"Next Girl" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Carly Pearce. It was released in September 2020 as the lead single from her third studio album 29 (EP). The song was recorded in a traditional country style, drawing similarities to female country artists from the 1990s. Pearce wrote this song with Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne.
Prior to the recording of "Next Girl", Pearce had success with the single "I Hope You're Happy Now". The duet with Lee Brice was a number-one hit and was produced by Pearce's longtime collaborator busbee. During the time of its success, busbee died from complications of a brain tumor. The loss discouraged Pearce, who was unsure of her next steps musically.[1] She decided to write a song that had a more traditional sound and embodied the characteristics of songs recorded by her musical heroes: Patty Loveless, Reba McEntire, Pam Tillis and The Chicks.[2] Pearce collaborated with songwriters Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne on the song. Both composers had an affection for 1990s country, according to Pearce.[1]
Critical receptionedit
"Next Girl" has received mostly positive reception since its release. Angela Setfano of Taste of Country praised Pearce's vocal performance on the song: "Her skillful delivery makes it come across like a hushed warning from a friend of a friend who dated the guy you're seeing now."[3] Joseph Hudak of Rolling Stone also gave the song a positive review: "The production is lean, highlighting Pearce’s impassioned delivery and some Appalachian sounds of Dobro. Like Loveless, Pearce is a Kentucky native."[4]
Holly Gleason of American Songwriter noted that "Next Girl" had a "shinier" and "warmer" vocal delivery when compared to the "angst" heard in her previous hits.[1] Zackary Kephart of Country Universe gave "Next Girl" a "B" grade in his review of the song. Kephart commented that the song's melody could have been "stronger" to match its traditional style. Yet, he concluded positively: "it mostly works well enough for what it is, resulting in a solid song that signals an intriguing artistic pivot for Pearce."[5]
Release and music videoedit
"Next Girl" was released at midnight on September 4, 2020 via Big Machine Records.[1] The song was released digitally and to streaming services, including Apple Music.[6] The song officially went for ads to country radio on September 28, 2020. That week, it became the "most added song to country radio", according to Country Now. In total, 57 stations added the single to their playlists. Pearce later commented that she was "in shock" with its initial success. "Country radio, thank you for believing in who I am as an artist," Pearce commented in September.[7] On October 3, the single debuted at number 54 on the BillboardCountry Airplay chart. The following week, the song reached the number 48 position.[8]
The music video premiered on October 25, 2020 and was directed by Seth Kupersmith. Filmed entirely in one take, it features Pearce in a local dive bar, dealing with unwanted advances from male patrons as she goes back and forth in character between going on dates with customers, serving as a waitress, and performing on stage with the house band.[9]
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Next Girl is a song co written and recorded by American country music artist Carly Pearce It was released in September 2020 as the lead single from her third studio album 29 EP The song was recorded in a traditional country style drawing similarities to female country artists from the 1990s Pearce wrote this song with Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne Next Girl Single by Carly Pearcefrom the album 29ReleasedSeptember 4 2020 2020 09 04 GenreCountry 1 Length2 44LabelBig MachineSongwriter s Shane McAnallyJosh OsborneCarly PearceProducer s Shane McAnallyJosh OsborneCarly Pearce singles chronology I Hope You re Happy Now 2019 Next Girl 2020 Never Wanted to Be That Girl 2021 Contents 1 Background and content 2 Critical reception 3 Release and music video 4 Charts 4 1 Weekly charts 4 2 Year end charts 5 Certifications 6 ReferencesBackground and content editPrior to the recording of Next Girl Pearce had success with the single I Hope You re Happy Now The duet with Lee Brice was a number one hit and was produced by Pearce s longtime collaborator busbee During the time of its success busbee died from complications of a brain tumor The loss discouraged Pearce who was unsure of her next steps musically 1 She decided to write a song that had a more traditional sound and embodied the characteristics of songs recorded by her musical heroes Patty Loveless Reba McEntire Pam Tillis and The Chicks 2 Pearce collaborated with songwriters Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne on the song Both composers had an affection for 1990s country according to Pearce 1 Critical reception edit Next Girl has received mostly positive reception since its release Angela Setfano of Taste of Country praised Pearce s vocal performance on the song Her skillful delivery makes it come across like a hushed warning from a friend of a friend who dated the guy you re seeing now 3 Joseph Hudak of Rolling Stone also gave the song a positive review The production is lean highlighting Pearce s impassioned delivery and some Appalachian sounds of Dobro Like Loveless Pearce is a Kentucky native 4 Holly Gleason of American Songwriter noted that Next Girl had a shinier and warmer vocal delivery when compared to the angst heard in her previous hits 1 Zackary Kephart of Country Universe gave Next Girl a B grade in his review of the song Kephart commented that the song s melody could have been stronger to match its traditional style Yet he concluded positively it mostly works well enough for what it is resulting in a solid song that signals an intriguing artistic pivot for Pearce 5 Release and music video edit Next Girl was released at midnight on September 4 2020 via Big Machine Records 1 The song was released digitally and to streaming services including Apple Music 6 The song officially went for ads to country radio on September 28 2020 That week it became the most added song to country radio according to Country Now In total 57 stations added the single to their playlists Pearce later commented that she was in shock with its initial success Country radio thank you for believing in who I am as an artist Pearce commented in September 7 On October 3 the single debuted at number 54 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart The following week the song reached the number 48 position 8 The music video premiered on October 25 2020 and was directed by Seth Kupersmith Filmed entirely in one take it features Pearce in a local dive bar dealing with unwanted advances from male patrons as she goes back and forth in character between going on dates with customers serving as a waitress and performing on stage with the house band 9 Charts editWeekly charts edit Weekly chart performance for Next Girl Chart 2020 2021 PeakpositionCanada Canadian Hot 100 10 55Canada Country Billboard 11 2US Billboard Hot 100 12 86US Country Airplay Billboard 13 15US Hot Country Songs Billboard 14 23 Year end charts edit Year end chart performance for Next Girl Chart 2021 PositionUS Country Airplay Billboard 15 46US Hot Country Songs Billboard 16 48Certifications editCertifications for Next Girl Region Certification Certified units salesCanada Music Canada 17 Platinum 80 000 United States RIAA 18 Platinum 1 000 000 Sales streaming figures based on certification alone References edit a b c d e Gleason Holly Carly Pearce Returns with Her Kind of Country American Songwriter Retrieved October 17 2020 Wendowski Andrew Carly Pearce Cautions The Next Girl In First New Single Post Divorce Music Mayhem Magazine Retrieved October 17 2020 Stefano Angela Carly Pearce s New Single Is a Warning to the Next Girl Taste of Country Retrieved October 17 2020 Hudak Joseph Carly Pearce Warns of an Opportunistic Lothario in New Song Next Girl Rolling Stone Retrieved October 17 2020 Kephart Zackary Single Review Carly Pearce Next Girl Country Universe Retrieved October 17 2020 Next Girl Single by Carly Pearce Apple Music Retrieved October 17 2020 Black Lauren Jo Carly Pearce In Complete Shock Over Initial Next Girl Radio Success Country Now Retrieved October 17 2020 Roland Tom Makin Tracks Carly Pearce s Next Girl Turns Personal Heartbreak Into an Energetic Single Billboard Retrieved October 17 2020 Barnes Hannah Carly Pearce Says Next to Unwanted Advances in Next Girl Music Video Pop Culture Retrieved October 27 2020 Carly Pearce Chart History Canadian Hot 100 Billboard Retrieved June 29 2021 Carly Pearce Chart History Canada Country Billboard Retrieved June 29 2021 Carly Pearce Chart History Hot 100 Billboard Retrieved August 3 2021 Carly Pearce Chart History Country Airplay Billboard Retrieved August 9 2021 Carly Pearce Chart History Hot Country Songs Billboard Retrieved June 22 2021 Country Airplay Year End 2021 Billboard Retrieved December 2 2021 Hot Country Songs Year End 2021 Billboard Retrieved December 2 2021 Canadian single certifications Carly Pearce Next Girl Music Canada Retrieved October 15 2022 American single certifications Carly Pearce Next Girl Recording Industry Association of America 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