Southern Girl
| "Southern Girl" | |
|---|---|
| Song |
"Southern Girl" is the title of a song written by Jaren Johnston, Rodney Clawson, and Lee Thomas Miller, and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in July 2013 as the fourth single from the album Two Lanes of Freedom.
Content
The song is about a girl from the Southern United States whom the narrator finds attractive.[1]
Critical reception
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the single 4.5 stars out of 5, saying that "The track’s overall feel is one that’s repeated each summer, but few have brought it back as effortlessly as McGraw in recent years."[2] Giving it a "B", Joseph Hudak of Country Weekly sand that "It'd all feel a little trite and disposable if the track didn't have a monster groove to prop it up." He also said that the song was "utterly singable" and "the ideal summer anthem".[1]
Music video
The music video was directed by Shane Drake and premiered in July 2013.[3]
Chart performance
"Southern Girl" debuted at number 57 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of July 13, 2013. It also debuted at number 44 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It debuted at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the week of August 10, 2013. It also debuted at number 96 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the week of August 24, 2013.
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 72 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 50 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 5 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 3 |
References
- ^ a b Hudak, Joseph (29 July 2013). "Reviews: Tim McGraw — 'Southern Girl'". Country Weekly. 20 (30): 50. ISSN 1074-3235.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (24 June 2013). "Tim McGraw, 'Southern Girl' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ^ Sciarretto, Amy (July 23, 2013). "Tim McGraw's 'Southern Girl' Video Offers Up a Taste of His Live Show". Taste of Country. Retrieved July 24, 2013.
- ^ "Tim McGraw Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Tim McGraw Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Tim McGraw Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Tim McGraw Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.