Heartbreak Song
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| Single by Mickey Guyton | ||||
| Released | June 3, 2016 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 3:27 | |||
| Label | Capitol Nashville | |||
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| Producer(s) | Mark Trussell | |||
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"Heartbreak Song" is a song recorded by American country artist Mickey Guyton for her forthcoming debut studio album. It was released as her second single through Capitol Records Nashville on June 3, 2016.[1] Guyton co-wrote the song with Mark Trussell and April Geesbreght in response to the subject of her previous single, "Better Than You Left Me", bragging about inspiring the hit.[2]
Content
"Heartbreak Song" is a country pop song written by Mickey Guyton, Mark Trussell, and April Geesbreght and produced by Trussell.[3] A "thumping" bass line carries the track, while Guyton delivers "straight-to-the-point", "incisive" lyrics with a "soulful" delivery.[4] The song was inspired by Guyton's ex-boyfriend, who was also the subject of previous single, "Better Than You Left Me", after Guyton learned that the man was "bragging" that she "wrote [the song] about him."[5] Critics have noted thematic similarities with her debut single in contrast to the more upbeat tone and more pop-leaning production.[6]
Critical reception
The staff of Taste of Country noted that the song is less of a "vocal showcase" than her previous single, but that Guyton "continues to prove her worth as a fine storyteller" on the track.[3] The blog also praised the song's radio-friendly sound.[3]
Chart performance
Weekly charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 45 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Worldwide | June 3, 2016 | Digital download | Capitol Nashville | [1][8] |
| United States | June 20, 2016 | Country radio | [9] |
References
- ^ a b "Heartbreak Song - Single by Mickey Guyton". iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ^ Konicki, Lisa (June 20, 2016). "Mickey Guyton Gets Even With "Heartbreak Song"". Nash Country Daily. Cumulus Media. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ^ a b c Taste of Country Staff (June 4, 2016). "Mickey Guyton, 'Heartbreak Song' [Listen]". Taste of Country. Townsquare Media. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ^ Betts, Stephen L. (June 3, 2016). "Hear Mickey Guyton's Spirited 'Heartbreak Song'". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ^ Leight, Elias (June 3, 2016). "Mickey Guyton Returns With 'Heartbreak Song'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ^ Stefano, Angela (June 3, 2016). "Mickey Guyton Debuts Brand-New Single, 'Heartbreak Song' [LISTEN]". The Boot. Townsquare Media. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ^ "Mickey Guyton Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ^ "Heartbreak Song - Single by Mickey Guyton". iTunes Store (Australia). Apple Inc. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ^ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.