: The song was intended to be lighthearted and "change your day" rather than change the world.
The most controversial element of the song was Jennifer Nettles’ reggae-style . While common in modern country music today, it was considered "scandalous" in 2010, leading some radio programmers to create unauthorized edits that removed the rap section entirely. Nettles later expressed frustration over these edits, comparing it to someone trying to "erase the stars" from Van Gogh’s Starry Night . Sugarland - Stuck Like Glue
In this clip, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush discuss their artistic frustration over radio edits of the song's unique bridge: : The song was intended to be lighthearted
The Story Behind Sugarland’s "Stuck Like Glue" Released in July 2010 as the lead single from the album The Incredible Machine , "Stuck Like Glue" quickly became one of the most successful and debated tracks in Sugarland's career. The song was a major hit, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and debuting at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking one of the highest debuts for a country group at that time. Collaborative Songwriting and Composition 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart
: It blended traditional country elements with reggae-pop and vocal beat-boxing , featuring Kristian’s brother, Brandon Bush, on the accordion. The "Scandalous" Rap Controversy
The track was co-written by the duo— and Kristian Bush —along with Shy Carter and Kevin Griffin (of Better Than Ezra).