Give It to Me Straight explained
"Give It to Me Straight" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country artist Tenille Arts.[1] The song was co-written with Dave Pittenger and Allison Veltz.[2] It was only released to radio in Canada, where it was the lead single off her third studio album Girl to Girl.[3]
Background
Arts described the track as a "pre-breakup song" saying it is about "when you just want someone to cut to the chase and tell you why you’re really breaking up".[4]
Critical reception
Jonathan Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media called the song "catchy and compelling", saying it "hits all the right notes".[5]
Music video
The official music video for "Give It to Me Straight" features Arts singing in many different outfits and was directed by Grant Claire.[6] It premiered on April 19, 2021.[1]
Charts
"Give It to Me Straight" reached a peak of number six on the Billboard Canada Country chart dated July 24, 2021, marking Arts' biggest hit in her home country to date.
Notes and References
- Web site: Tenille Arts - Give It To Me Straight. New Country Songs. May 9, 2021. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510020953/https://newcountrysongs.com/tenille-arts/give-it-to-me-straight/. live.
- Web site: Give It To Me Straight - Tenille Arts. AllMusic. May 9, 2021. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510020954/https://www.allmusic.com/album/give-it-to-me-straight-mw0003470252. live.
- News: LISTEN: Tenille Arts talks being Top 10 at US Country Radio; Debuting new single 'Give It To Me Straight' at Canadian radio. March 30, 2021. May 9, 2021. Matthew. Weaver. Country104. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510144726/https://country104.com/news/7728867/listen-tenille-arts-talks-being-top-10-at-us-country-radio-debuting-new-single-give-it-to-me-straight-at-canadian-radio/. live.
- Web site: Tenille Arts Gives Us A New Song – “Give It To Me Straight”. The Country Daily. February 22, 2021. May 10, 2021. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510142355/https://www.thecountrydaily.com/2021/02/22/tenille-arts-gives-us-a-new-song-give-it-to-me-straight/. live.
- Web site: TENILLE ARTS – GIVE IT TO ME STRAIGHT – SINGLE. February 23, 2021. May 9, 2021. 365 Days of Inspiring Media. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510022525/https://www.365daysofinspiringmedia.com/reviews/tenille-arts-give-it-to-me-straight-single/. live.
- Web site: Tenille Arts - Give It To Me Straight (Official Video). YouTube. April 18, 2021. video. May 8, 2021. May 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210505051954/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=6kti13Cq8Ow&feature=youtu.be. live.
