Dibs (song)
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"Dibs" is a song co-written and recorded by American country pop singer Kelsea Ballerini for her debut studio album, The First Time (2015). Ballerini co-wrote the song with Josh Kerr, Ryan Griffin, and Jason Duke. It was released to American country radio on July 20, 2015 as the album's second single.[1]
The song received positive reviews from critics praising Ballerini's youthful enthusiasm throughout the production. "Dibs" peaked at number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, giving Ballerini her second number-one country music hit overall. The song was certified Gold by the RIAA, and has sold 457,000 copies in the US as of March 2017. It also charted at number seven on the Hot Country Songs chart and number 58 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song achieved similar chart success in Canada, peaking at number eight on the Country chart and number 96 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart.
The accompanying music video for the song was directed by Robert Chavers.
Reception
Critical
Taste of Country gave the single a positive review, comparing it favorably to previous single "Love Me Like You Mean It" and praising the song's levity. "This airy track is never weighted down with too much emotion," writes the blog, "so even those who can't relate can at least appreciate something fun."[2] John Freeman of Country Weekly wrote Ballerini is Taylor Swift's "pop-country heir apparent," comparing the song to Swift's "Should've Said No" for its playful, sassy, and melodic elements.[3]
Commercial
"Dibs" debuted at number 59 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of July 18, 2015.[4] It also debuted at number 34 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of August 29, 2015. It also debuted at number 21 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart for the week of September 12, 2015. It also debuted at number 47 on the Canada Country chart for the same week. It also debuted at number 93 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the week of November 11, 2015. The song has sold 457,000 copies in the US as of March 2017.[5] It also debuted at number 96 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the week of February 2, 2016.
"Dibs" reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of March 5, 2016, making Ballerini the first solo female country music artist to take her first two career singles to the top of the charts since Jamie O'Neal in 2001 with "There Is No Arizona" and "When I Think About Angels".[6]
Music video
A lyric video for "Dibs" premiered on Ballerini's Vevo channel on February 17, 2015 in promotion of her self-titled EP and then-forthcoming album.[7][8] It was re-released on July 2, 2015 after the song was selected as the second official single from The First Time.[9] The official music video premiered on October 22, 2015.[10] It was directed by Robert Chavers.[11]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications and sales
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[21] | Platinum | 457,000[5] |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
See also
References
- ^ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on July 8, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ Taste of Country Staff (July 3, 2015). "Kelsea Ballerini, 'Dibs' [Listen]". Taste of Country. Townsquare Media. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ Freeman, Jon (July 20, 2015). ""Dibs" by Kelsea Ballerini". Country Weekly. American Media. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ^ Trust, Gary (July 6, 2015). "Chart Highlights: Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea's 'Pretty Girls' Tops Dance Club Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ a b Bjorke, Matt (March 6, 2017). "Top 30 Digital Singles Sales Report: March 6, 2017". Roughstock.
- ^ Jim Asker (February 23, 2016). "Kelsea Ballerini Has 'Dibs' on Second Country Airplay No. 1". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
- ^ KelseaBalleriniVEVO (February 17, 2015). "Kelsea Ballerini – Dibs (Lyric Video)". YouTube. Google. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ Swirsky, Jen (February 18, 2015). "Kelsea Ballerini Releases "Dibs" Lyric Video". Country Music Chat (CMChat Live). Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ Vinson, Christina (July 2, 2015). "Kelsea Ballerini Reveals Lyric Video for New Single 'Dibs'". The Boot. Townsquare Media. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini – Dibs (Official Video)".
- ^ Wuokko, Staci (October 22, 2015). "Watch Kelsea Ballerini Travel Cross Country in 'Dibs' Music Video". radio.com. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update for December 14, 2015" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 14, 2015. p. 7. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
- ^ "Best of 2015: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ^ "Country Airplay: Year End 2016". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs: Year End 2016". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ "American single certifications – Kelsea Ballerini – Dibs". Recording Industry Association of America.