"Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)" is a song written by Richard Fagan and Robb Royer, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in May 1995 as the second single from his self-titled album. It hit number-one on the country charts in the United States and Canada in July 1995. It was named Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks' number-one single for 1995. Critical reception Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that it demonstrates Montgomery's "ability to deliver tongue-twisting lyrics in rapid fire fashion." Chart performance Year-end charts Other Recordings Barbershop quartet OC Times sang an Aaron Dale arrangement. References 1995 singles 1995 songs Atlantic Records singles Billboard Hot Country Songs number-one singles of the year John Michael Montgomery songs songs written by Richard Fagan songs written by Robb Royer