"Just to Say We Did" is a song by American country music singer Kenny Chesney. It was released on July 15, 2024, as the second single from his twentieth studio album, Born. The song was written by Chesney, Jason James, David Lee Murphy and Matt Dragstrem, and produced by Chesney and Buddy Cannon.
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| Single by Kenny Chesney | ||||
| from the album Born | ||||
| Released | July 15, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:35 | |||
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Background and content
editChesney shared to the song on his social media accounts as "sounds like me and my friends growing up, and so many people I've met along the way. It's a song where whatever it is, why not?"[1]
Chesney first released the song as a preview of his studio album Born on February 2, 2024.[2][3]
The song expresses celebrates life and all the moments that bring one joy.[4]
Critical reception
editHollerCountry writer Maxim Mower felt that it "the introduction of an invigorating wave of electric guitars and a seismic sea of drums, which, alongside Kenny Chesney's euphoric delivery, combines for an earworm that seems to gain another injection of energy with each new line."[5]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Shaun Silva and was released on August 21, 2024.[6][7] According to Chesney, "wanted a song that really lifted up the heart of No Shoes Nation, these super-passionate people who just live wide open right where they are and create fun when they're not working harder than anyone" and that "is the crazy story of this dream, my band, road family and every single person we've encountered along the way."[8]
Chart performance
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country (Billboard)[9] | 56 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 28 |
References
edit- ^ Eaton, Quinn (February 2, 2024). "Kenny Chesney's New Song "Just To Say We Did" Is An Ode To The 'Why Not' Moments In Life". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Chua, Jeremy (February 2, 2024). "Listen: Kenny Chesney's 'Just to Say We Did' Offers an Important Message". Taste of Country. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Black, Lauren Jo (February 2, 2024). "Listen: Kenny Chesney Invites Fans to Take Chances With Feel-Good Anthem 'Just To Say We Did'". Country Now. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Chua, Jeremy (August 29, 2024). "Kenny Chesney previews 'BORN' with "Just to Say We Did"". Willmar Radio. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "'Just To Say We Did' by Kenny Chesney - Lyrics & Meaning | Holler". holler.country. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ EBM (August 21, 2024). "Kenny Chesney To Premiere Reflective 'Just Say We Did' Video". www.antimusic.com. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Kenny Chesney Gets Retrospective In New 'Just To Say You Did' Video". RTTNews. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Black, Lauren Jo (August 22, 2024). "Kenny Chesney's New Video for 'Just To Say We Did' Takes Fans on a Journey Through His Iconic Career". Country Now. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Kenny Chesney Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ "Kenny Chesney Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2024.