"Girl Who Didn't Care" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country artist Tenille Townes. She wrote the song with Steph Jones and David Pramik.[1] The song marked her first release of new music since her debut US studio album The Lemonade Stand.[2]
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| Single by Tenille Townes | ||||
| Released | June 25, 2021 | |||
| Length | 3:12 | |||
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| Producer(s) | David Pramik | |||
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| "Girl Who Didn't Care" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editTownes and her collaborators co-wrote "Girl Who Didn't Care" over Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] According to Townes, the song is about "how you used to see yourself and everything around you before the world and society and somebody else changed your idea of it".[2] She wrote the song specifically for young girls, noting inspiration from her childhood. She stated: "I feel grateful to have been encouraged during that sweet spot in my life and to be able to remember that little girl who dreamed of singing on stage. I think about her a lot, looking for more of that courage in my life right now".[4] Townes also noted inspiration from walking around her neighbourhood and seeing children and the "wonder and the courage that they have to just see the world as something awesome", saying it's "something that I want more of in my life now".[5] She stated that with this song and "chapter" of her music, it would be "more personal this time around".[4]
Critical reception
editRobyn Collins of Taste of Country said that the song "takes a nostalgic look at the childlike self who exists before life gets in the way".[2] Vernell Hackett of Sounds Like Nashville described the track as "an inspirational message to young girls, encouraging them to chase those dreams they have in their heart".[4] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock stated "this song showcases why Tenille Townes is one of country music's most-exciting newcomers".[6] Lauren Jo Black of Country Now said the song "boasts the kind of message we all need to hear right now".[7]
Accolades
edit| Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2022 | CCMA | Single Of The Year | Won | [8] |
| Songwriter(s) of the Year | Won | [9] | ||
| Video of the Year | Nominated | [10] |
Commercial performance
edit"Girl Who Didn't Care" peaked at number five on the Billboard Canada Country chart for the week of October 30, 2021, marking Townes' fifth career top ten hit.[11] It peaked at number 86 on the Canadian Hot 100 in the same week.[12] It also reached number 38 on the TMN Country Hot 50 in Australia.[13]
Music video
editThe official music video for "Girl Who Didn’t Care" was directed by Mason Dixon and premiered on July 28, 2021.[14][15] The video features girls growing up in pursuit of their dreams, and stars space enthusiast Alyssa Carson, college soccer goalkeeper Sarah Fuller, and firefighter Shannon Wells as the real-life women who are living their childhood dreams.[4]
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Australia Country Hot 50 (TMN)[13] | 38 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] | 86 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[11] | 5 |
References
edit- ^ "Tenille Townes - Girl Who Didn't Care". New Country Songs. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ a b c Collins, Robyn (June 28, 2021). "Tenille Townes Introduces a 'Girl Who Didn't Care' in New Song [Listen]". Taste of Country.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: Tenille Townes on 'Girl Who Didn't Care'". Off the Record UK. June 30, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Hackett, Vernell (July 29, 2021). "Townes Releases Inspiring "Girl Who Didn't Care" Video". Sounds Like Nashville.
- ^ Scott, Jason (July 4, 2021). "Behind The Song: "Girl Who Didn't Care" by Tenille Townes". American Songwriter.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (July 9, 2021). "Tenille Townes - "Girl Who Didn't Care"". Roughstock.
- ^ Black, Lauren Jo (June 25, 2021). "Tenille Townes Shares Empowering New Single, 'Girl Who Didn't Care'". Country Now.
- ^ "TENILLE TOWNES TAKES HOME FOUR WINS AT THE 2022 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD". Canadian Country Music Association (Press release). Global News Wire. September 11, 2022. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022.
- ^ "CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION REVEALS FIRST ROUND OF 2022 AWARD WINNERS AT THE CCMA MUSIC INDUSTRY GALA DINNER & AWARDS". Canadian Country Music Association (Press release). Global News Wire. September 12, 2022. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ "2022 CCMA AWARD NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association. 20 July 2022. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ a b "Tenille Townes Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ a b "Tenille Townes Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ a b "Country Hot 50: Issue 1359". The Music Network. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- ^ Iahn, Buddy (July 28, 2021). "Tenille Townes Shares Empowering 'Girl Who Didn't Care' Video". The Music Universe.
- ^ "Tenille Townes - Girl Who Didn't Care (Official Video)" (video). July 28, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021 – via YouTube.