"Just About Over You" is a song recorded by American country music singer Priscilla Block. It was released as a single on October 9, 2020, from her debut self-titled EP. Block co-wrote the song with Emily Kroll and Sarah Jones, and it was produced by Justin Johnson.[1]

"Just About Over You"
Single by Priscilla Block
from the album Welcome to the Block Party
ReleasedOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
GenreCountry
Length2:59 (original version)
3:08 (radio edit)
LabelMercury Nashville
Songwriter(s)
  • Emily Kroll
  • Priscilla Block
  • Sarah Jones
Producer(s)Justin Johnson
Priscilla Block singles chronology
"Just About Over You"
(2020)
"My Bar"
(2022)
Music video
"Just About Over You" on YouTube

Content

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Block released the track via TikTok in August 2020, and received over three million views and gained a following of over three hundred thousand fans. Subsequently, her fans donated to help Block record the song.[2]

She told Theboot the story behind the song: "'Just About Over You' was actually a title that I had in my head for a long time – like, 'I'm almost over you' or 'I'm just about over you'. I had run into an ex-boyfriend, and I remember, that night, I was feeling like, [...] It's the whole idea of, you can literally convince yourself anything by putting a bandaid on it, and it was me convincing myself that I was over it when I wasn't."[3]

Critical reception

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The song was named one of the best songs of 2020 by The New York Times.[4]

Music video

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The music video was released on November 24, 2020, and was directed by Logen Christopher. According to the description on Universal Music Group Nashville's website, it depicts "the real-life scenario behind the heartbreak singalong after a late-night run in with her ex-boyfriend."[5]

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[12] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Boot Kickin' Mayhem (August 5, 2020). "Priscilla Block Debuts Breakup Ballad "Just About Over You"". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  2. ^ Lenehan Vaughn, Grace (August 17, 2020). "Priscilla Block Reflects On Viral Success of 'Just About Over You'". Sounds like Nashville. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  3. ^ Stefano, Angela (May 18, 2021). "Story Behind the Song: Priscilla Block, 'Just About Over You'". Theboot. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  4. ^ K. Dowling, Marcus (April 8, 2021). "Priscilla Block To Release A "Vulnerable," Self-Titled EP On April 30". CMT. Archived from the original on April 8, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  5. ^ "Priscilla Block Reveals "Just About Over You" Music Video". Universal Music Group Nashville. November 24, 2020. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  6. ^ "Canada Country: January 8, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  7. ^ "The Hot 100 Chart: December 11, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  8. ^ "Country Airplay Songs: December 11, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  9. ^ "Hot Country Songs: December 11, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  10. ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  11. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "American single certifications – Priscilla Block – Just About Over You". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 9, 2022.