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Big Hopes

Ty Herndon · 1998

40 min · 11 tracks · country

A heartfelt blend of traditional country melodies and emotive storytelling that resonates with personal struggles and aspirations.

Why this album works

The album helped propel Herndon into the spotlight, featuring the hit single 'What Mattered Most,' which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Its reception also contributed to a wave of mainstream visibility for LGBTQ+ artists in country music during a time when such representation was limited.
Career context
Released as Ty Herndon's debut album, 'Big Hopes' marked the beginning of his career in the late 1990s. At this time, he was establishing himself within the country music scene, following a series of performances that garnered attention for his vocal talent and songwriting skills.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Big Hopes Standout 3:47
  • 2 It Must Be Love Standout 3:32
  • 3 A Man Holding On (to a Woman Lettin' Go) 3:37
  • 4 Big Time Dreamer 3:52
  • 5 Thinkin' With My Heart Again 3:08
  • 6 Somewhere a Lover 3:40
  • 7 Hands of a Working Man 3:47
  • 8 How Much Can One Man Love You 3:41
  • 9 The Only Way I Know 4:17
  • 10 No Brakes 2:46
  • 11 Tears in God's Eyes Standout 4:37

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