Girl to Girl is the third studio album by Canadian country music artist Tenille Arts. It was released on October 11, 2021 via 19th & Grand Records and Empire Distribution,[1] and includes the singles "Give It to Me Straight", "Back Then, Right Now", and "Girl to the Girl".[2][3][4] Arts co-wrote every song on the album.[5]
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| Released | October 21, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 42:41 | |||
| Label | 19th & Grand | |||
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Background
editArts experienced unexpected time away from touring amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and began reflecting on her teenage years. She began writing songs that she "[wished she] had back then," perceiving the album as a letter to her "current and younger self."[6][7] Arts stated that if one listened to the album in order from "Back Then, Right Now" to "Growing Old Young," they would be listening to her "life from right now to back then," while reversing the order would be a "chronological order" of how she "got to where [she] is today."[6] She added that she wanted to write "like a big sister," sharing her experiences "in hopes that people would feel less alone."[7]
Critical reception
editNicole Piering of Country Swag reviewed the song favourably, stating that Arts "deftly embraces the relatability and country hooks that have made superstars out of the likes of Taylor Swift and Kelsea Ballerini." She added that the "authentic songwriting" puts her "in a league others rarely play in."[8] Jacques Wang of The Insider stated that in comparison to Arts' previous two albums, Girl to Girl "adds an extra charm by sharing listeners a taste of personal life lessons. He recommended the album for "fans of modern contemporary country music and those who wish to experience the vast world of country music for the first time."[9] Lesley Janes of The Nash News spoke positively of the album, saying that that Arts "bears her heart with every song, keeping her younger fans in mind as well as her peers."[10] Imogen Marshall of Off the Record stated that while there was not "a huge amount of [sonic] variety" on the album, it was still a "delightfully charming album that will no doubt elevate Arts' career," due to the "tenderness with which she crafts her letter to her younger self."[11]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Back Then, Right Now" | Tenille Arts, Dave Pittenger, MacKenzie Porter, Parker Welling | 3:02 |
| 2. | "That's My Friend You're Talking About" | Arts, Alex Kline, Allison Veltz | 3:15 |
| 3. | "One Bedroom Apartment" | Arts, Kline, Palmer Lee | 3:37 |
| 4. | "Breakup Songs" (featuring Callista Clark) | Arts, Jason Massey, Nick Wayne | 3:12 |
| 5. | "Like Goes Like That" | Arts, Kline, Veltz | 3:06 |
| 6. | "Girl to Girl" | Arts, Trannie Anderson, Ben Goldsmith | 3:17 |
| 7. | "Heartbreak Regulars" | Arts, Lee, Holden James | 3:41 |
| 8. | "Mama's Boy" | Arts, Kline, Pittenger, Veltz | 3:19 |
| 9. | "Over You is You" (featuring Matt Stell) | Arts, Kline, Pittenger, Ben Stennis | 3:05 |
| 10. | "Give It to Me Straight" | Arts, Pittenger, Veltz | 3:14 |
| 11. | "High School Sweethart" | Arts, A.J. Babcock, Brandon Ratcliff | 3:18 |
| 12. | "Sweet Sixteen" | Arts, Kline, Veltz | 3:14 |
| 13. | "Growing Old Young" | Arts, Ray Fulcher, Shane Sniteman | 3:26 |
| Total length: | 42:41 | ||
Charts
editSingles
edit| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | ||||||
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| 2021 | "Give It to Me Straight" | — | 6 | — | ||||
| "Back Then, Right Now" | 85 | 12 | 34 | |||||
| 2022 | "Girl to Girl" | — | 10 | — | ||||
| "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released to that territory. | ||||||||
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Association | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Juno Awards | Country Album of the Year | Girl to Girl | Nominated | [15][16] |
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | October 21, 2021 | Digital download | 19th & Grand Records | [17] |
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| October 22, 2021 | Compact disc |
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| June 3, 2022 | LP record | [19] |
References
edit- ^ "Tenille Arts - Girl to Girl". AllMusic. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ Weaver, Matthew (March 30, 2021). "LISTEN: Tenille Arts talks being Top 10 at US Country Radio; Debuting new single 'Give It To Me Straight' at Canadian radio". Country104. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ Liptak, Carena. "Tenille Arts felt "a lot of pressure" with the follow-up single to her hit debut, "Somebody Like That"". Q92.1 Real Country.
- ^ "Tenille Arts Thinks If You Can Relate To It, You Can Listen To It". B104. August 19, 2021.
- ^ "Girl to Girl - Album by Tenille Arts". Spotify. October 21, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ a b Liptak, Carena (October 24, 2021). "Tenille Arts' Just-Released Third Album, 'Girl to Girl,' is 'Like a Letter to Myself'". Taste of Country. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ a b Hollabaugh, Lorie (October 22, 2021). "Tenille Arts Talks 'Girl To Girl' On New Album, Available Now". Music Row Magazine. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ Piering, Nicole (October 22, 2021). "Tenille Arts: 'Girl to Girl' – Album Review". Country Swag. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ Wang, Jacques (November 26, 2021). "TENILLE ARTS GIRL TO GIRL – POWERFUL ALBUM WITH POWERFUL MESSAGES". The Insider. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ Janes, Lesley (October 22, 2021). "Tenille Arts "Girl To Girl" Album Review". The Nash News. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ Marshall, Imogen (October 24, 2021). "ALBUM REVIEW: Girl To Girl – Tenille Arts". Off the Record. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ "Tenille Arts Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "Tenille Arts Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Tenille Arts Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ Weaver, Jackson (March 1, 2022). "Charlotte Cardin, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber lead 2022 Juno Award nominees". CBC News.
- ^ Patel, Arti; Benchetrit, Jenna (May 14, 2022). "Juno Awards 2022: Charlotte Cardin wins big at opening night". CBC News.
- ^ "Girl to Girl - Album by Tenille Arts". Apple Music. October 21, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "Tenille Arts - Girl to Girl, Release Info, CD". AllMusic. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "Tenille Arts - Girl to Girl, Release Info, LP". AllMusic. Retrieved December 13, 2022.