Why Ya Wanna
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| Single by Jana Kramer | ||||
| from the album Jana Kramer | ||||
| Released | January 16, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:41 | |||
| Label | Elektra Nashville | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Scott Hendricks | |||
| Jana Kramer singles chronology | ||||
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"Why Ya Wanna" is a song recorded by American actress and country music artist Jana Kramer. It was released in January 2012 as the first single from her self-titled debut album, which was released on June 5.[1] Three years later the song appeared as a bonus track on the Target Exclusive of her second studio album, Thirty One. The song was written by Ashley Gorley, Catt Gravitt and Chris DeStefano.
Content
"Why Ya Wanna" is a mid-tempo song in which the female narrator encounters an ex-lover, and asks him why he "want[s] to make [her] keep loving" him. The song is in 3/4 time signature and the key of E major.[2]
Critical reception
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song two and a half stars out of five, writing that it "packs a surprising emotional punch, but it's weakened away by a grating melody."[3] Bobby Peacock of Roughstock gave the song four stars out of five, calling it "a convincing, catchy slice of neo-trad that sounds as much 1992 as 2012."[4]
Music video
The music video was directed by Kristin Barlowe and premiered in February 2012.[5]
Chart performance
"Why Ya Wanna" debuted at number 60 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of December 10, 2011.[6]
Charts and certifications
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Certifications
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References
- ^ Conaway, Alanna (April 8, 2012). "Jana Kramer to Release Self-Titled Debut Album on June 5". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ "'Why Ya Wanna' sheet music". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (January 11, 2012). "Jana Kramer, 'Why Ya Wanna' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ Peacock, Bobby (March 5, 2012). "Single Review: Jana Kramer - "Why Ya Wanna"". Roughstock. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ Cooper, Brittany Joy (February 15, 2012). "Jana Kramer Debuts Music Video for 'Why Ya Wanna'". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ Morris, Edward (December 3, 2011). "Scotty McCreery, Lady Antebellum Top Billboard Country Charts". Country Music Television. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ "Jana Kramer Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Jana Kramer Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Jana Kramer Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
- ^ "Jana Kramer Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "American single certifications – Jana Kramer – Why Ya Wanna". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ "Best of 2012: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.