Chasing Tornadoes Explained

Chasing Tornadoes
Cover:Chasing Tornadoes.jpg
Type:single
Artist:MacKenzie Porter
Album:Nobody's Born with a Broken Heart
Genre:Country
Length:2:57
Label:Big Loud
Producer:Joey Moi
Prev Title:One Too
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Bet You Break My Heart
Next Year:2023

"Chasing Tornadoes" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist MacKenzie Porter. The song was written by fellow country artist Lainey Wilson, along with Emily Landis and Jamie Moore, while it produced by Joey Moi.[1] It is the second single off Porter's debut full-length U.S. album with Big Loud Records, Nobody's Born with a Broken Heart.[2] [3] [4] The song reached number one on the Mediabase Canada Country chart.[5]

Background

Porter described the song as "fun" and "feel-good", saying it was "the perfect intro to what the rest of the record feels like", in reference to her upcoming album.[6]

Critical reception

James Daykin of Entertainment Focus called the song a "mix of timeless country and shimmering pop", adding that it was "perfect for a summertime drive down a dirt road".[7] An uncredited review from All Country News described "Chasing Tornadoes" as "equal parts strong as it is sassy", adding that it was "quite impressive" how Porter "vividly [captures] the idea of a fast paced love", and that her "voice soars" in the song.[8] Cait Watters of Six Shooter Country stated that Porter's "swagger" is what "sells" the song, "makes it feel fresh and something to note", while also noting the "power" of Porter's voice, saying that she "eases through line after line seamlessly, flowing fast like the titular weather phenomenon".[9]

Accolades

Year AssociationCategory Result
2024Canadian Country Music AssociationSingle of the Year[10]
[11]
Video of the Year

Music video

Porter released the official music video for "Chasing Tornadoes" on May 8, 2023.[12] It was directed by Justin Clough and filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada.[13] Porter starred in the video alongside a male co-lead, and remarked that she "wanted it to be cut super fast to feel slightly hectic," adding that she thought they "really captured the essence of a toxic relationship that you keep coming back to, even if you know it might break your heart".[13]

Live performance

Porter performed "Chasing Tornadoes" live at the 2023 NHL Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.[14]

Charts

Chart performance for "Chasing Tornadoes"! Chart (2023)! Peak
position
Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music)[15] 29
Canada Country (Billboard)[16] 3

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chasing Tornadoes - Single by MacKenzie Porter. Spotify. May 5, 2023. July 20, 2023.
  2. Web site: Porter finds "Nobody's Born With A Broken Heart,". Country Standard Time. January 26, 2024.
  3. Web site: mackenzie porter is "chasing tornadoes" ️. MacKenziePorter.com. May 5, 2023. July 20, 2023.
  4. Web site: Porter is "Chasing Tornadoes". May 5, 2023. Country Standard Time. July 20, 2023.
  5. Web site: Top Canada Country Song Chart. September 25, 2023. iHeartRadio Canada. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929150644/https://web.archive.org/screenshot/https://news.iheart.com/featured/charts/canada-country/. September 29, 2023.
  6. Web site: MacKenzie Porter Releases New Song "Chasing Tornadoes". PM Studio. May 7, 2023. Toshio. Maeoka. July 20, 2023.
  7. Web site: MacKenzie Porter releases the Lainey Wilson-penned 'Chasing Tornadoes' from her upcoming debut album. May 6, 2023. James. Daykin. Entertainment Focus. May 7, 2023.
  8. Web site: MacKenzie Porter's "Chasing Tornados" Captures What Whirlwind Love Is Like. July 20, 2023. All Country News. 5 May 2023 .
  9. Web site: Single Review: Mackenzie Porter – Chasing Tornadoes. Cait. Watters. Six Shooter Country. May 5, 2023. July 20, 2023.
  10. Web site: 2024 CCMA AWARDS NOMINEES. Canadian Country Music Association. July 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240719164229/http://web.archive.org/screenshot/https://ccma.org/2024-ccma-award-nominees/. July 19, 2024.
  11. Web site: 2024 CCMA Award Winners. Canadian Country Music Association. September 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240915175950/https://ccma.org/2024-ccma-award-winners/. September 15, 2024.
  12. Web site: MacKenzie Porter - Chasing Tornadoes (Official Music Video). YouTube. May 8, 2023. video. July 20, 2023.
  13. Web site: MacKenzie Porter Shares the Story Behind Her New Music Video, 'Chasing Tornadoes'. Maxim. Mower. May 8, 2023. Holler. July 20, 2023.
  14. Web site: Country high: MacKenzie Porter returns to her roots with upcoming album, Stampede show. Eric. Volmers. Calgary Herald. July 6, 2023. July 20, 2023.
  15. Web site: Countrytown Hot 50. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929210602/https://countrytown.com/charts/countrytown-hot-50. Countrytown. September 29, 2023.
  16. Canada Country chart for September 30, 2023. Billboard . September 26, 2023. subscription.

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