Bet You Break My Heart Explained

Bet You Break My Heart
Cover:Bet You Break My Heart.png
Type:single
Artist:MacKenzie Porter
Album:Nobody's Born with a Broken Heart
Genre:Country pop
Length:2:38
Label:Big Loud
Producer:Joey Moi
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Prev Year:2023
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Next Year:2024

"Bet You Break My Heart" is a song recorded by Canadian country artist MacKenzie Porter. The song was written by Chris Tompkins, Mark Holman, and Travis Wood, while Joey Moi produced the track.[1] [2] It was released to country radio stations in Canada and Australia, and is the third single from Porter's 2024 album Nobody's Born with a Broken Heart.[3] [4]

Background

In a press release, Porter stated about the song, "Heartbreak is something we all experience. We've all fallen for someone or something knowing it would probably end up hurting us. Taking that risk is both the most exciting and scary feeling, and I love that this song is able to put words to the back and forth you have in your head throughout those types of relationships".[5]

Critical reception

Meghan Grisham of Circle All Access favourably reviewed "Bet You Break My Heart", describing it as "a catchy tune that dives deep into the ups and downs of a relationship". She added that the song "captures the realness of love and the pain that often comes with it", noting "relatable lyrics" and a "soulful vibe".[6]

Music video

The official music video for "Bet You Break My Heart" premiered on YouTube on November 17, 2023.[7]

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music)[8] 15
Canada Country (Billboard)[9] 11

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bet You Break My Heart - Single by MacKenzie Porter. Spotify. Big Loud Records. November 17, 2023. March 6, 2024.
  2. Web site: MacKenzie Porter Rolls the Dice on Heartbreak on "Bet You Break My Heart" Out Now. Big Loud. November 17, 2023. March 6, 2024.
  3. Web site: MacKenzie Porter Announces Debut Album Nobody's Born with a Broken Heart. Mary. Varvaris. Countrytown. January 27, 2024.
  4. Web site: Mackenzie Porter Sets Debut Album 'Nobody's Born With a Broken Heart'. Broadway World. January 26, 2024. Michael. Major. March 6, 2024.
  5. Web site: MacKenzie Porter Shares New Single, "Bet You Break My Heart". Canadian Beats Media. Nanci. Dagg. November 26, 2023. March 6, 2024.
  6. Web site: Circle’s Release of the Week: MacKenzie Porter’s "Bet You Break My Heart". Megan. Grisham. November 17, 2023. Circle All Access. March 6, 2024.
  7. Web site: MacKenzie Porter - Bet You Break My Heart (Official Music Video). YouTube. November 7, 2023. video. March 6, 2024.
  8. Web site: Countrytown Hot 50. https://web.archive.org/web/20240305203255/https://countrytown.com/charts/countrytown-hot-50. Countrytown. March 5, 2024.
  9. Canada Country chart for June 1, 2024. Billboard. May 29, 2024. subscription.