F-150 (song) explained

F-150
Cover:F-150 song.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Robyn Ottolini
Ep:The I'm Not Always Hilarious EP
Genre:Country
Length:2:48
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"F-150" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country artist Robyn Ottolini. The track was co-written with Erik Fintelman and Mark Schroor, who also co-produced the track.[1] After achieving viral success on the media platform TikTok, "F-150" became Ottolini's debut single on Warner Music Nashville to country radio formats in the United States and Canada.[2] [3] [4]

Background

"F-150" was originally released in January 2020, and was later included on her independent release The I'm Not Always Hilarious EP.[5] Ottolini described the meaning of the song:

The song began to gain traction on TikTok in the Fall of 2020 and reached #3 on the Rolling Stone Trending 25 in the United States.[6] This led to her signing with Warner Music Nashville in October 2020.[7] [8]

Critical reception

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country called "F-150" an "emotionally satisfying earworm" with "radio-friendly appeal".[9] Chet Daniels of 99.9 WJVL called the song a "standout track",[3] while Complete Country said "The song has a relatable message to those trying to get over someone, and the catchy lyrics and chorus make it hard to get out of your head."

Accolades

!Year!Association!Category!Result!Ref
2021Country Music Association of OntarioSongwriter(s) of the Year[10]
Single of the Year
2022Country Music Association of OntarioMusic Video of the Year[11]

Commercial performance

"F-150" reached a peak of number eight on the Billboard Canada Country chart, and #65 on the Canadian Hot 100, marking Ottolini's first entry on both charts. It is also Ottolini's first single to be certified Gold by Music Canada[12] and was later certified Platinum. In the United States, "F-150" debuted at number 59 on the Country Airplay chart.

Music video

The music video for "F-150" was directed by Ben Knechtel, and premiered on December 4, 2020.[13] [14]

Charts

Chart (2020–2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[15] 65
Canada Country (Billboard)[16] 8
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[17] 59

Notes and References

  1. Web site: F-150 – Robyn Ottolini . AllMusic. January 11, 2021.
  2. Web site: Robyn Ottolini Releases Lyric Video for her Signature Hit "F-150" as she Revs up her Debut Song for Warner Music Nashville . Warner Music Nashville. October 19, 2020.
  3. News: New at Noon – Robyn Ottolini "F-150". Chet. Daniels. 99.9 WJVL. January 7, 2021.
  4. Web site: Meghan Patrick and Robyn Ottolini keep on truckin' with new songs. Slow City. Will. McGuirk. October 1, 2020. December 11, 2020.
  5. Web site: The I'm Not Only Hilarious EP – Robyn Ottolini. AllMusic. December 10, 2020.
  6. Web site: Trending 25, September 25, 2020 - October 1, 2020. Rolling Stone. December 10, 2020.
  7. Web site: Moya. Dillon. 'I'm not Carrie Underwood, it's like a dream:' TikTok truck challenge drives Uxbridge singer straight to record deal. Uxbridge Times Journal. Metroland Media Group. November 10, 2020. December 11, 2020.
  8. Web site: Frazer. Snowdon. TikTok video lands Uxbridge, Ont., country singer a record deal. Global News. November 23, 2020. December 11, 2020.
  9. News: Robyn Ottolini's 'F-150′ Is a True Emotional Earworm [Listen]]. Billy. Dukes. Taste of Country. January 7, 2021.
  10. Web site: 2021 Winners & Nominees. CMA Ontario. September 21, 2021.
  11. Web site: 10th Annual CMAOntario Awards Winners Announced. CMA Ontario. June 6, 2022. June 7, 2022.
  12. Web site: TMS Couch-ella: Robyn Ottolini performs her new gold single ‘F-150’ Watch News Videos Online. 2021-06-01. Global News. en-US.
  13. Web site: Robyn Ottolini - F-150 (Official Music Video). YouTube. January 11, 2021. video. December 4, 2020.
  14. Web site: Robyn Ottolini Reacts To Viral Success Of 'F-150'. https://web.archive.org/web/20210104200802/https://etcanada.com/video/f4c3db76-4ec3-11eb-b82a-0242ac110003/robyn-ottolini-reacts-to-viral-success-of-f-150/. dead. January 4, 2021. ET Canada. Corus Entertainment. April 24, 2020.
  15. Web site: Canadian Hot 100: May 8, 2021 . Billboard . May 4, 2021.
  16. Web site: Canada Country chart for May 1, 2021. Billboard . April 27, 2021.
  17. Web site: Billboard Country Update - August 9, 2021. Billboard. August 10, 2021.

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