Take Me To Texas

Album: Cold Beer Conversation (2015)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • This Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark penned song was recorded by George Strait for the soundtrack of The History Channel's mini-series, Texas Rising. Strait said he was happy to contribute to the soundtrack, given his love of the Lonestar State.

    "I've always said Texas is the greatest state, you know, bar none…I was born here and raised in Texas, and the only other time I ever lived anywhere else was when I was in the Army, and so I wouldn't think of calling anyplace else home. This is my home," he said. "When they asked me if I would think about doing this song for the soundtrack or wherever it's gonna be in the Texas Rising - it's a film for the History Channel, it's a series, and it's really cool… It's about The Alamo and the history of how Texas came about and all of that, so…and the song is great. I love it. So, it didn't take me long to decide, 'Yeah, I want to do it.'"

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Part of Their World: The Stories and Songs of 13 Disney Princesses

Part of Their World: The Stories and Songs of 13 Disney PrincessesSong Writing

From "Some Day My Prince Will Come" to "Let It Go" - how Disney princess songs (and the women who sing them) have evolved.

Marc Campbell - "88 Lines About 44 Women"

Marc Campbell - "88 Lines About 44 Women"They're Playing My Song

The Nails lead singer Marc Campbell talks about those 44 women he sings about over a stock Casio keyboard track. He's married to one of them now - you might be surprised which.

Director Nick Morris ("The Final Countdown")

Director Nick Morris ("The Final Countdown")Song Writing

Nick made some of the biggest videos on MTV, including "The Final Countdown," "Heaven" and "Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)."

Grateful Dead Characters

Grateful Dead CharactersMusic Quiz

Many unusual folks appear in Grateful Dead songs. Can you identify them?

The Real Nick Drake

The Real Nick DrakeSong Writing

The head of Drake's estate shares his insights on the late folk singer's life and music.

Holly Knight ("The Best," "Love Is A Battlefield")

Holly Knight ("The Best," "Love Is A Battlefield")Songwriter Interviews

Holly Knight talks about some of the hit songs she wrote, including "The Warrior," "Never" and "The Best," and explains some songwriting philosophy, including how to think of a bridge.