In what ranks as Brice’s crowning achievement from a recorded standpoint thus far, this ACM and CMA-winning Song of the Year resonated with listeners who had lost a loved one in their lives. The song was written by Tim James and longtime Nashville record executive Doug Johnson.
But, in the end, it all works out - thanks in no small part to the love of the woman who encouraged him all the way. In the song that became his first top 10 hit in 2010, the singer cites the lives of people who had rolled the proverbial dice on events that might have been considered a little risky. 2 on the Country Airplay chart, and was accentuated by a memorable video directed by Ryan Smith.īrice has developed a reputation in his performances for making the everyday moments in life seem beautiful. The single was the first from his Hard 2 Love album.īrice channeled his inner Bob Seger on this tribute to the working class, which was the perfect showcase for his bluesy vocal approach. The first Lee Brice song to top the charts, this song plainly spoke of the fact that a woman quizzing her man about what it was about her that he loved, to which he responded if he hadn’t found the woman of his dreams, he would be in search of one just like he had. Nobody ever sits down to pen a song about a man who is a “pain in the ass,” but according to an interview with Alanna Conaway for Taste of Country, that was exactly the approach that Billy Montana, John Ozier and Ben Glover took with this 2012 single that showed a man very grateful for the affection of his significant other - even though he admittedly didn’t do a lot to deserve them. Teaming once again with Akins - and Ashley Gorley - this song about realizing that your former mate is a completely different person in her new relationship became his most recent top 10 hit.
The romantic cut became his third Top 40 appearance on the pop chart, as well.Ħ. The biggest selling Lee Brice song so far was a unique love song about a man who knows that his approach to showing his devotion isn’t necessarily the more flowery or flamboyant, yet it’s as real as anything he could feel. The song was a simple one - all about the pre-concert experience - yet it made an impression on Brice’s growing fan following. In 2007, Brice made his chart debut with a composition that praised the sometimes unorthodox manners of his loved one, whom he loves because of her unique quirks and outlook on life.īrice partnered with Thomas Rhett, Luke Laird and Rhett Akins for this 2013 single that turned up the tempo from his usual recorded fare a bit.