Love Me Like an Outlaw explained

Love Me Like an Outlaw
Cover:Love Me Like An Outlaw.jpeg
Type:single
Artist:Kalsey Kulyk
Album:Outlaw Poetry
Genre:
Length:3:25
Label:
  • Independent
  • GPS Promo
Prev Title:Ain't Enough Whiskey
Prev Year:2023
Next Title:Dontcha
Next Year:2024

"Love Me Like an Outlaw" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music artist Kalsey Kulyk. She wrote the song with Davis Corley and Mark Addison Chandler.[1] It became Kulyk's first top 30 hit at Canadian country radio.[2] The song is included on her 2024 album Outlaw Poetry.

Background

Kulyk wrote the track with two other songwriters in Nashville in 2018.[3] After holding the song for years, and becoming an independent artist, Kulyk elected to put the song on the list for her upcoming album. She received a great response from her producer and radio tracker, who told her she must record it.[3] Kulyk stated "sometimes you just got to go with your gut".[4]

Critical reception

Jenna Melanson of Canadian Beats Media described "Love Me Like an Outlaw" as "beautifully produced, perfectly delivered, poetic country".[5] New Country 103.1 named the song their "Trending Track" in August 2023.[6]

Live performance

Kulyk performed "Love Me Like an Outlaw" live for 92.9 The Bull.[7] She later performed the song on television for Global News Morning Saskatoon on December 8, 2023.[8]

Music video

The official music video for "Love Me Like an Outlaw" premiered exclusively on Tinnitist on November 21, 2023, and was made available on YouTube later that day.[9] [10] Kulyk and her husband Eric Ethridge shot and edited most of the footage for the video together. They filmed the video on a ranch belonging to a friend of Kulyk's cousin, and at Kulyk's cousin's cabin in Canmore, Alberta.[11]

Charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Canada Country (Billboard)[12] 20

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Love Me Like an Outlaw – Single by Kalsey Kulyk. Spotify. June 16, 2023. December 22, 2023.
  2. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk Releases Her Captivating New Music Video for "Love Me Like an Outlaw". Aaron. Willscheck. November 21, 2023. V13. December 22, 2023.
  3. Web site: Love at First Listen with Kalsey Kulyk. December 5, 2023. Angela. McLean. AngelaMcLean.ca. December 22, 2023.
  4. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk Releases Video for "Love Me Like an Outlaw" + Zoom 5QS Interview. Jenna. Melanson. Canadian Beats Media. November 28, 2023. December 22, 2023.
  5. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk Releases the Official Video for "Love Me Like an Outlaw". Jenna. Melanson. Canadian Beats Media. November 22, 2023. December 22, 2023.
  6. Web site: The Trending Track – Kalsey Kulyk. August 28, 2023. 103.1 Country. December 22, 2023.
  7. Web site: Interview: Kalsey Kulyk. November 17, 2023. Jerad. Bowes. 92.9 The Bull. December 22, 2023.
  8. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk performs 'Love Me Like an Outlaw'. December 8, 2023. Global News Morning. December 22, 2023.
  9. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk Love Me Like An Outlaw: Exclusive Video Premiere. November 21, 2023. Darryl. Sterdan. Tinnitist. December 22, 2023.
  10. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk – Love Me Like an Outlaw (Official Music Video). YouTube. December 22, 2023. video. November 21, 2023.
  11. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk stopped by the studios to play her new single, 'Love Me Like an Outlaw'. Brooklin. Brittain. CFWE FM. November 28, 2023. December 22, 2023.
  12. Canada Country chart for December 23, 2023. Billboard. December 20, 2023. subscription.