That's What It's All About
single
CoverBrooks & Dunn - Thats what its all about.jpg
ArtistBrooks & Dunn
AlbumThe Greatest Hits Collection II
ReleasedJuly 12, 2004
Recorded2004
GenreCountry
Length4:00 (album version)
3:18 (single version)
LabelArista Nashville 82876-63224
WriterSteve McEwan
Craig Wiseman
ProducerMark Wright, Brooks & Dunn
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"That's What It's All About" is a song written by Steve McEwan and Craig Wiseman, and recorded by American country music duo Brooks & Dunn. It was released in July 2004 as the first single from their compilation album The Greatest Hits Collection II. It reached number 2 in the United States, behind "Mr. Mom" by Lonestar.

Content

According to Ronnie Dunn, “It’s [about the] simple things, really. The more you learn, the more you figure out… the more you realize the lessons you learned growing up, the things you feel – that is what really matters. It’s easy to miss that, chasing after a career or whatever – and you do have to work hard in this world, there’s no way around it – but when that gets out of balance with your family, with your friends, with the things that matter… well, that’s what this song is about.[1]”

Music video

The music video was filmed during shots from various Brooks & Dunn concerts, and it was directed by Michael Salomon. It premiered in September 2004.

Chart positions

The song debuted at number 52 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs for the week ending July 10, 2004.

Chart (2004)Peak
position
Canada Country (Radio & Records)[2]2

Year-end charts

Chart (2004)Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[3]27

References

  1. ^ Anon (2004). "Biography: Brooks & Dunn" Arista Nashville.com. Retrieved September 18, 2009
  2. ^ Radio & Records: October 22, 2004, page 42 worldradiohistory.com
  3. ^ "Best of 2004: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2004. Retrieved July 11, 2012.