"Act Like You Don't" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Brooke Eden for her second extended play, Welcome to the Weekend (2016). Inspired by a real-life breakup, Eden co-wrote the country pop ballad with Cary Barlowe and Jesse Frasure.[1] It was released to American country radio via Red Bow Records on February 13, 2017 as the EP's second single.[2]
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| Single by Brooke Eden | ||||
| from the album Welcome to the Weekend | ||||
| Released | February 13, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 3:53 | |||
| Label | Red Bow | |||
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Composition
edit"Act Like You Don't" is a country pop ballad about the struggle of moving on from a relationship that ended amicably.[3] The song's lyrics find Eden "pleading for space" from an ex-girlfriend in order to heal from her heartbreak.[1] Critics have complimented the "authentic" songwriting and have compared the song's themes to "Keep It to Yourself" by Kacey Musgraves.[3][4]
Critical reception
editLisa Konicki of Nash Country Weekly wrote that the song is "powerful" and has "got the makings of a hit."[1] Billy Dukes of Taste of Country wrote that "every element of the song fits the mood," and called it "a true showcase of [Eden's] impressive range and emotion."[3]
Commercial performance
edit"Act Like You Don't" debuted at number 59 on the Country Airplay chart dated May 6, 2017, becoming Eden's second charting single.[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 49 |
References
edit- ^ a b c Konicki, Lisa (February 9, 2017). "Listen to Brooke Eden's Moving New Single, "Act Like You Don't"". Nash Country Weekly. American Media. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ "Future Release for Country Radio Stations". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on January 23, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ a b c Dukes, Billy (February 15, 2017). "Brooke Eden, 'Act Like You Don't' [Listen]". Taste of Country. Townsquare Media. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ Hostelley, Laura (September 28, 2016). "EP Review: Brooke Eden's 'Welcome to the Weekend'". Sounds Like Nashville. SpinMedia. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ "Country Airplay: The Week Of May 6, 2017". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ "Brooke Eden Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2017.