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"Hey there Delilah" is a Grammy-nominated acoustic ballad by the Plain White T's, released in 2006. It tells a long-distance love story inspired by a real athlete, Delilah DiCrescenzo. The song became a global hit, topping charts in multiple countries.

The song was written by Tom Higgenson about Delilah DiCrescenzo, a collegiate runner he met briefly, crafting a fictional romantic narrative that became a global hit.

The acoustic ballad gained massive popularity for its simple yet emotional storytelling, allegedly written about a long-distance relationship with track runner Delilah DiCrescenzo.

"Hey There Delilah" is a platinum-certified acoustic ballad telling a long-distance love story, written by Tom Higgenson of Plain White T's. Despite its simple structure, it became a global hit reaching №1 on Billboard Hot 100 in 2007.

"Hey There Delilah" is a Grammy-nominated acoustic ballad that became a global hit in 2007. The song was written by band member Tom Higgenson about Olympic runner Delilah DiCrescenzo, though it uses poetic license in its storytelling.