"Worth a Shot" is a song written by Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, and Ross Copperman, and recorded by American singer Elle King. It was released on June 6, 2022 as the second single from King's third studio album, Come Get Your Wife. Dierks Bentley is featured on the song, marking the second collaboration between the two singers, after King previously featured on Bentley's "Different for Girls" from his 2016 album, Black.[1]
| "Worth a Shot" | ||||
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| Single by Elle King featuring Dierks Bentley | ||||
| from the album Come Get Your Wife | ||||
| Released | June 6, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:32 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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| "Worth a Shot" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
edit"Worth a Shot" was written by Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, and Ross Copperman, and initially cut by Dierks Bentley as a solo track. Bentley offered it to King, who suggested they turn the song into a duet.[2]
Music video
editThe music video for "Worth a Shot" premiered on May 18, 2022,[3] and depicts a Wild West theme, with Bentley portraying a wanted man getting rowdy in a saloon and King playing the part of his wife who dons a male disguise to challenge him to a drinking contest, before the sheriff catches up to Bentley and King has to help him flee.[2] Directed by Stephen Kinigopoulos and Alexa Stone, King developed the concept for the video, and it was shot in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.[4]
Charts
edit| Chart (2022–2023) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country (Billboard)[5] | 40 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 38 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 42 |
References
edit- ^ Gayle Thompson (October 12, 2016). "Story Behind the Song: Dierks Bentley + Elle King, 'Different for Girls'". The Boot. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ a b Jess (May 20, 2022). "Dierks Bentley, Elle King Go Wild West in 'Worth a Shot' Video". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "x.com".
- ^ "Elle King & Dierks Bentley Bring The Wild West To Nashville In New 'Worth A Shot' Video". The Sound Cafe. 24 May 2022. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "Elle King Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "Elle King Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ "Elle King Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 14, 2023.