U Gurl Explained

U Gurl
Cover:U Gurl.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Walker Hayes
Album:Country Stuff the Album
Genre:
Length:2:32
Label:Monument Nashville
Producer:Dylan Guthro
Prev Title:Fancy Like
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:AA
Next Year:2021

"U Gurl" is a song by American country music singer Walker Hayes. It was released on October 15, 2021 as the second single from his third studio album Country Stuff the Album. Hayes co-wrote the song with Dylan Guthro and Jodi Guthro, and it was produced by Dylan Guthro. Credits include T-Pain and Atlanta Records for sampling the song "Low" by Flo Rida.[2]

Content

The inspiration of "U Gurl" is Laney Beville Hayes; Hayes’ wife of 17 years. Hayes stated in a press release: "With 'U Gurl' we wanted to capture that feeling when you look at your significant other, and you just can't take your eyes off them, yet in a fresh way, I get that feeling every day when I look at my wife".[3] He posted a dance video with his children on Instagram for the track.[4]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] 83
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[6] 73

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Walker Hayes – U Gurl. The Big Time. Allen. Whitney. October 19, 2021. December 12, 2021.
  2. Web site: Walker Hayes Drops New Song "U Gurl". Sony Music. October 15, 2021. December 12, 2021.
  3. Web site: LISTEN: Walker Hayes Shares New Song "U Gurl," Inspired By His Wife Of 17 Years. Music Mayhem Magazine. October 18, 2021. December 12, 2021.
  4. Web site: Walker Hayes Drops New Song "U Gurl" following Viral "Fancy Like". Country Swag. Zisman. Erica. October 15, 2021. December 12, 2021.
  5. Web site: Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. December 1, 2022.
  6. Web site: Digital Song Sales – Year-End 2022. Billboard. December 31, 2022.