19 years ago, on Sept. 10, 2007, Sugarland, made up of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush, released their career-defining country hit, “Stay.”
Written solely by Nettles, the track became the Grammy-winning country duo’s signature hit, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, where it remained for four weeks. Though it never reached the top spot, “Stay” earned Sugarland two Grammy Awards for Best Country Song (awarded to Nettles as a songwriter) and Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocal.
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A gentle acoustic ballad, “Stay” tackles the serious subject of infidelity, with Nettles portraying a frustrated mistress who begs her married lover to make a choice. She pleads with him to leave his wife and choose her, but eventually realizes that waiting around for him isn’t worth it. In the end, Nettles walks away from the man she once longed for.
According to Country Thang Daily, Nettles was inspired to write the song after hearing Reba McEntire’s 1986 hit, “Whoever’s in New England,” which flips the script with a wife wondering why her husband is always away on business and suspecting he’s up to no good. Nettles’ “Stay” gives listeners the perspective of the other woman.
“19 years ago, we released “Stay” as the final single from Enjoy the Ride. Little did we know this song would go on to change our careers and prove to be such a defining anthem for us,” Sugarland wrote on Instagram, celebrating the song’s release. “It’s a song that still feels so emotionally raw and vulnerable after all these years. Thank you for always loving our music. ❤️”
View this post on InstagramThough it’s been nearly two decades since the release of “Stay,” the song still captures the hearts of listeners far and wide. Fans reminded of the 19th anniversary in Sugarland’s Instagram post chimed into the comments section, sharing just how much the song has impacted them throughout their lives.
“This song has been an anthem to so many seasons of my life,” one follower wrote. “Places I needed to escape and people I needed to leave behind. It still makes me emotional every time I hear it.”
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“I absolutely love this song. Its really powerful lyrics and beautiful sound touch my heart,” a second person added, while a third fan wrote. “This song shuts down everything every time I hear it. ?”
“Stay” appears on Sugarland’s second studio album, 2006’s Enjoy the Ride, which spawned three additional Top 10 country hits: “Settlin,’” “Want To,” and “Everyday America.”
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