My Little Girl (Tim McGraw song)
"My Little Girl" | |
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Song |
"My Little Girl" is a song co-written and performed by American country music singer Tim McGraw that reached the top three on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It was released in August 2006 as the second single from his CD, Tim McGraw Reflected: Greatest Hits Vol. 2. The song was also featured on the 2006 movie, Flicka. It was nominated by the Broadcast Film Critics Association for Best Song in 2006. It is also the first single that Tim co-wrote. It was written by Tim McGraw and Tom Douglas.
Content
The narrator of the song addresses his daughter, telling her that even though she is growing up, she will always be "[his] little girl".
Critical reception
Kevin John Coyne, reviewing the song for Country Universe, gave it a negative rating. He said that the song is "so sugary-sweet it can cause cavities." He then says that compared to his last single, "When The Stars Go Blue", this song is a letdown.[1]
Music video
The video shows many scenes from the movie, Flicka, while McGraw is shown singing the song with his band in front of an orchestra. It was directed by Sherman Halsey. It was released in late September, 2006.
Chart performance
"My Little Girl" debuted at number 51 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs for the week of August 12, 2006.
Chart (2006) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] | 3 |
US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 35 |
US Billboard Pop 100 | 49 |
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[4] | 15 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2006) | Position |
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US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 56 |
Chart (2007) | Position |
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US Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 54 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[7] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ Coyne, Kevin John (2006-09-07). "Tim McGraw - "My Little Girl"". Country Universe. Retrieved 2010-06-17.
- ^ "Tim McGraw Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Tim McGraw Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Tim McGraw Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2006: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2006. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
- ^ "Best of 2007: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2007. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
- ^ "American single certifications – Tim McGraw – My Little Girl". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 27, 2012.