2021 single by Mitchell Tenpenny
"Truth About You" |
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Single by Mitchell Tenpenny |
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from the album This Is the Heavy |
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Released | July 9, 2021 (2021-07-09) |
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Genre | Country |
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Length | 3:23 |
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Label | - Riser House Entertainment
- Columbia Nashville
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Songwriter(s) | - Matt Alderman
- Mitchell Tenpenny
- Thomas Archer
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Producer(s) | - Mitchell Tenpenny
- Jordan Schmidt
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Mitchell Tenpenny singles chronology |
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Music video |
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"Truth About You" on YouTube |
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"Truth About You" is a song by American country music singer Mitchell Tenpenny. It was released on July 9, 2021 as the lead single from his second studio album This Is the Heavy. Tenpenny co-wrote the song with Matt Alderman and Thomas Archer, and produced it with Jordan Schmidt.[1]
Background
Tenpenny first revealed the song on TikTok in July 2021. The song went on to gain over 2.5 million streams in the first three days.[2] He stated in a press release: "I have the best and most reactive fans. Their instantaneous feedback is invaluable to me as an artist. There is nothing more gratifying than making music for them."[3]
Content
In a radio interview with Taste of Country Nights, Tenpenny stated that the song is about an "ex-[girlfriend]", "experiences his friends have gone through" and his "own bad behavior in relationships".[4]
Music video
The music video was released on September 1, 2021, and directed by Dustin Haney. It was filmed at Bobby’s Idle Hour bar and Warren Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.[5]
Charts
Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Truth About You" Chart (2021–2022) | Peak position | Canada Country (Billboard)[6] | 23 | Canada Digital Songs (Billboard)[7] | 37 | US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 54 | US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 2 | US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] | 11 | | Year-end charts 2021 year-end chart performance for "Truth About You" Chart (2021) | Position | US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] | 99 | 2022 year-end chart performance for "Truth About You" Chart (2022) | Position | US Country Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 24 | US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[13] | 35 | US Radio Songs (Billboard)[14] | 62 | |
Certifications
Certifications for "Truth About You" Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
Canada (Music Canada)[15] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[16] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
References
- ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (August 1, 2021). "Listen: Mitchell Tenpenny Releases New Single 'Truth About You'". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ a b Lenehan Vaughn, Grace (August 3, 2021). "Mitchell Tenpenny Debuts Breakup Tune, 'Truth About You'". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ Arbour, Mallory (August 5, 2021). "Truth About You by Mitchell Tenpenny – Song of the Day". Country Town. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (August 5, 2021). "Mitchell Tenpenny Dishes On What Inspired 'Truth About You', His Piquant New Breakup Song". Taste of Country. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ "Mitchell Tenpenny Debut "Truth About You" Video". Sony Music. September 2, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ "Mitchell Tenpenny Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ^ "Mitchell Tenpenny Chart History (Hot Canadian Digital Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
- ^ "Mitchell Tenpenny Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ "Mitchell Tenpenny Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ "Mitchell Tenpenny Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ "Radio Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Mitchell Tenpenny – Truth About You". Music Canada. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Mitchell Tenpenny – Truth About You". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ "Truth About You - Mitchell Tenpenny". Retrieved November 13, 2021 – via Amazon.
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