| Sway | |
| Cover: | File:Danielle_Bradbery_-_Sway.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Danielle Bradbery |
| Album: | I Don't Believe We've Met |
| Recorded: | 2017 |
| Genre: | Country pop |
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| Label: | Big Machine |
| Prev Title: | Friend Zone |
| Prev Year: | 2015 |
| Next Title: | Worth It |
| Next Year: | 2018 |
"Sway" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Danielle Bradbery. Bradbery wrote the song with Johan Fansson and Emily Weisband.[1] It is the lead single off of her sophomore album, I Don't Believe We've Met.[2] It was released to digital retailers and streaming platforms on June 2, 2017. The song was officially serviced to country radio on August 28, 2017.[3]
Critics have responded positively to Bradbery's new direction. Billy Dukes of Taste of Country said, "Treat her like a new artist — one with a groovy, soulful, passionate debut single that fits on the radio like the cool new kid in high school. Vocally she climbs the ladder, but never shows off."[4] Markos Papadatos of Digital Journal said, "This song showcases her growth and maturity as a contemporary singer-songwriter, and it was worth the long wait."[5] Nashville Noise described the track as "a feel-good song that’s perfect for summer."[6]
The radio edit the song cuts from the end of the second verse to the beginning of the last chorus.
The official music video was directed by Shaun Silva, and premiered on CMT on October 13, 2017. It starts with Bradbery hanging on a street bench and sweeping in a barbershop having a normal day until a boombox-equipped friend brings “Sway” to her, taking the singer through several locations dancing to the tune. It was filmed at Nashville's West End Middle School and within the Gorge District in Nashville.[7]