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This One's for the Girls
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Wikipedia article
"'This One's for the Girls'" is a song written by Chris Lindsey, Hillary Lindsey, and Aimee Mayo and recorded by American country music singer Martina McBride. It was released in June 2003 as the first single from McBrides album 'Martina'. The song peaked at number 3 on the on the US 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs charts and at number 39 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100. The song was also a number 1 single on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks charts.
A remixed version of "This One's for the Girls" was included on her 2008 compilation album 'Playlist: The Very Best of Martina McBride'.
Content
The song's lyrics are a salute to women of various ages (who are "about thirteen," "about twenty-five," and "about forty-two") dealing with the struggles of different phases of lifestarting high school and facing new pressures, coping with uncertainty about a career, and reaching middle ageand tells them "You're beautiful the way you are."
McBride's first two daughters, Delaney and Emma, sing backing vocals on the song, as do fellow country singers Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Faith Hill.
Personnel
The following musicians perform on this track:
* Martina McBride lead and backing vocals
* John Hobbs Hammond B3 organ
* B. James Lowry acoustic guitar
* Biff Watson acoustic guitar
* J. T. Corenflos electric guitar
* Dann Huff electric guitar
* Dan Dugmore 12-string guitar, steel guitar
* Jimmie Lee Sloas bass
* Lonnie Wilson drums
* David Huff drum programming
* Faith Hill backing vocals
* Carolyn Dawn Johnson backing vocals
* Hillary Lindsey backing vocals
* Aimee Mayo backing vocals
* Delaney McBride backing vocals
* Emma McBride backing vocals
Chart performance
"This One's for the Girls" debuted at number 49 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of June 21, 2003.
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Year-end charts
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References
Category:2003 singles
Category:Martina McBride songs
Category:Songs written by Aimee Mayo
Category:Songs written by Hillary Lindsey
Category:Songs written by Chris Lindsey
Category:Song recordings produced by Paul Worley
Category:RCA Records Nashville singles
Category:Music videos directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions
Category:2003 songs
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