"Daddy Won't Sell the Farm" is a song written by Robin Branda and Steve Fox and recorded by American

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duo Montgomery Gentry. It was released in November 1999 as the third single from the duo's 1999 debut album '' Tattoos & Scars''. The song peaked at number 17 on the US ''

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'' Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart and at number 19 on the

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Canada Country Tracks chart.

Content

"Daddy Won't Sell the Farm" calls attention to the growing problem of

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. The song's protagonist is a farmer who, despite the city growing around him, stands firm in refusing to sell his land to developers.

Music video

The music video was directed by Chris Rogers, and mostly features the duo on their concert tour. Some other scenes of the video were filmed in Goodell, Iowa. The music video premiered on GAC on November 11, 1999.

Chart positions

Year-end charts

References

{{authority control Songs about farmers 1999 singles 1999 songs Montgomery Gentry songs Columbia Nashville Records singles