Drinkin' Songs Explained

Drinkin' Songs
Artist:MacKenzie Porter
Type:single
Cover:Drinkin Songs.webp
Chronology:MacKenzie Porter singles
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"Drinkin' Songs" is a song recorded by Canadian country artist MacKenzie Porter. The song was co-written by Griffen Palmer and Lucas Nord.[1] It was the fourth single from Porter's extended play .[2]

Critical reception

Erica Zisman of NY Country Swag called the song a "heartbreak anthem" as well as "heart-achingly beautiful and relatable".[3] The Country Note referred to the track as "upbeat" and "a celebration of getting over him".[4]

Music video

The official music video for "Drinkin' Songs" premiered on February 5, 2021.[5] It was directed by Justin Clough and filmed in Nashville, Tennessee.[6] The video features Porter chronologically moving through the decades, having a different, inconsiderate male beau each time.[7]

Commercial performance

"Drinkin' Songs" reached a peak of #5 on the Billboard Canada Country chart dated March 13, 2021. It also peaked at #74 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the same week. The song has been certified Gold by Music Canada.

Charts

Chart performance for "Drinkin' Songs"! Chart (2020–2021)! Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 74
Canada Country (Billboard)[9] 5

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Drinkin' Songs - Single by MacKenzie Porter. 8 February 2021. Spotify.
  2. Web site: REVIEW: Mackenzie Porter – Drinkin' Songs – The Collection. Off the Record UK. November 6, 2020.
  3. Web site: MacKenzie Porter Releases "Drinkin' Songs". Erica. Zisman. NY Country Swag. September 29, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20210112230106/https://nycountryswag.com/mackenzie-porter-drinkin-songs/. January 12, 2021. April 6, 2023.
  4. Web site: MacKenzie Porter Repurposes Heartbreak Into "Drinkin' Songs". The Country Note. September 25, 2020.
  5. Web site: MacKenzie Porter - Drinkin' Songs (Official Music Video). YouTube. February 18, 2021. video. February 5, 2021.
  6. Web site: MacKenzie Porter releases video for "Drinkin' Songs". Dutch. Bickell. Canadian Beats Media. February 12, 2021.
  7. Web site: MacKenzie Porter Releases New Music Video For "Drinkin' Songs". Complete Country. February 8, 2021.
  8. Web site: Canadian Hot 100: March 13, 2021 . Billboard . March 9, 2021.
  9. Web site: Canada Country Chart: March 13, 2021 . . March 8, 2021.