Born Country
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The single was one of three new tracks on Alabama's Greatest Hits Vol. II album (the other two being "Then Again" and "Hats Off") and was released in 1992 by RCA Nashville.[2] The song won an ASCAP Award for being among the most performed country songs of 1992.
The song was also recorded and released in April 1991 with an accompanying video by Ian Eaton & Battle River, of Saskatchewan, Canada.
Content
The song is a mid-tempo in which the narrator expresses his pride for the country.
Chart positions
Template:SinglechartTemplate:Singlechart| Chart (1991–1992) | Peak position |
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Year-end charts
| Chart (1992) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[3] | 41 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 17 |
References
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- ↑ BILLBOARD HOT COUNTRY SONGS 1944-2008
- ↑ BILLBOARD HOT COUNTRY ALBUMS 1964-2007
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