Truth About You
single
CoverTruth About You.jpg
ArtistMitchell Tenpenny
AlbumThis Is the Heavy
ReleasedJuly 9, 2021
GenreCountry
Length3:23
Label
Writer
  • Matt Alderman
  • Mitchell Tenpenny
  • Thomas Archer
Producer
ChronologyMitchell Tenpenny
Prev year2020
Next year2021

"Truth About You" is a song by American country music singer Mitchell Tenpenny. It was released on July 9, 2021 as the lead single from his second studio album This Is the Heavy. Tenpenny co-wrote the song with Matt Alderman and Thomas Archer, and produced it with Jordan Schmidt.[1]

Background

Tenpenny first revealed the song on TikTok in July 2021. The song went on to gain over 2.5 million streams in the first three days.[2] He stated in a press release: "I have the best and most reactive fans. Their instantaneous feedback is invaluable to me as an artist. There is nothing more gratifying than making music for them."[3]

Content

In a radio interview with Taste of Country Nights, Tenpenny stated that the song is about an "ex-[girlfriend]", "experiences his friends have gone through" and his "own bad behavior in relationships".[4]

Music video

The music video was released on September 1, 2021, and directed by Dustin Haney. It was filmed at Bobby’s Idle Hour bar and Warren Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.[5]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Truth About You"
Chart (2021–2022)Peak
position
Canada Digital Songs (Billboard)[6]37

Year-end charts

2021 year-end chart performance for "Truth About You"
Chart (2021)Position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7]99
2022 year-end chart performance for "Truth About You"
Chart (2022)Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[8]24
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[9]35
US Radio Songs (Billboard)[10]62

Release history

Release history for "Truth About You"
RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
VariousJuly 9, 2021Digital download · streamingColumbia Nashville[11]
United StatesAugust 16, 2021Country radio[2]

References

  1. ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (August 1, 2021). "Listen: Mitchell Tenpenny Releases New Single 'Truth About You'". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  2. ^ Lenehan Vaughn, Grace (August 3, 2021). "Mitchell Tenpenny Debuts Breakup Tune, 'Truth About You'". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  3. ^ Arbour, Mallory (August 5, 2021). "Truth About You by Mitchell Tenpenny – Song of the Day". Country Town. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  4. ^ Dukes, Billy (August 5, 2021). "Mitchell Tenpenny Dishes On What Inspired 'Truth About You', His Piquant New Breakup Song". Taste of Country. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  5. ^ "Mitchell Tenpenny Debut "Truth About You" Video". Sony Music. September 2, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  6. ^ "Mitchell Tenpenny Chart History (Hot Canadian Digital Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  7. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  8. ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  9. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  10. ^ "Radio Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  11. ^ "Truth About You - Mitchell Tenpenny". Retrieved November 13, 2021. – via Amazon