Little Big Town is a four-person country vocal quartet formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 1998. Comprised of vocalists Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, Phillip Sweet, and Kimberly Roads Schlapman, Little Big Town is known for its unique vocal structure; each member alternates as lead singer, and the group makes extensive use of vocal harmonies. Few country music outfits today can boast four lead singers with an uncanny ability to sing in unison.
The group initially signed a record deal with Mercury Records Nashville, but broke away in 2002 citing creative differences. That same year Little Big Town released their eponymous debut album on independent Nashville label Monument Records; the album made it to the 40th spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Singles "Don’t Waste My Time" and "Everything Changes" also charted modestly on the Billboard Hot Country Songs index.
The group’s second effort, 2005’s The Road to Here, was far more successful. The album sold over 1,600,000 copies in the United States and produced hit singles "Boondocks" and "Bring It on Home" which both charted in the top 10 of the Hot Country Songs index. Little Big Town was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2006, one for Best Country Album (The Road to Here) and the other for Best Country Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocals. The album was released on Equity Music Group, a record label founded by country musician Clint Black.