"Sierra" is a song recorded by American country music duo Maddie & Tae. It was released to radio on May 16, 2016, as the fourth and final single off of their debut studio album, Start Here. The duo wrote the song with Aaron Scherz, and Dann Huff produced it.
"Sierra" | ||||
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Single by Maddie & Tae | ||||
from the album Start Here | ||||
Released | May 16, 2016[1] | |||
Recorded | 2014 | |||
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Length | 2:46 | |||
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Content
editThe song describes and pokes fun at a bully girl named Sierra. The song takes inspiration a real life experience happened to Marlow: "I went home crying at least once a week because she was just so mean".[2]
Critical reception
editTaste of Country reviewed the song favorably, saying that the girls "stay true to the instantly contagious hooks and riffs that make Start Here such an enjoyable listen out of the box".[3]
Charts
editChart (2016) | Peak position |
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US Country Airplay (Billboard)[4] | 47 |
References
edit- ^ "Add Dates" (PDF). Country Aircheck Weekly (497): Chart p.4. May 2, 2016.
- ^ "Maddie & Tae Share Bully Story That Inspired Song 'Sierra'". Tasteofcountry.com. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
- ^ "Maddie & Tae, 'Sierra' [Listen]". Tasteofcountry.com. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
- ^ "Maddie & Tae Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.