It won the 1976 Grammy for Best Country Song, awarded to its songwriters Larry Butler and Chips Moman. The song debuted at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 1, 1975. The hit song became Thomas' second number 1 single on April 26, 1975. At ten words, including the parenthetical part "Hey Won't You Play", it became the longest title of any single to top the Hot 100 up to that time. Thanks for listening.