More Drinkin' Than Fishin' Explained

More Drinkin' Than Fishin'
Artist:Jade Eagleson and Dean Brody
Album:Honkytonk Revival
Type:single
Cover:More Drinkin' Than Fishin'.jpeg
Producer:Todd Clark
Chronology:Jade Eagleson singles
Prev Title:All Night to Figure It Out
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:She Don't Know
Next Year:2022

"More Drinkin' Than Fishin'" is a song recorded by Canadian country artists Jade Eagleson and Dean Brody. The song was written by Stuart Walker and Jenna Walker of The Reklaws with Gavin Slate and Travis Wood.[1] It is the second single off Eagleson's second studio album Honkytonk Revival.[2]

Background

Eagleson called Brody an "incredible mentor" to him, saying he was "grateful" to have Brody join him on the track.[3] In return, Brody said he was "proud to be invited along for the ride" and looking forward to being able to sing the song live together. The two also participated in a "who is more country" competition over social media in support of the song,[3] which included commentary from fellow Canadian country artists Brett Kissel, Jojo Mason, Tyler Joe Miller, the Reklaws, and Meghan Patrick.[4]

Critical reception

Joshua Murray of The Reviews Are In stated that Eagleson and Brody's voices work well together, adding that they "sing with the same distinct sound and vibe we know”.[5] Kerry Doole of FYI Music News called the song a "good ole boy anthem", saying it "has the feel of a seasonal hit".[6] Top Country named the song their "Pick of the Week" for July 25, 2021, describing it as the "feel-good single of the summer/year".[7] ET Canada described it as "the ultimate new country anthem".[8]

Accolades

!Year!Association!Category!Result!Ref
2022Country Music Association of OntarioVideo of the Year[9] [10]
Songwriter(s) of the Year
CCMASingle Of The Year[11] [12]

Commercial performance

"More Drinkin' Than Fishin'" peaked at number one on the Billboard Canada Country chart for week of December 11, 2021,[13] marking Eagleson's third number one and Brody's seventh number one.[14] It also peaked at number 81 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the same week. The song has been certified Gold by Music Canada.

Music video

The official music video for "More Drinkin' Than Fishin'" was directed by Ben Knechtel and premiered on August 11, 2021.[15] [16]

Charts

Chart performance for "More Drinkin' Than Fishin'"! Chart (2021)! Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] 81
Canada Country (Billboard)[18] 1

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jade Eagleson - More Drinkin' Than Fishin' . New Country Songs. March 25, 2021.
  2. Web site: Jade Eagleson Talks "She Don't Know" and more. February 4, 2022. Cal. Gratton. CJVR FM. Pattison Media.
  3. Web site: Jade Eagleson and Dean Brody Team Up for New Release "More Drinkin' than Fishing" . July 30, 2021. Cashbox Canada.
  4. Web site: More Drinkin' Than Fishin' COUNTRY CHALLENGE #1: Chicken Catching (with Dean Brody). YouTube. August 4, 2021. video. September 2, 2021.
  5. Web site: New Music from Jade Eagleson & Dean Brody, The Linda Lindas, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, FIONN, and Nicole Rayy. July 25, 2021. Joshua. Murray. The Reviews Are In.
  6. Web site: Music News Digest, July 29, 2021 . July 29, 2021. FYI Music News.
  7. Web site: Pick of the Week – Jade Eagleson & Dean Brody "More Drinkin' Than Fishin'". July 25, 2021. Top Country.
  8. Web site: Dean Brody & Jade Eagleson On What They Learned About Each Other During 'More Drinkin' Than Fishin Video Shoot. https://web.archive.org/web/20210812014108/https://etcanada.com/video/eef5355e-fadb-11eb-bb8a-0242ac110003/dean-brody-jade-eagleson-on-what-they-learned-about-each-other-during-more-drinkin-than-fishin-video-shoot/ . dead . August 12, 2021 . ET Canada. September 3, 2021.
  9. Web site: 2022 CMAOntario Awards Nominees Announced. CMA Ontario. March 24, 2022. June 7, 2022.
  10. Web site: 10th Annual CMAOntario Awards Winners Announced. CMA Ontario. June 6, 2022. June 7, 2022.
  11. Web site: 2022 CCMA AWARD NOMINEES. Canadian Country Music Association. September 12, 2022. September 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220913031458/https://ccma.org/2022-nominees/.
  12. Web site: TENILLE TOWNES TAKES HOME FOUR WINS AT THE 2022 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD. September 11, 2022. Canadian Country Music Association. Global News Wire. https://web.archive.org/web/20220912031953/https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/09/12/2513625/0/en/TENILLE-TOWNES-TAKES-HOME-FOUR-WINS-AT-THE-2022-CCMA-AWARDS-PRESENTED-BY-TD.html. September 12, 2022.
  13. Canada Country chart for December 11, 2021. Billboard. December 7, 2021.
  14. Jade Eagleson Canada Country peaks:
  15. Web site: Jade Eagleson, Dean Brody - More Drinkin' Than Fishin' (Official Music Video). YouTube. August 11, 2021. video. September 2, 2021.
  16. Web site: Hot off the presses: Watch the new Jade Eagleson & Dean Brody video for "More Drinkin' Than Fishin'". Matthew. Weaver. Country104. Corus Entertainment. August 11, 2021.
  17. Web site: BILLBOARD CANADIAN HOT 100 - Week of December 11. Billboard. July 19, 2022. subscription.
  18. Web site: Dean Brody - Canada Country. Billboard. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20220425192304/http://www.billboard.com/artist/dean-brody/chart-history/ccw/. April 25, 2022. July 20, 2022.