Country Strong (song) explained

Country Strong
Cover:Country Strong single.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Gwyneth Paltrow
Album:Country Strong
Released:August 23, 2010
Recorded:2010
Genre:Country
Length:4:15
Label:RCA Nashville
Producer:Byron Gallimore
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"Country Strong" is a song written by Jennifer Hanson, Tony Martin and Mark Nesler. It was recorded by singer Britni Hoover in 2007 for her debut album under the same name. Then it was recorded again by actress Gwyneth Paltrow for the movie Country Strong in which Paltrow stars. Vince Gill and Patty Griffin also provide background vocals for the song.[1] The song is included on the movie's soundtrack that was released on October 26, 2010.

The song was released to country music radio on August 23, 2010, and has reached the Top 30 of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It has also been made into a music video, featuring scenes from the film.

Critical reception

Kevin John Coyne, of Country Universe, gave the song a "B−" rating, stating that most country acts now are faking being country. Coyne also stated that "there's nothing substantively different about Paltrow's new single and all of the other 'country and proud of it' songs that are out there. If it was recorded by any other new female singer that didn't have an established public persona, it wouldn't even raise an eyebrow."[2] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song a 3½ star rating, stating the song was the "surprise of the week". Bjorke stated the song may be over-produced but showcased Paltrow's strong voice. While comparing it to "The Weary Kind", a song from the film Crazy Heart, Bjorke said "Country Strong" isn't as compelling or engaging as "The Weary Kind", however, it does have a good chance to be a mainstream hit.[3]

Music video

A music video was filmed for the song. It features scenes from the film as well as a band performance. It was directed by Kristin Barlowe and Christopher Sims.[4]

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryResult
2010Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards 2010Best Song[5]
Satellite Awards 2010Best Original Song[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CMT : News : Gwyneth Paltrow releases new single on RCA Nashville. https://web.archive.org/web/20100730025521/http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1644470/gwyneth-paltrow-releases-new-single-country-strong-on-rca-nashville.jhtml. dead. July 30, 2010. CMT News. July 26, 2010. January 17, 2011.
  2. Web site: Single Review: Gwyneth Paltrow: Country Strong. Country Universe. Kevin John Coyne. July 30, 2010. January 17, 2011.
  3. Web site: Gwyneth Paltrow - "Country Strong". Roughstock. Matt Bjorke. July 26, 2010. January 17, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20100802025614/http://www.roughstock.com/blog/gwyneth-paltrow-country-strong-/. August 2, 2010. dead.
  4. Web site: CMT : Videos : Gwyneth Paltrow : Country Strong. https://web.archive.org/web/20101018154328/http://www.cmt.com/videos/gwyneth-paltrow/583279/country-strong.jhtml. dead. October 18, 2010. Country Music Television. January 17, 2011.
  5. Web site: The Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards: Nominees and Winners. Awards Daily. February 13, 2011.
  6. Web site: 2010 Satellite Awards Nominees and Winners. Press Academy. February 13, 2011. July 18, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110718093034/http://www.pressacademy.com/winners2010.pdf. dead.

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