Pick Me Up (Gabby Barrett song) explained

Pick Me Up
Type:single
Artist:Gabby Barrett
Album:Goldmine
Released:February 7, 2022
Genre:Country
Length:2:49
Label:Warner Music Nashville
Prev Title:Footprints on the Moon
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Glory Days
Next Year:2023

"Pick Me Up" is a song recorded by American country music singer Gabby Barrett. It serves as the fourth single from her debut album Goldmine. Barrett co-wrote the song with Jon Nite and Ross Copperman. The official music video for the song premiered on May 5, 2022.

Background

On November 19, 2021, Barrett released the deluxe edition to her debut album Goldmine.[1] The song is one of four new tracks added to the extended version and serves as the fourth single. In a press release by Warner Music Nashville, Barrett said that she did not really have a song in her repertoire that was laid-back-Country – "a riding down the backroads while listening to George Strait-type of song."[2]

Critical reception

Jess from Taste of Country said that the song is "both nostalgic and comforting. Like most backroad songs, it feels as if the song itself is taking the wheel and we're all just along for the ride."[3] Chad Carlson from Today's Country Magazine praised the song and said that it "will undoubtedly be another hit for Gabby, as it showcases her vocal range and flexibility, while touching home on a familiar topic but adding her own spice and flavor that only she can do."[4]

Music video

Directed by Alexa Campbell and featuring Barrett's husband, Cade Foehner, the video showcases the journey of a couple as young adults to their elderly years. The country singer admits that she cried once she saw the music video for the first time. "This one just touches my heart in a very special way."[5]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Pick Me Up"! Chart (2022–2023)! Peak
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Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[6] 49
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] 20
Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[8] 47
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[9] 70

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gabby Barrett Releases "Pick Me Up," Pre-order Goldmine (Deluxe) . Gabby Barrett Live . 6 November 2021.
  2. Web site: Friday "Pick Me Up": Gabby Barrett Launches Goldmine (Deluxe) Preorder – Warner Music Nashville Official News . . en.
  3. Web site: Listen: Gabby Barrett Finds Comfort Riding Down Backroads on 'Pick Me Up' . Taste of Country . en.
  4. Web site: Carlson . Chad . Single Review: Gabby Barrett - "Pick Me Up" . todayscountrymagazine.com.
  5. Web site: O'Connell . Madeleine . Gabby Barrett "Teared Up" Seeing "Pick Me Up" Music Video: "This One Touches My Heart In A Very Special Way" . Music Mayhem Magazine . 27 May 2022.
  6. Web site: Country Airplay – Year-End 2022. Billboard. December 1, 2022.
  7. Web site: Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. December 1, 2022.
  8. Country Airplay – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  9. Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.