Nothing to Lose (Bret Michaels song)

"Nothing to Lose" is a song written by Bret Michaels, and was recorded by Michaels as the first single for his solo album, Custom Built. The song was originally recorded by Michaels himself, however, he was working with Miley Cyrus who asked to sing on the track with him.^[1] Miley Cyrus covered the hit Poison ballad "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" with Michaels for her album "Can't Be Tamed" and then became involved on Bret's new single.

Background and composition

"Nothing to Lose" is a country rock ballad, backed mostly by acoustic guitar. The narrator describes a slow-churning declaration of codependence. "Nothing To Lose" features five recorded versions of the song; solo, solo acoustic, featuring Miley Cyrus, acoustic featuring Miley Cyrus and a country version also featuring the multi-platinum artist.

Reception

Blake Boldt of Engine 145 gave the song a "thumbs down" review. He said that Michaels lures in listeners with a suggestive passage about getting sexy to save a faded love. Boldt also went on to say that the song metal-lite, mixed with tween country. He also felt that Miley Cyrus stole the show with her harmonies.^[2]

Live performances

Bret Michaels performed 'Nothing to Lose' live with an acoustic guitar on "Lopez Tonight" and witnessing the audience's reaction to Michaels heartfelt performance, George Lopez closed with "That's how real rockers do it". ^[3]

Charts

Chart (2010)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Top Rock Digital Songs ^[4]	32

References

↑ Graff, Gary (2010-03-04). "Bret Michaels Gets Busy With Miley Cyrus, Celebrity Apprentice". Billboard (magazine). Retrieved 2010-03-22.
↑ Boldt, Blake (2010-03-22). "Bret Michaels featuring Miley Cyrus - "Nothing to Lose"". Engine 145. Retrieved 2010-03-22.
↑ "Bret Michaels performs "Nothing to Lose" live". 2010. Retrieved 2010.
↑ "Chart Beat Bret Michaels". 2010. Retrieved 2010.

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

Bret Michaels

Studio albums	A Letter from Death Row Songs of Life Freedom of Sound Custom Built Jammin' with Friends

Extended plays	Country Demos

Compilations	Ballads, Blues & Stories Rock My World True Grit

Singles	"All I Ever Needed" (with Jessica Andrews) "Every Rose Has Its Thorn (Acoustic) "Go That Far" (Rock of Love theme) "Nothing to Lose" (with Miley Cyrus) "What I Got" "Nothin' but a Good Time (feat. Ace Frehley, Michael Anthony") "Every Rose Has Its Thorn (Acoustic 2013)" "A Beautiful Soul"

Related articles	Poison A Letter from Death Row (film) Nashville Star Rock of Love Season 1 2 3 Celebrity Apprentice 3 Bret Michaels: Life as I Know It Celebrity Apprentice: All-Stars

Miley Cyrus songs

Discography

Meet Miley Cyrus	"See You Again" "Start All Over" "I Miss You"

Breakout	"Breakout" "7 Things" "Fly on the Wall"

The Time of Our Lives	"Party in the U.S.A." "When I Look at You"

Can't Be Tamed	"Liberty Walk" "Who Owns My Heart" "Can't Be Tamed" "Every Rose Has Its Thorn"

Bangerz	"Adore You" "We Can't Stop" "SMS (Bangerz)" "4x4" "Wrecking Ball" "#GetItRight" "Drive" "FU" "Someone Else"

Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz	"Dooo It!" "BB Talk" "Lighter"

Collaborations	"23" "Ashtrays and Heartbreaks" "Come Get It Bae" "Decisions" "Just Stand Up!" "Everybody Hurts" "Fall Down" "Feelin' Myself" "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" "Nothing to Lose" "Ready, Set, Don't Go" "Real and True" "Send It On" "We Are the World 25 for Haiti"

Other songs	"Butterfly Fly Away" "I Hope You Find It" "I Thought I Lost You" "Hoedown Throwdown" "Part of Your World" "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" "The Climb" "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go" "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah"

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