You Didn't Explained

You Didn't
Type:single
Artist:Brett Young
Album:Weekends Look a Little Different These Days
Genre:Country
Length:3:45
Label:Big Machine
Producer:Dann Huff
Prev Title:Not Yet
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Dance with You
Next Year:2023

"You Didn't" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Brett Young. It was released on November 15, 2021, as the third single from his third studio album Weekends Look a Little Different These Days.

Content

Young wrote the song with Ashley Gorley, Jon Nite, and Jimmy Robbins during a songwriting session. The four wanted to write a song about a breakup but found it difficult as all four of them are in relationships. However, at the songwriting session, Young recalled that before marrying his wife, Taylor, he had previously broken up with her.[1] Taylor also appears in the song's corresponding music video.[2]

Commercial performance

"You Didn't" entered top ten on Billboard Country Airplay on the chart dated March 24, 2023. This marked the song's 70th week on the chart, setting a new record for both the slowest ascent into the top ten and the longest chart run overall.[3]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[4] 39
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] 57

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brett Young's Breakup Song 'You Didn't' Was Inspired by Now Wife . Taste of Country . April 20, 2022 . February 22, 2023.
  2. Web site: Brett Young and Wife Taylor Star in Striking 'You Didn't' Video . Sounds Like Nashville . February 18, 2022 . February 22, 2023.
  3. Web site: Billboard Country Update . Billboard . March 24, 2023 . March 26, 2023.
  4. Country Airplay – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  5. Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.