Nowhere Bound

"Nowhere Bound" is a song written by Monty Powell and Jule Medders, and recorded by American country music group Diamond Rio. It was released in June 1992 as the fifth and final single from their self-titled album. It peaked at number 7 in the United States, and number 15 in Canada.

"Nowhere Bound"
Single by Diamond Rio
from the album Diamond Rio
B-side	"They Don't Make Hearts (Like They Used To)"
Released	June 29, 1992
Recorded	1991
Genre	Country
Length	3:41
Label	Arista Nashville 12441
Songwriter(s)	Monty Powell, Jule Medders
Producer(s)	Monty Powell, Tim DuBois
Diamond Rio singles chronology
"Norma Jean Riley" (1992) "Nowhere Bound" (1992) "In a Week or Two" (1992)

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that a "hooky and exceptionally entertaining guitar teases vocals throughout this number." She goes on to say that the band's performance, "coupled with the guitar chase delivers a winner."^[1]

Music video

The music video was directed by Michael Merriman.

Chart performance

Chart (1992)	Peak position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2]	15
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3]	7

Year-end charts

Chart (1992)	Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[4]	65