me’, which was written by Warren Zevon (Friday 24 January 1947 – Sunday 7 September 2003) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1996) / this track also reached No.5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1996 / the original version of this track was recorded by Warren Zevon, who included it on ‘Warren Zevon’ (Asylum Records, 1976) / this track was also recorded by Linda Ronstadt, who included it on ‘Simple Dreams’ (Asylum Records, 1977); Linda Ronstadt’s version of the track reached No.26 on the Cash Box Top 100 Chart in 1978, and No.31 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1978
‘Emotional Girl’ (written by Rick Bowles, Terri Clark and Chris Waters) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1997) / this track also reached No.10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1997
‘Now That I Found You’ (written by J.D. Martin, Paul Begaud and Vanessa Corish) (No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1998) / this track also reached No.72 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1998, and No.2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1998
‘You’re Easy On The Eyes’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1998) / this track also reached No.40 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1998, and No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1998
‘Everytime I Cry’ (written by Bob Regan and Karen Staley) (No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1999) / this track also reached No.69 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1999, and No.12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1999
‘A Little Gasoline’ (written by Dean Miller and Tammy Rogers) (No.9 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2000) / this track also reached No.75 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2000, and No.13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2000
‘I Just Wanna Be Mad’ (written by Kelley Lovelace and Lee Thomas Miller) (No.2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2002 / this track also reached No.27 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2002 / this track was initially intended to be recorded by Sara Evans, but she passed on it
‘I Wanna Do It All’ (written by Rick Giles, Gilles Godard and Tim Nichols) (No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2003) / this track also reached No.38 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2003
‘Girls Lie Too’ (written by Connie Harrington, Kelley Lovelace and Tim Nichols) (No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2004) / this track also reached No.36 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2004, and No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2004 / this track was new
‘One of The Guys’ (written by Terri Clark, Gilles Godard and Tim Nichols) / this track was new
‘No Fear’ (written by Mary Chapin Carpenter and Terri Clark) / this track was a ‘live’ recording, which was made, in 2003, in Duluth, Georgia / the original version of this track reached No.27 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2001
Personnel involved in the recording of the tracks, ‘Girls Lie Too’ (written by Connie Harrington, Kelley Lovelace and Tim Nichols) and ‘One of The Guys’ (written by Terri Clark, Gilles Godard and Tim Nichols), included the following:
Mike Brignardello (bass guitar)
Terri Clark (lead vocals, background vocals)
Stuart Duncan (fiddle)
Paul Franklin and Sonny Garrish (steel guitar)
Wes Hightower (background vocals)
B. James Lowry (acoustic guitar)
Brent Mason (electric guitar)
Steve Nathan (keyboards)
Gary Prim (piano)
Lonnie Wilson (drums)
Glenn Worf (bass guitar)
Terri Clark’s ‘Greatest Hits 1994 – 2004’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2004) reached No.4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 2004, and No.14 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in 2004.
In 2004, Kathy Louvin garnered two Grammy Awards for her work, as co-executive producer and performer, on a shining tribute to her father and uncle (Ira Louvin and Charlie Louvin), ‘Livin’, Lovin’, Losin’, Songs of The Louvin Brothers’ (Universal South Records, 2003), which was released on Tuesday 30 September 2003; one of the included tracks was ‘I Can’t Keep You In Love with Me’, which was written by Charlie Louvin (Thursday 7 July 1927 – Wednesday 26 January 2011) and Ira Louvin (Monday 21 April 1924 – Sunday 20 June 1965), and featured guest vocals from Vince Gill and Terri Clark.
It was also in 2004 when Terri Clark saw the release of a non-album single, ‘The World Needs A Drink’ (written by Casey Beathard), which was intended to be included on ‘Honky Tonk Songs’ (Mercury Records, 2005), an album which was not released; ‘The World Needs A Drink’ reached No.24 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2004, and No.26 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2004.
The unreleased Terri Clark album, ‘Honky Tonk Songs’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2005), was produced by Byron Gallimore, and was expected to include the following tracks:
‘Honky Tonk Song’
‘I Wish He’d Been Drinkin’ Whiskey’
‘Damn Right (I’m Gonna Miss You)’
‘The World Needs A Drink’ (written by Casey Beathard)
‘Cowboy Days’
‘Travelin’ Soul’
‘Bigger Windows’
‘Everybody’s Gotta Go Sometime’
‘You Gotta Love That’
‘Slow News Day’
‘Tear It All Down’
‘Last Good Time’
On Tuesday 1 November 2005, Terri Clark saw the release of ‘Life Goes On’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2005), which was produced by Byron Gallimore and James Stroud, and included three tracks, which were released as singles:
‘She Didn’t Have Time’, which was written by Patricia Karen Bunch (Thursday 22 June 1939 – Monday 30 January 2023) and Nicole Witt (No.15 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2005) / this track also reached No.25 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2005 / this track was produced by James Stroud
‘Damn Right’ (written by Julian Gallagher and Craig Wiseman) / this track was released as a single, in Canada and the United States, in 2006, but it did not chart in either territory / this track was produced by Byron Gallimore
‘Slow News Day’ (written by Terri Clark) (No.12 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2006) / this track was produced by Byron Gallimore
Terri Clark’s ‘Life Goes On’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2005) also included the following tracks:
‘Life Goes On’ (written by Bob DiPiero and Karyn Rochelle) / this track was produced by James Stroud
‘Cowboy Days’ (written by Kent Blazy and Leslie Satcher) / this track was produced b Byron Gallimore
‘Not Enough Tequila’ (written by Jim Brown and Erin Enderlin) / this track was produced by James Stroud
‘Bigger Windows’ (written by Connie Harrington, Kelley Lovelace and Tim Nichols) / this track was produced by Byron Gallimore
‘I Wish He’d Been Drinkin’ Whiskey’ (written by Bob DiPiero and Karyn Rochelle) / this track was produced by Byron Gallimore
‘Honky Tonk Song’ (written by Kent Blazy and Leslie Satcher) / this track was produced by Byron Gallimore
‘Travelin’ Soul’ (written by Lisa Brokop, Mark Narmore and Liz Rose) / this track was produced by Byron Gallimore
‘Everybody’s Gotta Go Sometime’ (written by Terri Clark, Gilles Godard and Bobby Tomberlin) / this track was produced by Byron Gallimore
‘Tear It All Down’ (written by Terri Clark, Lisa Scott and Stephony Smith) / this track was produced by Byron Gallimore
Personnel involved in the recording of Terri Clark’s ‘Life Goes On’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2005) included the following:
Mike Brignardello and Glenn Worf (bass guitar)
Tom Bukovac and Brent Mason (electric guitar)
Terri Clark (lead vocals, background vocals)
Lisa Cochran, Wes Hightower, Liana Manis, Leslie Satcher, Russell Terrell and Cindy Richardson-Walker (background vocals)
Dan Dugmore and Sonny Garrish (steel guitar)
Stuart Duncan (fiddle, mandolin)
Paul Franklin (Dobro, steel guitar, lap steel guitar)
Byron Gallimore (electric guitar, organ)
Aubrey Haynie (fiddle)
B. James Lowry and John Willis (acoustic guitar)
Steve Nathan (keyboards, organ, piano)
Lonnie Wilson (drums, percussion)
Terri Clark’s ‘Life Goes On’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2005) reached No.4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 2005, and No.26 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in 2005.
Following the release of Terri Clark’s ‘Life Goes On’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2005), Terri Clark departed the roster at Mercury Records in March 2006, and signed a recording contract with BNA Records, a division of Sony BMG, in June 2006.
On Tuesday 29 August 2006, Terri Clark saw the release of ‘The Best of Terri Clark: 20th Century Masters, The Millennium Collection’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2006), which included the following tracks:
‘When Boy Meets Girl’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1995) (No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1995)
‘Suddenly Single’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.11 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1996) (No.34 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1996)
‘Poor Poor Pitiful Me’, which was written by Warren Zevon (Friday 24 January 1947 – Sunday 7 September 2003) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1996) (No.5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1996) / the original version of this track was recorded by Warren Zevon, who included it on ‘Warren Zevon’ (Asylum Records, 1976) / this track was also recorded by Linda Ronstadt, who included it on ‘Simple Dreams’ (Asylum Records, 1977); Linda Ronstadt’s version of the track reached No.26 on the Cash Box Top 100 Chart in 1978, and No.31 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1978
‘Now That I Found You’ (written by J.D. Martin, Paul Begaud and Vanessa Corish) (No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1998) (No.72 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1998) (No.2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1998)
‘You’re Easy On The Eyes’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1998) (No.40 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1998) (No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1998)
‘Unsung Hero’ (written by David Tyson, Tina Arena and Dean McTaggart) (No.15 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1999) (No.47 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1999) / the original version of this track was recorded by Tina Arena, who included it on ‘In Deep’ (Columbia Records, 1997)
‘A Little Gasoline’ (written by Dean Miller and Tammy Rogers) (No.9 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2000) (No.75 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2000) (No.13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2000)
‘No Fear’ (written by Mary Chapin Carpenter and Terri Clark) (No.27 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2001)
‘I Just Wanna Be Mad’ (written by Kelley Lovelace and Lee Thomas Miller) (No.27 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2002) (No.2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2002)
‘I Wanna Do It All’ (written by Rick Giles, Gilles Godard and Tim Nichols) (No.38 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2003) (No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2003)
‘Girls Lie Too’ (written by Connie Harrington, Kelley Lovelace and Tim Nichols) (No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2004) (No.36 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2004) (No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2004)
‘The World Needs A Drink’ (written by Casey Beathard) (No.24 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2004) (No.26 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2004)
In 2007, while Terri Clark was on the recording roster at BNA Records, she saw the release of two singles.
‘Dirty Girl’ (written by Tom Shapiro and Rivers Rutherford) / this track reached No.13 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2007, No.68 on the Canadian Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2007, and No.30 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2007
‘In My Next Life’ (written by Terri Clark, Jim Collins and Tom Shapiro) / this track reached No.66 on the Canadian Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2007, No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2007, and No.36 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2007 / this track was intended to be the title track of Terri Clark’s debut album for BNA Records
Although ‘In My Next Life’ (written by Terri Clark, Jim Collins and Tom Shapiro) reached No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2007, Terri Clark did not see the release of an album for BNA Records.
On Tuesday 5 February 2008, Terri Clark saw the release of ‘The Definitive Collection’ (Mercury Records, 2008), which included the following tracks:
‘Better Things To Do’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1995) (No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1995)
‘If I Were You’ (written by Terri Clark) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart for one week in June 1996) (No.8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1996)
‘When Boy Meets Girl’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1995) (No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1995)
‘Suddenly Single’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.11 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1996) (No.34 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1996)
‘Poor Poor Pitiful Me’, which was written by Warren Zevon (Friday 24 January 1947 – Sunday 7 September 2003) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1996) (No.5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1996) / the original version of this track was recorded by Warren Zevon, who included it on ‘Warren Zevon’ (Asylum Records, 1976) / this track was also recorded by Linda Ronstadt, who included it on ‘Simple Dreams’ (Asylum Records, 1977); Linda Ronstadt’s version of the track reached No.26 on the Cash Box Top 100 Chart in 1978, and No.31 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1978
‘Emotional Girl’ (written by Rick Bowles, Terri Clark and Chris Waters) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1997) (No.10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1997)
‘Now That I Found You’ (written by J.D. Martin, Paul Begaud and Vanessa Corish) (No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1998) (No.72 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1998) (No.2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1998)
‘You’re Easy On The Eyes’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1998) (No.40 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1998) (No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1998)
‘Everytime I Cry’ (written by Bob Regan and Karen Staley) (No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1999) (No.69 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1999) (No.12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1999)
‘A Little Gasoline’ (written by Dean Miller and Tammy Rogers) (No.9 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2000) (No.75 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2000) (No.13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2000)
‘No Fear’ (written by Mary Chapin Carpenter and Terri Clark) (No.27 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2001)
‘I Just Wanna Be Mad’ (written by Kelley Lovelace and Lee Thomas Miller) (No.27 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2002) (No.2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2002) / this track was initially intended to be recorded by Sara Evans, but she passed on it
‘Three Mississippi’ (written by Angelo Petraglia, Hillary Lindsey and Troy Verges) (No.30 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2003)
‘I Wanna Do It All’ (written by Rick Giles, Gilles Godard and Tim Nichols) (No.38 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2003) (No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2003)
‘One of The Guys’ (written by Terri Clark, Gilles Godard and Tim Nichols) / this track was originally included on Terri Clark’s ‘Greatest Hits 1994 – 2004’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2004), and was new to that collection
‘Girls Lie Too’ (written by Connie Harrington, Kelley Lovelace and Tim Nichols) (No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2004) (No.36 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2004) (No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2004)
‘The World Needs A Drink’ (written by Casey Beathard) (No.24 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2004) (No.26 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2004)
‘She Didn’t Have Time’, which was written by Patricia Karen Bunch (Thursday 22 June 1939 – Monday 30 January 2023) and Nicole Witt (No.15 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2005) (No.25 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2005)
It was also in 2008 when England-based Hump Head Country Records released ‘Terri Clark: The Ultimate Collection’ (Hump Head Country Records, 2008), which included the following tracks:
‘Better Things To Do’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1995) (No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1995)
‘When Boy Meets Girl’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1995) (No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1995)
‘If I Were You’ (written by Terri Clark) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart for one week in June 1996) (No.8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1996)
‘Suddenly Single’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.11 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1996) (No.34 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1996)
‘Poor Poor Pitiful Me’, which was written by Warren Zevon (Friday 24 January 1947 – Sunday 7 September 2003) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1996) (No.5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1996) / the original version of this track was recorded by Warren Zevon, who included it on ‘Warren Zevon’ (Asylum Records, 1976) / this track was also recorded by Linda Ronstadt, who included it on ‘Simple Dreams’ (Asylum Records, 1977); Linda Ronstadt’s version of the track reached No.26 on the Cash Box Top 100 Chart in 1978, and No.31 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1978
‘Emotional Girl’ (written by Rick Bowles, Terri Clark and Chris Waters) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1997) (No.10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1997)
‘Just The Same’ (written by Terri Clark, Chris Waters and Tom Shapiro) (No.16 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1997) (No.49 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1997)
‘Now That I Found You’ (written by J.D. Martin, Paul Begaud and Vanessa Corish) (No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1998) (No.72 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1998) (No.2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1998)
‘You’re Easy On The Eyes’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1998) (No.40 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1998) (No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1998)
‘Everytime I Cry’ (written by Bob Regan and Karen Staley) (No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1999) (No.69 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1999) (No.12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1999)
‘Unsung Hero’ (written by David Tyson, Tina Arena and Dean McTaggart) (No.15 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1999) (No.47 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1999) / the original version of this track was recorded by Tina Arena, who included it on ‘In Deep’ (Columbia Records, 1997)
‘A Little Gasoline’ (written by Dean Miller and Tammy Rogers) (No.9 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2000) (No.75 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2000) (No.13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2000)
‘No Fear’ (written by Mary Chapin Carpenter and Terri Clark) (No.27 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2001)
‘Getting There’ (written by Gary Burr and Terri Clark) (No.41 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2001)
‘I Just Wanna Be Mad’ (written by Kelley Lovelace and Lee Thomas Miller) (No.27 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2002) (No.2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2002) / this track was initially intended to be recorded by Sara Evans, but she passed on it
‘Three Mississippi’ (written by Angelo Petraglia, Hillary Lindsey and Troy Verges) (No.30 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2003)
‘I Wanna Do It All’ (written by Rick Giles, Gilles Godard and Tim Nichols) (No.38 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2003) (No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2003)
‘Girls Lie Too’ (written by Connie Harrington, Kelley Lovelace and Tim Nichols) (No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2004) (No.36 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2004) (No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2004)
‘The World Needs A Drink’ (written by Casey Beathard) (No.24 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2004) (No.26 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2004)
‘She Didn’t Have Time’, which was written by Patricia Karen Bunch (Thursday 22 June 1939 – Monday 30 January 2023) and Nicole Witt (No.15 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2005) (No.25 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2005)
‘Damn Right’ (written by Julian Gallagher and Craig Wiseman) / this track was released as a single, in Canada and the United States, in 2006, but it did not chart in either territory
Terri Clark, along with Canadian country music band, Emerson Drive, opened for Big & Rich in Canada, hoping to promote the new album, ‘My Next Life’; the album was delayed several times and remained unreleased leaving Terri Clark to part ways with BNA Records in November 2008, so she could concentrate more on her career in Canada and possibly launch her own record label.
It was also in 2008, when Terri Clark saw the release of a single, ‘O, Little Town of Bethlehem’, which was included on ‘Hear Something Country Christmas’ (Sony BMG Nashville, 2007); the track reached No.57 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2008.
On Wednesday 8 July 2009, Terri Clark saw the release of a ‘live’ album, ‘Terri Clark Live: Road Rage’ (BareTrack Records, 2009), which was available through digital retailers.
On Tuesday 1 September 2009, Terri Clark saw the release of ‘The Long Way Home’ (BareTrack Records / Capitol Nashville Records / EMI Canada, 2009), which was produced by Terri Clark, and included four tracks, which were hit singles:
‘Gypsy Boots’ (written by Terri Clark, Jon Randall and Leslie Satcher) (No.92 on the Canadian Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2009) (No.9 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2009)
‘If You Want Fire’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Jimmy Ritchey) (No.85 on the Canadian Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2009) (No.5 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2009)
‘A Million Ways To Run’ (written by Terri Clark) (No.16 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2010)
‘You Tell Me’ (written by Gary Burr and Terri Clark) (No.16 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2010) / this track was a duet with Johnny Reid
Terri Clark’s ‘The Long Way Home’ (BareTrack Records / Capitol Nashville Records / EMI Canada, 2009) also included the following tracks:
‘What Happens In Vegas (Follows You Home)’ (written by Terri Clark and Maia Sharp)
‘Merry Go Round’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Bobby Pinson)
‘The One You Love’ (written by Gary Burr and Terri Clark) / this track featured background vocals from Vince Gill / the original version of this track was included on Terri Clark’s ‘Pain To Kill (Mercury Nashville Records, 2003)
‘Poor Girls Dream’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Jim Collins)
‘If I Could Be You’ (written by Terri Clark and Karyn Rochelle)
‘Tough With Me’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Jim Collins)
‘Gypsy Boots’ (written by Terri Clark, Jon Randall and Leslie Satcher) / this track was an acoustic version
Personnel involved in the recording of Terri Clark’s ‘The Long Way Home’ (BareTrack Records / Capitol Nashville Records / EMI Canada, 2009), included the following:
Jason Barry (acoustic guitar, electric guitar)
Terri Clark (acoustic guitar, resonator guitar, lead vocals, background vocals)
Gary Craig, Shannon Forrest and Paul Leim (drums)
John Diamond (bass guitar, upright bass)
Stuart Duncan (fiddle, mandolin)
Chris Dunn (trombone)
Jeneé Fleenor and Wes Hightower (background vocals)
Paul Franklin and Mike Johnson (Dobro, steel guitar)
Vince Gill (background vocals on ‘The One You Love’)
Kenny Greenberg and Brent Mason (electric guitar)
Steve Herman (trumpet)
John A. Hobbs (Saturday 11 February 1928 – Wednesday 12 June 2019) (Hammond B-3 organ, Wurlitzer)
Jim Horn (saxophone)
Johnny Reid (duet vocals on ‘You Tell Me’)
Bryan Sutton (banjo, mandolin)
Jonathan Yudkin (strings)
Terri Clark’s ‘The Long Way Home’ (BareTrack Records / Capitol Nashville Records / EMI Canada, 2009) reached No.15 on the Canadian RPM Country Albums Chart in 2009, and No.44 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 2009.
Leslie Satcher recorded Terri Clark’s ‘Gypsy Boots’ (co-written with Jon Randall and Leslie Satcher) and included the track on ‘Gypsy Boots’ (Reata Records, 2011).
On Tuesday 26 July 2011, Terri Clark saw the release of ‘Roots and Wings’ (BareTrack Records / Capitol Nashville Records / EMI Canada, 2009), which was produced by Terri Clark, and included four tracks, which were hit singles:
‘Northern Girl’ (written by Terri Clark and Kristen Hall) (No.8 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2011)
‘We’re Here For A Good Time’ (written by Ra McGuire and Brian Smith) (No.98 on the Canadian Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2011) (No.10 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2011)
‘The One’ (written by Terri Clark, Tom Shapiro and Jim Collins) (No.13 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2011)
‘Wrecking Ball’ (written by Terri Clark, Tia Sillers and Victoria Banks) (No.29 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2012)
Terri Clark’s ‘Roots and Wings’ (BareTrack Records / Capitol Nashville Records / EMI Canada, 2009) also included the following tracks:
‘Breakin’ Up Thing’ (written by Terri Clark and Kristen Hall)
‘Beautiful & Broken’ (written by Terri Clark and Kristen Hall)
‘Lonesome’s Last Call’ (written by Terri Clark and Jim Rushing)
‘The Good Was Great’ (written by Terri Clark, Tia Sillers and Deric Ruttan)
‘Smile’ (written by Terri Clark and Karyn Rochelle) / this track, which featured background vocals from Alison Krauss, was a song Terri Clark had written for her Mom after her death due to a long battle with cancer; Terri Clark’s Mom passed away on Sunday 4 April 2010
‘Flowers In Snow’ (written by Terri Clark and Kristen Hall)
Personnel involved in the recording of Terri Clark’s ‘Roots and Wings’ (BareTrack Records / Capitol Nashville Records / EMI Canada, 2009) included the following:
John Barry, Kenny Greenberg and Brent Mason (electric guitar)
Terri Clark (choir, lead vocals, background vocals)
John Diamond, Tim Marks and Glenn Worf (bass guitar)
Dan Dugmore and Russ Pahl (steel guitar)
Stuart Duncan and Andrea Zonn (fiddle)
Jeneé Fleenor, Wes Hightower, Sonya Isaacs and John Wesley Ryles (background vocals)
Shannon Forrest and Lyle Molzan (drums)
Kristen Hall (choir, background vocals)
Tony Harrell (accordion, piano)
Edie Hartwick, Jeff Jones and Jourdan Murr (choir)
Alison Krauss (background vocals on ‘Smile’)
B. James Lowry (acoustic guitar)
Steve Nathan (keyboards)
Bryan Sutton (banjo, acoustic guitar, mandolin)
Terri Clark’s ‘Roots and Wings’ (BareTrack Records / Capitol Nashville Records / EMI Canada, 2009) reached No.24 on the Canadian RPM Albums Chart in 2011, and No.69 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 2011.
Terri Clark’s ‘Roots and Wings’ (BareTrack Records / Capitol Nashville Records / EMI Canada, 2009) won ‘Country Album of The Year’ at the 2012 Juno Awards.
On Tuesday 13 November 2012, Terri Clark saw the release of ‘Classic’ (BareTrack Records / EMI Canada, 2012), which was produced by Terri Clark and Jeff Jones, and included two tracks, which were hit singles:
‘Love Is A Rose’ (written by Neil Young) (No.31 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2012) / the original version of this track was recorded by Neil Young in 1974 for the unreleased album ‘Homegrown’; the track was later released by Neil Young in 1977 on the compilation album, ‘Decade’ (Warner Bros. Records, 1977), and ‘Homegrown’ (Reprise Records, 2020) was finally released on Friday 19 June 2020, meaning that Neil Young’s recording of the song was no longer unique to ‘Decade’ (Warner Bros. Records, 1977)
‘Love Is A Rose’ (written by Neil Young) was also recorded by Linda Ronstadt, who included the track on ‘Prisoner In Disguise’ (Asylum Records, 1975); Linda Ronstadt’s version of the track reached No.5 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1976
‘I’m Movin’ On’, which was written by Hank Snow (Saturday 9 May 1914 – Monday 20 December 1999) / this track, which was a duet with Dean Brody, reached No.28 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2012 / the original version of this track was recorded by Hank Snow, who included it on ‘Country Classics’ (RCA Records, 1952); Hank Snow’s version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for twenty-one weeks in 1950
Terri Clark’s ‘Classic’ (BareTrack Records / EMI Canada, 2012) also included the following tracks:
‘It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels’, which was written by Joseph Denton ‘Jay’ Miller (Friday 5 May 1922 – Saturday 23 March 1996) / the original version of this track was recorded by Kitty Wells (Saturday 30 August 1919 – Monday 16 July 2012), whose version was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1952; the track was subsequently included on Kitty Wells’ ‘Country Hit Parade’ (Decca Records, 1956)
‘How Blue’ (written by John Moffat) / this track featured guest vocals from Reba McEntire / the original version of this track was recorded by Reba McEntire, who included it on ‘My Kind of Country’ (MCA Records, 1984); Reba McEntire’s version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in January 1985
On Monday 10 November 2014, Hux Records released Reba McEntire’s ‘Just A Little Love’ and Reba McEntire’s ‘My Kind of Country’ (Hux Records, 2014) as HUX142, a special ‘2-on-1’ CD release.
Reba McEntire’s first album for MCA Records, ‘Just A Little Love’, was originally released in 1984. This showcased a fuller, more varied sound than she’d had previously. In 1985, Reba McEntire worked with (Alabama producer) Harold Shedd on ‘My Kind of Country’, which delved into Reba’s own musical heritage. Both albums were re-issued together on CD for the first time, with a 16-page booklet, which included photographs, extensive liner notes and complete lyrics to every featured track.
‘Don’t Come Home A’Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind)’, which was written by Loretta Lynn (Thursday 14 April 1932 – Tuesday 4 October 2022) and Peggy Sue Wright / the original version of this track was recorded by Loretta Lynn, who included it on ‘Don’t Come Home A’Drinkin’ (Decca Records, 1967); Loretta Lynn‘s version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in February 1967
‘Gentle On My Mind’, which was written by John Hartford (Thursday 30 December 1937 – Monday 4 June 2001) / the original version of this track was recorded by Glen Campbell (Wednesday 22 April 1936 – Tuesday 8 August 2017), who included it on ‘Gentle On My Mind’ (Capitol Records, 1967); Glen Campbell’s version of the track reached No.30 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1967 and, upon its re-release in 1968, reached No.44 on the Billboard country music singles chart
‘Golden Ring’ (written by Bobby Braddock and Rafe Van Hoy) / this track was a duet with Dierks Bentley / the original version of this track was recorded by George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013) & Tammy Wynette (Tuesday 5 May 1942 – Monday 6 April 1998), who included it on ‘Golden Ring’ (Epic Records, 1976); George Jones & Tammy Wynette’s version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in August 1976, and featured George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010) on piano and The Gatlin Brothers on backing vocals
‘Two More Bottles of Wine’ (written by Delbert McClinton) / the original version of this track was recorded by Emmylou Harris, who included it on ‘Quarter Moon In A Ten Cent Town’ (Warner Bros. Records, 1978); Emmylou Harris’ version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in June 1978
‘Leavin’ On Your Mind’, which was written by Webb Pierce (Monday 8 August 1921 – Sunday 24 February 1991) and Wayne Walker / this track featured guest vocals from Jann Arden / the original version of this track was recorded, in 1963, by Patsy Cline (Thursday 8 September 1932 – Tuesday 5 March 1963); when released as a single, the track reached No.8 on the Billboard country music singles chart, and No.83 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart, and was subsequently included on ‘The Patsy Cline Story’ (Decca Records, 1963 / MCA Records, 1988)
‘Swinging Doors’, which was written by Merle Haggard (Tuesday 6 April 1937 – Wednesday 6 April 2016) / the original version of this track was recorded by Merle Haggard & The Strangers, who included it on ‘Swinging Doors & The Bottle Let Me Down’ (Capitol Records, 1966); Merle Haggard & The Strangers’ version of the track reached No.5 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1966
‘Delta Dawn’, which was written by Larry Collins (Wednesday 4 October 1944 – Friday 5 January 2024) and Alex Harvey (Monday 10 March 1947 – Saturday 4 April 2020) / this track featured guest vocals from Tanya Tucker / the original version of this track was recorded by Tanya Tucker, who included it on ‘Delta Dawn’ (Columbia Records, 1972); Tanya Tucker‘s version of the track reached No.6 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1972, No.3 on the on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1972, and No.72 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1972
Personnel involved in the recording of Terri Clark’s ‘Classic’ (BareTrack Records / EMI Canada, 2012) included the following:
Jann Arden (duet vocals on ‘Leavin’ On Your Mind’)
Jason Barry and B. James Lowry (acoustic guitar)
Dierks Bentley (duet vocals on ‘Golden Ring’)
Dean Brody (duet vocals on ‘I’m Movin’ On’)
Jason Cheek, Chad Cromwell and Lyle Molzan (drums, percussion)
Terri Clark (acoustic guitar, lead vocals, background vocals)
Chris Cottros, Kenny Greenberg and Brent Mason (electric guitar)
Stuart Duncan (fiddle)
Paul Franklin (steel guitar)
Tania Hancheroff, Ty Herndon and Wes Hightower (background vocals)
Tony Harrell (accordion)
John A. Hobbs (Saturday 11 February 1928 – Wednesday 12 June 2019) (keyboards, piano)
Reba McEntire (duet vocals on ‘How Blue’)
Mark McIntyre, Michael Rhodes (Wednesday 16 September 1953 – Saturday 4 March 2023) and Glenn Worf (bass guitar)
Ilya Toshinsky (banjo, acoustic guitar)
Tanya Tucker (duet vocals on ‘Delta Dawn’)
Terri Clark’s ‘Classic’ (BareTrack Records / EMI Canada, 2012) included cover versions of songs which have played an important part in Terri Clark’s life; at the time, Terri Clark stated that ‘This is the type of ‘timeless’ project I’ve wanted to do my whole life. It signifies so many things for me – my family roots, the Opry, my history and influences as an artist, and the songs that make up so much of the fabric of country music’
On Tuesday 2 September 2014, Terri Clark saw the release of ‘Some Songs’ (BareTrack Records / Universal Music Canada, 2014), which was produced by Michael Knox, and included three tracks, which were released as singles:
‘Some Songs’ (written by Tom Douglas, Jaren Johnston and James T. Slater) (No.20 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2014)
‘Longer’ (written by Terri Clark, Ross Copperman and Tom Shapiro) (No.28 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2014)
‘I Cheated On You’ (written by Brent Anderson, Brandy Clark and Forest Whitehead) / this track was released as a single in 2015, but it did not chart
Terri Clark’s ‘Some Songs’ (BareTrack Records / Universal Music Canada, 2014) also included the following tracks:
‘Here Comes Crazy’ (written by Terri Clark, Marti Lynn Dodson and Tom Shapiro)
‘Don’t Start’ (written by Dave Barnes, Clare Dunn and Jeremy Spillman)
‘Feelin’ Pretty Good Right Now’ (written by Brett Beavers, Connie Harrington and Vicky McGehee)
‘Just Add Water’ (written by Terri Clark, Connie Harrington and Jimmy Yeary)
‘Wheels Down’ (written by Terri Clark, Jerry Flowers and Tom Shapiro)
‘Bad Car’ (written by Brandy Clark and Jason Saenz)
‘Better With My Boots On’ (written by Terri Clark, Connie Harrington and Deric Ruttan)
Terri Clark’s ‘Some Songs’ (BareTrack Records / Universal Music Canada, 2014) reached No.21 on the Canadian Albums Chart in 2014.
Terri Clark previously co-hosted ‘America’s Morning Show’ on Nash FM, with Blair Garner and Chuck Wicks.
As of the weekend of Saturday 9 April 2016 / Sunday 10 April 2016, Terri Clark became the new hostess of the Saturday night classic country program, ‘Country Gold’, replacing host Randy Owen.
The internationally syndicated Westwood One radio show is aired on more than 145 radio stations across the United States and Canada.
In October 2017, Terri Clark joined forces with Pam Tillis and Suzy Bogguss for ‘The Chicks With Hits Tour’, a guitar-pull style acoustic tour, which featured chart-topping hits from three renowned women of country music.
In November 2017, Terri Clark was nominated for a Country Music Association (CMA) Award for ‘National Broadcast Personality of The Year’ as a result of her work on the Saturday night classic country program, Westwood One’s ‘Country Gold’.
In 2018, Terri Clark received an Academy of Country Music (ACM) Award nomination for ‘National On-Air Personality of The Year’ as a result of her work on the Saturday night classic country program, Westwood One’s ‘Country Gold’.
On Wednesday 28 March 2018, Terri Clark saw the release, on 604 Records / BareTrack Records, of ‘One Drink Ago’ (written by Jessi Alexander, Rodney Clawson and Ross Copperman), a single, which was a duet with Dallas Smith, and reached No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in June 2018; the track was intended as the lead single for Terri Clark’s ‘Raising The Bar’ (BareTrack Records, 2018), but it was left off the track listing.
On Friday 14 September 2018, Terri Clark saw the release of ‘Raising The Bar’ (BareTrack Records, 2018), which included one track, which was released as a single:
‘Young As We Are Tonight’ (written by Rodney Clawson, David Lee Murphy and Ross Copperman) (No.21 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 2018)
Terri Clark’s ‘Raising The Bar’ (BareTrack Records, 2018) also included the following tracks:
‘Givin’ Up Givin’ A Damn’ (written by Craig Wiseman and Chris Stevens)
‘Cowboys In This Town’ (written by Gregory Curtis Bates, Alex Kline and Erik Dylan Anderson)
‘Weddings, Funerals & Empty Hotel Bars’ (written by Erin Enderlin and Stephanie Lambring)
‘Half A Bottle Down’ (written by Terri Clark, Maia Sharp and Gabe Dixon)
‘Bloody Mary Morning’ (written by Terri Clark, Alex Kline and Jason Matthews)
‘Watered Down Whiskey’ (written by Terri Clark, Alex Kline and Erin Enderlin)
‘As Long As There’s A Bar’ (written by Terri Clark and Erin Enderlin)
‘Right Where You Left Me’ (written by Terri Clark, Alex Kline and Erin Enderlin)
‘You Can Have This Town’ (written by Melissa Peirce, Sara Haze and Ben Caver)
‘The One That Got Away’ (written by Terri Clark, Alex Kline and Erin Enderlin)
‘The Encore’ (written by Terri Clark, Maia Sharp and Garrison Star)
‘Better Than I Was’ (written by Terri Clark, Nicole Witt and Chad Cates)
Terri Clark’s ‘Raising The Bar’ (BareTrack Records, 2018) reached No.23 on the Billboard Top Country Album Sales Chart in 2018, and No.42 on the Billboard Independent Albums Chart in 2018.
It was also in September 2018 when Terri Clark was inducted into The Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.
Terri Clark is a 3-time JUNO Award winner, who also holds the honour of being the only Canadian female member of the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
Terri Clark has been named Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) ‘Female Vocalist of The Year’ five times, and has taken home eight Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Fan’s Choice Awards.
In total, Terri Clark has had the honour of receiving 19 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards.
Photo Credit: Chris Hollo for The Grand Ole Opry
On the night of Friday 17 January 2020, Gene Watson received a long-overdue invitation, from Vince Gill, to finally join The Grand Ole Opry as the next official member.
The 76-year-old from Palestine, Texas was surprised by Vince Gill, who is one of the Grand Ole Opry’s favourite couriers of formal invitations.
After performing a song, Vince Gill invited Gene Watson out on stage unexpectedly. ‘I’ve got a little bit of a cold and not feeling too good, and they’ve got me down for two more songs, but I’d love to give you one of those songs. I’ll make you a deal. I’m a wheeler-dealer guy. If you do ‘Farewell Party‘, we’ll invite you to become the next member of the Grand Ole Opry’.
Of course, Gene Watson accepted, and looked genuinely surprised, elated and emotional.
After catching his breath and receiving a standing ovation, Gene Watson said, ‘In 2019, we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the release of this song. And, after 40 years, it’s still the most requested song. And then you pull this on me, I’m not sure I’ve got anything left’.
Watch the moment, on Friday 17 January 2020, when Vince Gill invited Gene Watson to become the newest member of The Grand Ole Opry.
On Friday 7 February 2020, Gene Watson was officially inducted as the newest member of The Grand Ole Opry.
Famed 650 AM WSM radio personality, Eddie Stubbs, officiated, while Steve Wariner made the presentation to Gene Watson.
In February 2020, Gene Watson, the newest member of The Grand Ole Opry, was a special guest on Terri Clark’s ‘Country Gold‘; the interview was aired on Saturday 22 February 2020 and Sunday 23 February 2020.
‘Country Gold‘, hosted by Terri Clark, is a music-intensive, fan-interactive program, featuring special guest artists and country music classics, which airs on more than 100 radio stations in the United States.
On Friday 25 September 2020, Terri Clark saw the release of ‘It’s Christmas…Cheers!’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2020), which was produced by Terri Clark, and included the following tracks:
‘Winter Wonderland’
‘Jingle Bells’
‘The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)’
‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’
‘Cowboy Christmas’ (written by David Gleason) / this track featured guest vocals from Ricky Skaggs
‘Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!’ / this track featured guest vocals from Dierks Bentley
‘Silent Night’ / this track featured guest vocals from Vince Gill
‘Up On The Housetop’
‘Silver Bells’ / this track featured guest vocals from The Oak Ridge Boys
‘Away In A Manger’ / this track featured guest vocals from Pam Tillis and Suzy Bogguss
Personnel involved in the recording of Terri Clark’s ‘It’s Christmas…Cheers!’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 2020) and included the following tracks:
Jeff Taylor (accordion, electric organ – Hammond B3 – piano)
Brad Albim (upright bass)
Billy Thomas (drums, percussion)
Andy Reiss (electric guitar)
Kenny Sears and Larry Franklin (fiddle)
Joe Spivey (fiddle, acoustic guitar, resonator guitar)
Tyler Summers (horn, tenor saxophone)
Paul Franklin (lap steel guitar)
Ranger Doug (rhythm guitar)
Jerry Krahn (steel guitar)
Roy Agee (trombone)
Vinnie Ciesielski (trumpet)
On Friday 26 March 2021, the following post was noted on Terri Clark’s official site at terriclark.com:
‘When I first heard ‘The Highway’ (written by Holly Williams) on Holly Williams’ album, ”The Highway (Georgiana Records, 2013), several years ago , I was co-hosting a live morning radio show 5 days a week, up at 3:30 in the morning every day, always exhausted, and playing under 25 shows a year.
I felt like my soul was suffering, because I wasn’t on stage doing what God put me here to do. I was also training for a half marathon and had her album on a loop in my earbuds at that time and I would start just weeping while I was running every time ‘The Highway’ came up. I’m sure it was a sight to behold. I saw Holly at the Opry and I told her how much I loved and wanted to cut the song. But for some reason I held off – until now.
In between the sound-checks, standing ovations, encores and autographs, there are endless hours of driving, bad hotels and rushed meals. But, with experience comes perspective and somewhere along the line, touring became part of who I am.
I may not have been born on the road, but I grew up there.
This song captures what most musicians are feeling. It’s an honour to sing a song I wished I’d written. This past year has taken a toll on so many levels for so many people. Within our industry, with our fans, bands, crews, bus companies, venues, the list goes on. We are here to give people an escape and lift them up with live music and the ultimate connection between an artist and audience has been snuffed out, during a time we have all needed it most. I wanted to record this to remind my fans I love them and we will be back’
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