Heartbreak Song

"Heartbreak Song"
Single by Mickey Guyton
Released	June 3, 2016 (2016-06-03)
Genre	Country pop
Length	3:27
Label	Capitol Nashville
Songwriter(s)	Mickey Guyton Mark Trussell April Geesbreght
Producer(s)	Mark Trussell
Mickey Guyton singles chronology
"Better Than You Left Me" (2015) "Heartbreak Song" (2016) "Nice Things" (2017)

"Heartbreak Song" is a song recorded by American country artist Mickey Guyton for her forthcoming debut studio album. It was released as her second single through Capitol Records Nashville on June 3, 2016.^[1] Guyton co-wrote the song with Mark Trussell and April Geesbreght in response to the subject of her previous single, "Better Than You Left Me", bragging about inspiring the hit.^[2]

Content

"Heartbreak Song" is a country pop song written by Mickey Guyton, Mark Trussell, and April Geesbreght and produced by Trussell.^[3] A "thumping" bass line carries the track, while Guyton delivers "straight-to-the-point", "incisive" lyrics with a "soulful" delivery.^[4] The song was inspired by Guyton's ex-boyfriend, who was also the subject of previous single, "Better Than You Left Me", after Guyton learned that the man was "bragging" that she "wrote [the song] about him."^[5] Critics have noted thematic similarities with her debut single in contrast to the more upbeat tone and more pop-leaning production.^[6]

Critical reception

The staff of Taste of Country noted that the song is less of a "vocal showcase" than her previous single, but that Guyton "continues to prove her worth as a fine storyteller" on the track.^[3] The blog also praised the song's radio-friendly sound.^[3]

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Chart (2016)	Peak position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[7]	45

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Worldwide	June 3, 2016	Digital download	Capitol Nashville	[1][8]
United States	June 20, 2016	Country radio		[9]

References

1. "Heartbreak Song - Single by Mickey Guyton". iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
2. Konicki, Lisa (June 20, 2016). "Mickey Guyton Gets Even With "Heartbreak Song"". Nash Country Daily. Cumulus Media. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
3. Taste of Country Staff (June 4, 2016). "Mickey Guyton, 'Heartbreak Song' [Listen]". Taste of Country. Townsquare Media. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
4. Betts, Stephen L. (June 3, 2016). "Hear Mickey Guyton's Spirited 'Heartbreak Song'". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
5. Leight, Elias (June 3, 2016). "Mickey Guyton Returns With 'Heartbreak Song'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
6. Stefano, Angela (June 3, 2016). "Mickey Guyton Debuts Brand-New Single, 'Heartbreak Song' [LISTEN]". The Boot. Townsquare Media. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
7. "Mickey Guyton Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
8. "Heartbreak Song - Single by Mickey Guyton". iTunes Store (Australia). Apple Inc. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
9. "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.