2021 single by Kelsea Ballerini and LANY
"I Quit Drinking" |
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Single by Kelsea Ballerini and LANY |
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Released | June 9, 2021 (2021-06-09) |
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Genre | Country pop[1] |
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Length | 2:51 |
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Label | - Black River
- Warner Chappell Music
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Songwriter(s) | - Nicolle Galyon
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Paul Jason Klein
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Kelsea Ballerini singles chronology |
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LANY singles chronology |
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"Cowboy in LA" (2020) | "I Quit Drinking" (2021) | "Dancing in the Kitchen" (2021) | |
Music video |
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"I Quit Drinking" on YouTube |
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"I Quit Drinking" is a song by American singer Kelsea Ballerini and American pop band LANY. It was released on June 9, 2021, via Black River Entertainment and Warner Chappell Music. Ballerini co-wrote the song with Nicolle Galyon and Paul Jason Klein, while Jimmy Robbins and Noah Conrad produced it.[2]
Background and content
Ballerini first performed the song with Paul Klein of pop group LANY at the 2021 CMT Music Awards. According to a press release, "I Quit Drinking" is a "break up anthem about quitting drinking" due to it "bring[ing] back too many memories of a past relationship".[3] A press release by Black River Entertainment mentioned the song "describe[s] a couple whose relationship was centered around being the life of the party. When the giddy romance fizzles out, it seems, so does the appeal of the booze."[4]
Critical reception
Rob Costa of Music Talkers praised the combination for doing "a great job painting a picture of reflection, relationships, sacrifice, and the reasons for getting sober. The work put into creating conversational lyrics has paid off here, making the lyrics a real highlight of the song."[5]
Music video
The music video was released on June 15, 2021, and directed by Blythe Thomas. The video was filmed in "the hills of California".[6] It shows Ballerini and Klein as "former lovers recalling happier times together" who can no longer "enjoy the taste of champagne, whiskey, or other alcoholic beverages now" due to it "remind[ing] them of their days as a couple".[7] Finally they sing face-to-face in a rainstorm.[8]
Commercial performance
"I Quit Drinking" debuted at number 30 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated June 26, 2021, after its release.[9]
Charts
Weekly charts | Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for "I Quit Drinking" Chart (2021) | Position | US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[13] | 93 | |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Release history for "I Quit Drinking" Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
Various | June 9, 2021 | - Digital download
- streaming
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- Warner Chappell Music
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United States | July 19, 2021 | Adult contemporary radio | RED | [16] |
References
- ^ Parton, Chris (June 10, 2021). "Kelsea Ballerini and LANY Team Up for 'I Quit Drinking'". Sounds like Nashville. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Heidt, Dustin (June 9, 2021). "Kelsea Ballerini & LANY teamed up for surprise collaboration 'I Quit Drinking'". Variance. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Smith, Lindsey (June 10, 2021). "Kelsea Ballerini And LANY Debut New Song 'I Quit Drinking' At CMT Awards". iHeartMedia. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Liptak, Carena (June 10, 2021). ""I Quit Drinking": Kelsea Ballerini and LANY's new song looks at heartbreak with sober clarity". ABC Audio. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Costa, Rob (June 22, 2021). "Review: I Quit Drinking- Kelsea Ballerini & Lany". Music Talkers. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Houghton, Cillea (June 15, 2021). "Kelsea Ballerini and LANY sing in the rain in "I Quit Drinking" video". ABC Audio. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Nicholson, Jessica (June 15, 2021). "Premiere: Kelsea Ballerini, LANY's Paul Klein Reveal Rain-Soaked "I Quit Drinking" Video". CMT. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Parton, Chris (June 16, 2021). "Kelsea Ballerini and LANY Battle Love's Hangover in 'I Quit Drinking' Video". Sounds like Nashville. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs: June 26, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 21, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Kelsea Ballerini – I Quit Drinking". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "I Quit Drinking - Single by Kelsea Ballerini & LANY". Retrieved October 9, 2021 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "Future Releases for Hot/Modern/AC Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on July 2, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
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