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Wikipedia article"'Arlington'" is a song written by Jeremy Spillman and Dave Turnbull and recorded by American country music artist Trace Adkins. It was released in June 2005 as the second single from Adkin's album 'Songs About Me'. The song reached number 16 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. ContentIt is sung from the viewpoint of a soldier, killed in battle and buried at Arlington National Cemetery. It was inspired by United States Marine Corps Corporal Patrick Nixon, who died in battle in 2003. After meeting Nixon's father, Turnbull was inspired to write the song. Adkins said that "This is not a war song, and it has nothing to do with politics. This is a true story." Critical receptionDeborah Evans Price of 'Billboard' gave the song a positive review, calling it a "hauntingly beautiful song about sacrifice, honor, and the cost of freedom, and it leaves a lasting impression no matter which way your political views lean." Chart performance"Arlington" reached a peak of number 16 on the Hot Country Songs chart in mid-2005. The song fell from this peak after Adkins withdrew it, due to complaints from families of service members. ReferencesCategory:2005 singles Category:2005 songs Category:Country ballads Category:2000s ballads Category:Trace Adkins songs Category:Capitol Records Nashville singles Category:Song recordings produced by Scott Hendricks Category:Songs written by Jeremy Spillman Category:Songs written by Dave Turnbull Category:Songs about soldiers | |
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