"Let Your Horses Run" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music artist Brett Kissel. He wrote the song with Jesse Frasure, who co-produced it with Michael "X" O'Connor and Seth Mosley.[1][2]
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| Single by Brett Kissel | ||||
| Released | May 3, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:59 | |||
| Label | Big Star | |||
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| "Let Your Horses Run" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editKissel wrote the song "in a few hours" with Nashville songwriter Jesse Frasure.[3] He stated that the song is "an advice song for anyone ready to take on the next big leap in their life, explaining that you can be a force of nature if you want to be, and you can be unstoppable if you put your mind to something that inspires".[4] Kissel added that the song was "special as a parent" for him, as his kids "can listen to this song years from now, and understand that these are encouraging words".[5]
Critical reception
editNanci Dagg of Canadian Beats Media favourably spoke of the song, stating it "gallops forth with an intensity that is both invigorating and inspiring, showcasing Kissel’s evolution as a songwriter and performer," and opined that it "may be his most-compelling vocal performance to date".[6] Hannah Means-Shannon of Wildfire Music + News wrote that the song "shows Kissel’s journey towards artistic maturity".[4]
Music video
editThe official music video for "Let Your Horses Run" premiered on YouTube on July 19, 2024.[7] Kissel dedicated the song to his four children in the video, which he described as "kind like a love letter" to his home province of Alberta.[8] The video featured a nine-year-old race horse named Kenlee.[8]
Track listings
editDigital download[9]
- "Let Your Horses Run" – 2:59
Digital download – acoustic mix[10]
- "Let Your Horses Run" (acoustic mix) – 2:58
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country (Billboard)[11] | 4 |
References
edit- ^ "Let Your Horses Run – Single by Brett Kissel". Spotify. Big Star Recordings. May 3, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Brett Kissel – Let Your Horses Run". AllMusic. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Brett Kissel Releases Invigorating New Single "Let Your Horses Run" – Out Now". BrettKissel.com. Toronto, Ontario. May 3, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Means-Shannon, Hannah (May 5, 2024). "Brett Kissel's "Let Your Horses Run" Reminds That You Can Be Unstoppable". Wildfire Music + News. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (April 30, 2024). "Brett Kissel talks about his new country single 'Let Your Horses Run'". Digital Journal. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Dagg, Nanci (May 3, 2024). "Brett Kissel shares new single, "Let Your Horses Run"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Brett Kissel - Let Your Horses Run (Official Music Video)" (video). July 19, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Dagg, Nanci (July 24, 2024). "Brett Kissel shares video for "Let Your Horses Run"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Let Your Horse Run – Single by Brett Kissel". Apple Music (Canada). Big Star Recordings. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Let Your Horse Run (Acoustic Mix) – Single by Brett Kissel". Apple Music (Canada). Big Star Recordings. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Brett Kissel Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2024.