"Hard Dirt" is a song recorded by Canadian country group Hunter Brothers. The song was written by Hunter Hayes, Steve Moakler and Eric Paslay,[1] while Hayes produced the track.[2] It was the lead single off their third studio album Been a Minute.[3]
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| Single by Hunter Brothers | ||||
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| Released | June 12, 2020 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:57 | |||
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Background
editTy Hunter of the Hunter Brothers described "Hard Dirt" as a "a song that speaks to the process of enduring struggle, but also knowing that hope exists on the other side of whatever circumstances you may be going through".[4] The band dedicated the song to frontline workers and all those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
Critical reception
editDutch Bickell of Canadian Beats Media said the song "serves as a message of hope and signifies our collective ability to grow through challenges and adversity".[4] Front Porch Music stated that the track "really grabs your heart strings right away and pulls you close," adding that it is "an emotional feel good song that doesn’t disappoint our ears".[5]
Music video
editThe official music video was for "Hard Dirt" premiered on July 16, 2020,[6] and was directed by Sean K. Smith.[7][8]
Track listings
editDigital download – single
- "Hard Dirt" – 2:57
Digital download – single[1]
- "Hard Dirt" (string version) – 3:00
Charts
edit"Hard Dirt" reached a peak of number 17 on the Billboard Canada Country chart dated October 10, 2020,[9] becoming the group's seventh Top 20 hit.[10]
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country (Billboard)[10] | 17 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Hard Dirt — Hunter Brothers". AllMusic. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "Hunter Brothers drop Highly-Anticipated New Single "Hard Dirt" June 12". Open Road Recordings. June 5, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Hunter Brothers Drop New Album, Been A Minute June 30th". Top Country. June 30, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ a b Bickell, Dutch (June 12, 2020). "Hunter Brothers release new single, "Hard Dirt"". Canadian Beats Media.
- ^ a b "Hunter Brothers Single "Hard Dirt" Is Dedicated To Frontline Workers". Front Porch Music. September 28, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "Hunter Brothers - Hard Dirt" (video). YouTube. July 16, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "Hunter Brothers: Hard Dirt (2020)". IMDb. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "New Video: 'Hard Dirt' from Hunter Brothers". Top Country. June 18, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "Canada Country chart for October 10, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2021.(subscription required)
- ^ a b "Hunter Brothers Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2021.