Who recorded the hit single "Meet Virginia" in 2000?

Train recorded the hit single "Meet Virginia," which became a mainstream hit in 2000.

The song first appeared on Train's self-titled debut album and was initially released to adult-alternative radio in 1998. It took more than a year to gain broad popularity, so many listeners associate its breakthrough with 2000 even though the recording and first release came earlier.

Written and performed by the American pop-rock band, the song was Train's first single to enter the Billboard Hot 100 and its first top-20 hit there. Its unusual lyrics portray Virginia through a series of contrasting details, which helped give the track its memorable identity.

The music video was set in a diner and starred actress Rebecca Gayheart. Another common mix-up is the song's release date: 2000 reflects its chart success, not the original album release. Train later became known for hits including "Drops of Jupiter" and "Hey, Soul Sister."