I Grew Up on a Farm explained

I Grew Up on a Farm
Cover:	I Grew Up On A Farm.jpeg
Type:	single
Artist:	The Reklaws
Genre:	Country
Length:	3:11
Label:	Starseed
Producer:	Callum Maudsley
Chronology:	The Reklaws
Prev Title:	Honky Tonkin' About
Prev Year:	2023
Next Title:	One Beer Away
Next Year:	2024

"I Grew Up on a Farm" is a song recorded by Canadian country music duo The Reklaws. Stuart Walker and Jenna Walker of the duo wrote the song with Scott Helman, Emily Reid, Khal Yassein, and Callum Maudsley, while Maudsley produced the track.^[1]

Background

The Reklaws described their co-writing process with the other writers of "I Grew Up on a Farm" as a "reunion" with a "close-knit group of friends who have been a constant in their lives over the years".^[2] The sibling duo grew up on their family's "Yee Haw Adventure Farm," and Stuart Walker remarked that the song was a "tribute to the simple joys and lessons learned there, as well as the pride we have of that upbringing".^[3] Jenna Walker describe the song's release as "moving into the next season of our story while at the same time reminding ourselves why we started making music in the first place", adding that the duo has "a newfound confidence to share our story after our journey these past few years".^[4]

Critical reception

Lily Braendle of Front Porch Music described the song as a "catchy tune", noting that the "lyrics do a great job at painting a picture of the simple joys and special moments of country living".^[4] An uncredited author from RFD-TV called the song a "a powerful anthem that captures the authenticity of [the duo's] rural roots".^[5]

Music video

The official visualizer for "I Grew Up on a Farm" was directed by Austin Chaffe and premiered on YouTube on March 21, 2024.^{[6] [7]}

Charts

"I Grew Up on a Farm" reached a peak position of number five on the Billboard Canada Country chart for the week dated June 29, 2024, in its nineteenth week on the chart. This marked the Reklaws' tenth career top ten hit.^[8]

Chart (2024)! scope="col"

Peak position
Canada Country (Billboard)^[9]	5

Notes and References

1. Web site: I Grew Up on a Farm - Single by The Reklaws. Spotify. February 2, 2024. October 28, 2024. Starseed Records.
2. Web site: THE REKLAWS Release "I Grew Up On A Farm" and Make Their NHL All-Star Debut. February 25, 2024. October 28, 2024. Complete Country.
3. Web site: The Reklaws share "I Grew Up On A Farm". Nanci. Dagg. February 5, 2024. Canadian Beats Media. October 28, 2024.
4. Web site: The Reklaws Honour Their Country Roots in New Single "I Grew Up On A Farm". Lily. Braendle. February 20, 2024. October 28, 2024. Front Porch Music.
5. Web site: The Reklaws release a new song capturing the authenticity of their rural roots— "I Grew Up On A Farm". February 7, 2024. RFD-TV. October 28, 2024.
6. Web site: The Reklaws - I Grew Up On A Farm (Official Video Visualizer). YouTube. March 21, 2024. video. October 28, 2024.
7. Web site: The Reklaws – I Grew Up On A Farm. Cheryl. Johnstone. May 27, 2024. Country 92.9. October 28, 2024.
8. • Singles before 2021: The Reklaws Chart History (Canada Country). Billboard. June 21, 2022. dead. December 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211201062504/https://www.billboard.com/artist/the-reklaws/chart-history/ccw/.
   • "Somewhere to Drink": Brett Kissel Chart History (Canada Country) . . June 21, 2022.
   • "11 Beers": Jake Owen Chart History (Canada Country). Billboard. July 18, 2022.
   • "Good Ol' Days": Canada Country chart for June 17, 2023. Billboard . June 13, 2023. subscription.
   • "Honky Tonkin' About": Canada Country chart for November 25, 2023. Billboard. November 21, 2023. subscription.
   • "I Grew Up on a Farm": Canada Country chart for June 29, 2024. Billboard. June 25, 2024. subscription.
9. Canada Country chart for June 29, 2024. Billboard. June 25, 2024. subscription.