God Made Girls

"God Made Girls"
Single by RaeLynn
from the album Me (EP)
Released June 30, 2014 (2014-06-30)
Format Digital download
Genre Country pop
Length 3:34
Label Valory Music Group
Writer(s)
Producer(s) Joey Moi
RaeLynn singles chronology
"Boyfriend"
(2012)		 "God Made Girls"
(2014)		 "For a Boy"
(2015)

"God Made Girls" is a song recorded by American country music artist RaeLynn. It was released to country radio on June 30, 2014.[1] RaeLynn co-wrote the song with Nicolle Galyon, Lori McKenna and Liz Rose.[2][3]

Critical reception

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song a favorable review, writing that "RaeLynn holds back sassy, but still injects plenty of personality into her sweet single" and her "interpretation is emotional from start to finish." Dukes added that "RaeLynn's vocal stylings aren't for everyone, but the producer of this track smartly paired her with a traditional arrangement."[4] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock also reviewed the song favorably, saying that "the production, from Joey Moi, gives the song a contemporary feel while RaeLynn's Texas twang reminds us that RaeLynn's no pop singer." Bjorke went on to say "the track features strong lyrics about what Girls do to make the world go round, how they start flirting with a shy guy, all the great qualities about a girl that makes guys go insane."[5] Markos Papadatos of Digital Journal gave the song an A rating, writing that "she has a little Miranda Lambert in her voice, coupled by her sweet twang. She has found a way to blend traditional country music with modern country on this new tune, and it works effectively."[6] Miles Raymer of Entertainment Weekly named the song's opening stanza, "Somebody's gotta wear a pretty skirt / Somebody's gotta be the one to flirt / Somebody's gotta wanna hold his hand so God made girls", as one of the worst song lyrics of 2014.[7]

Music video

The music video was directed by TK McKamy and premiered in August 2014.[8] It was filmed in Columbia, Tennessee.[9]

Chart performance

"God Made Girls" debuted at number 56 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of July 19, 2014.[10] It also debuted at number 34 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of July 19, 2014. The song debuted at number 98 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has peaked at number 61. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA on January 29, 2015.[11] It has sold 481,000 copies in the U.S. as of February 2015.[12]

Chart (2014–15) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] 100
Canada Country (Billboard)[14] 42
US Billboard Hot 100[15] 61
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[16] 16
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[17] 7
US Country Digital Songs (Billboard)[18] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (2014) Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[19] 88
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[20] 80
Chart (2015) Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[21] 84
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[22] 75

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
United States (RIAA)[11] Gold 500,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone

References

  1. ↑ "R&R :: Going For Adds :: Country". Radio & Records. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  2. ↑ Howell, Coti (August 13, 2014). "RaeLynn's Been Having an 'Awesome' Time Promoting 'God Made Girls'". Taste of Country. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  3. ↑ Nicholson, Jessica (October 14, 2014). "Exclusive: RaeLynn Teases New Tracks With MusicRow Preview". MusicRow. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  4. ↑ Dukes, Billy (July 16, 2014). "RaeLynn, 'God Made Girls' – ToC Critic's Pick [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  5. ↑ Bjorke, Matt (July 14, 2014). "Single Review: RaeLynn – God Made Girls". Roughstock. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  6. ↑ Papadatos, Markos (July 29, 2014). "Review: RaeLynn dazzles on new country single 'God Made Girls'". Digital Journal. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  7. ↑ Raymer, Miles (18 December 2014). "Best of 2014: The best and worst lyrics of the year". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  8. ↑ "RaeLynn – God Made Girls (2014)". IMVDb. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  9. ↑ Foster, Ben (August 8, 2014). "RaeLynn Shows Her Fun Side in God Made Girls Video". Roughstock. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  10. ↑ Morris, Edward (July 12, 2014). "Jake Owen's "Beachin'" Arrives at No. 1, Miranda Lambert's Platinum Stays There". Country Music Television. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  11. 1 2 "American single certifications – RaeLynn – God Made Girls". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
  12. ↑ Matt Bjorke (March 11, 2015). "Country Music’s Top 30 Digital Singles: Week of February 27, 2015". Roughstock. Sales figure given here
  13. ↑ "RaeLynn – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for RaeLynn.
  14. ↑ "RaeLynn – Chart history" Billboard Canada Country for RaeLynn.
  15. ↑ "RaeLynn – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for RaeLynn.
  16. ↑ "RaeLynn – Chart history" Billboard Country Airplay for RaeLynn.
  17. ↑ "RaeLynn – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for RaeLynn.
  18. ↑ "Billboard Country Digital Songs : December 20, 2014". Billboard (Prometheus Global Media). 20 December 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
  19. ↑ "Billboard Country Update for December 15, 2014" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 15, 2014. p. 17. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Best of 2014: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  21. ↑ "Billboard Country Update for December 14, 2015" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 14, 2015. p. 7. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
  22. ↑ "Best of 2015: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
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