| Can You Die from a Broken Heart | |
| Cover: | Nate Smith & Avril Lavigne - Can You Die From a Broken Heart.jpeg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Nate Smith featuring Avril Lavigne |
| Album: | California Gold |
| Genre: | Country |
| Length: | 3:30 |
| Label: | RCA Records Nashville |
| Producer: | Lindsay Rimes |
| Chronology: | Nate Smith |
| Prev Title: | I Like It |
| Prev Year: | 2024 |
"Can You Die from a Broken Heart" is a song by American country music singer Nate Smith, featuring vocals by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne. It was released on September 30, 2024 through RCA Records Nashville, as the third single from his second studio album, California Gold. The song was written by Kevin Fisher, Michael Matosic and Tom Walker, with Lindsay Rimes being the producer.
Smith and Lavigne first collaborated in May 2024. Earlier that year, in February, Smith released "Bulletproof", the lead single from his extended play Through The Smoke.[1] A duet version of the song featuring Lavigne was subsequently released in May 2024.[2] The two performed the song at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 15, 2024.[3] In an interview prior to the ceremony, Smith revealed that they had worked on another song, which will be featured on his forthcoming sophomore studio album.[4] [5]
On August 23, 2024, Smith announced via social media the release of his second studio album, California Gold, along with its official track listing, which included the collaboration with Lavigne titled "Can You Die from a Broken Heart".[6]
On September 30, 2024, "Can You Die from a Broken Heart" was officially released.[7] The song was released as a digital download and to streaming services through Smith's label RCA Records Nashville.[8] "Can You Die from a Broken Heart" serves as the third single from Smith's sophomore album California Gold.[9]
"Can You Die from a Broken Heart" was written by Kevin Fisher, Michael Matosic, Tom Walker and produced by Lindsay Rimes.[10] The song has been labeled as a country power ballad.[11] [12]
Smith described "Can You Die from a Broken Heart" as "the epitome of what a heartbreak ballad should feel and sound like," emphasizing the song's emotional depth and its ability to resonate with listeners facing personal loss.[13]
In his review of Smith's album California Gold, James Daykin of Entertainment Focus described "Can You Die from a Broken Heart" as an album highlight, praising both artists' vocal delivery. He called it "a powerful vocal performance, with Lavigne's soaring second verse complementing Smith's gravelly tone".[14]
In an interview with Billboard, Smith revealed that a music video for the song was filmed in Toronto, Canada.[15] The music video for the song was released on October 18, 2024, and was directed by Mason Allen and Nikki Fletcher.[16] The video features Smith and Lavigne set in a post-apocalyptic world, where they confront emotional struggles and gradually recover from heartbreak.[16]
| Peak position | |
| Canada Digital Songs (Billboard)[17] | 22 |
|---|---|
| Date | Format(s) | Label | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | September 30, 2024 | RCA Records Nashville | [18] | |