Until I Met You
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"Until I Met You" is a country music song released as a single in 1986 by American country music
artist, Judy Rodman
. It was Rodman's fourth-issued single and her only song to reach #1 on the Billboard Country chart .
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country charts that same year.
From her #1 hit, Rodman was officially able to release her debut album that year entitled, Judy that also included her hits from the previous year, as well as Rodman's next single, "She Thinks That She'll Marry."
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...
artist, Judy Rodman
Judy Rodman
Judy Rodman is an American Country Music Singer. In the mid-80s, she was a successful country music singer, making all the way to number one on the country charts in 1986 with the song "Until I Met You." She also won the Academy of Country Music's "Top New Female Vocalist" award in 1985.Today,...
. It was Rodman's fourth-issued single and her only song to reach #1 on the Billboard Country chart .
Song information
"Until I Met You" is slow tempo country ballad written by American songwriter, Hank Riddle. The song explains how a woman's life and everything she had previously known has changed since she has met her lover. Midway and towards the end of the song, a bridge explains how the woman's life has changed:- Now the stars don't shine the same
- Everything's in a state of change
- Twilight I never knew
- Until I met you
Chart performance
"Until I Met You" was released as Rodman's third official single, as well as her first single of 1986. The song peaked at #1 on the Billboard Country Chart the week of July 19, becoming Rodman's only single to reach the top spot during her career. In addition, the single also peaked at #1 on the Cashbox, Gavin ReportGavin Report
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country charts that same year.
From her #1 hit, Rodman was officially able to release her debut album that year entitled, Judy that also included her hits from the previous year, as well as Rodman's next single, "She Thinks That She'll Marry."
Chart performance
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs | 1 |