Ain't No Love in Oklahoma explained

Ain't No Love in Oklahoma
Cover:LukeCombsAintNoLoveinOklahoma.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Luke Combs
Released:May 20, 2024
Genre:Country rock
Length:3:30
Label:
Producer:
  • Luke Combs
  • Chip Matthews
  • Jonathan Singleton
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"Ain't No Love in Oklahoma" is a song recorded by American country music singer Luke Combs. It was released on May 20, 2024, as the lead single from , the soundtrack album for the 2024 movie Twisters.[1] Combs co-wrote the song with Jessi Alexander and Jonathan Singleton, and co-produced it with Singleton and Chip Matthews.

Background

Combs co-wrote the song with Jessi Alexander and Jonathan Singleton specifically for the film Twisters,[2] a present-day chapter of the 1996 film Twister.[3] Described as a "country-rocker", the lyrics describe both the dangers of storm chasing and the thrill of the chase.[4] In an interview with Audacy, Inc., Combs said that "this song is about everything that I think this movie is about. High-energy, high-octane, I think the song really musically matches that vibe. It's really sort of abstract, lyrically speaking, I think that was done intentionally. We were really just trying to sonically match the vibe that they were looking for with this film."[5]

Music video

The music video for "Ain't No Love in Oklahoma" was directed by Alex Bittan and premiered on May 16, 2024.[6] The video features footage from Twisters interspersed with stormy performance footage of Combs singing the song.[2] The video also features a cameo from NASCAR driver John Hunter Nemechek.[7]

Commercial performance

"Ain't No Love in Oklahoma" debuted at number 24 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart week dated May 25, 2024.[8]

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 39
Ireland (IRMA)[10] 54
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] 5

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Country Aircheck Weekly May 13, 2024, Issue 909. May 13, 2024. Country Aircheck. May 18, 2024.
  2. Web site: Luke Combs drops new single "Ain't No Love in Oklahoma": Watch the stormy music video. Jeremy Chua. May 16, 2024. ABC News. May 18, 2024.
  3. Web site: Luke Combs new single 'Ain't No Love in Oklahoma' to be featured in 'Twisters' movie. Alexia Ashton, Brandy McDonnell. May 13, 2024. The Oklahoman. May 18, 2024.
  4. Web site: Here Are the Lyrics to Luke Combs, "Ain't No Love in Oklahoma" [Listen]]. Billy Dukes. May 16, 2024. Taste of Country. May 18, 2024.
  5. Web site: World Premiere: Luke Combs - 'Ain't No Love In Oklahoma'. Monica Rivera. May 16, 2024. Audacy, Inc.. May 18, 2024.
  6. Web site: Luke Combs – Ain't No Love In Oklahoma (From Twisters: The Album) [Official Music Video]]. May 16, 2024. YouTube. May 18, 2024.
  7. Web site: Watch Luke Combs Join Forces With Storm Chasers In Adrenaline-Rushing Video. Kelly Fisher. May 16, 2024. The Bull. June 21, 2024.
  8. Billboard Country Update. Billboard. May 17, 2024. May 18, 2024.
  9. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. May 27, 2024. May 24, 2024.
  10. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. August 17, 2024.
  11. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. May 27, 2024. May 24, 2024.