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singer/songwriters from the Atlanta, Georgia, area, each of whom had some level of recognition as a solo performer. Lead singer Jennifer Nettles had previously fronted Soul Miner's Daughter, and her gospel background and deep soul approach to country music made her an ideal lead voice in the trio. Songwriter Kristen Hall had already released two solo albums on Windham Hill Records, while Kristian Bush was half (with Andrew Hyra) of the critically acclaimed duo Billy Pilgrim, which had also released a pair of albums. The trio began working together in 2002, self-releasing an EP of demo recordings (available online or at Sugarland shows) called Premium Quality Tunes that same year. After a series of phenomenal live shows began to build a buzz around the group, they were signed to Mercury Records, which released a two-song single ("Baby Girl" b/w "Stand Back Up") early in 2004, following it up with a Garth Fundis-produced full-length album, Twice the Speed of Life, that same year. The result was a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, as well as several CMA nominations. The album went on to sell 2 million copies, firmly establishing Sugarland in country music's firmament.



Hall parted ways with the band in early 2006, and Sugarland become a duo. The duo toured with Kenny Chesney in 2006 and Nettles also scored a # 1 duet on the country charts with Bon Jovi, titled "Who Says You Can't Go Home." Sugarland released the album Enjoy the Ride at the end of the year, which went on to be certified 2× Multi-Platinum like its predecessor. This album also produced Sugarland's first two Number Ones in "Want To" and "Settlin'," as well as additional Top Tens in "Everyday America" and "Stay." In 2007, Sugarland also received the Country Music Association's Duo of the Year award. "All I Want to Do" was issued in June 2008 as the lead-off to their third studio album, Love on the Inside. Like all of the others, it is sure to be a winner.