Mountains (Lonestar song)
Encyclopedia
"Mountains" is the title of a song recorded by American country music
band Lonestar
. It was released in June 2006 as the lead-off single to their 2006 album of the same name. The song is the band's final Top Ten hit, reaching a peak of #10 on the U.S. country singles charts in late 2006.
(where the band played), and was directed by Kristin Barlowe.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
band Lonestar
Lonestar
Lonestar is an American country music group consisting of Richie McDonald , Michael Britt , Keech Rainwater , Dean Sams , and Michael Hill . McDonald left the band in November 2007 for a solo career before returning in 2011...
. It was released in June 2006 as the lead-off single to their 2006 album of the same name. The song is the band's final Top Ten hit, reaching a peak of #10 on the U.S. country singles charts in late 2006.
Content
"Mountains" is a mid-tempo in which the narrator cites two examples of people who overcome difficult situations in their lives. The first is a single mother who has to work two jobs to support her family, and the second is a man with crippled legs who runs a marathon despite the pain he feels. In both situations, the narrator uses mountains as a metaphor for the struggles each person faces.Music video
The music video was filmed partially west of Denver, ColoradoDenver, Colorado
The City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is a consolidated city-county, located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains...
(where the band played), and was directed by Kristin Barlowe.
Chart performance
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 77 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs | 10 |
| U.S. Billboard Pop 100 | 100 |