Even If It Breaks Your Heart

Last updated
"Even If It Breaks Your Heart"
EYB - Even If It Breaks Your Heart single.jpg
Single by Eli Young Band
from the album Life at Best
ReleasedJanuary 23, 2012 (2012-01-23)
Genre Country
Length3:40
Label Republic Nashville
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Eli Young Band singles chronology
"Crazy Girl"
(2011)
"Even If It Breaks Your Heart"
(2012)
"Say Goodnight"
(2012)

"Even If It Breaks Your Heart" is a song written by Will Hoge and Eric Paslay in April 2009 and originally recorded by Hoge on his seventh studio album, The Wreckage . [1] The song was made popular by American country music group the Eli Young Band. It was released in January 2012 as the sixth single of their career, and the second from their album Life at Best .

Contents

Critical reception

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song four stars out of five, saying that it is "poetry set to music" but the lyrics are "difficult to relate to." [2] Jonathan Keefe of Country Universe wrote that it's a "good but not great song, given a credible performance by a competent band with the wherewithal not to want to sound like Journey" but "precious few guitar chords in the full duration of the performance actually ring to the full breadth of their tone, giving the single a clipped, tinny sound." He gave the song a B but the recording itself a D. [3]

Music video

The music video was directed by Brian Lazzaro and premiered in January 2012. [4]

Chart performance

"Even If It Breaks Your Heart" debuted at number 60 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of December 24, 2011. [5] It also debuted at number 91 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of March 31, 2012. The song became the group's second consecutive number-one single on the country chart for the week of July 28, 2012.

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [12] 3× Platinum3,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sweet Annie</span> 2013 single by Zac Brown Band

"Sweet Annie" is a song recorded by American country music group Zac Brown Band. It was released in August 2013 as the fourth single from the group's third major-label album, Uncaged. The song was written by Zac Brown, Wyatt Durrette, Sonia Leigh, and John Pierce. As of March 12, 2014 the single has sold 439,000 copies in the United States and has been certified Gold by the RIAA.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eli Young Band</span> American country music band

Eli Young Band is an American country music band composed of members who met while students at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas: Mike Eli, James Young (guitar), Jon Jones, and Chris Thompson (drums). They released their self-titled debut album in 2002, followed by the Carnival records release Level in 2005. Their third album, Jet Black & Jealous, was released in 2008 by Universal South Records. A second major-label album, Life at Best, was released in 2011 by Republic Nashville, with 10,000 Towns following in early 2014. The band has charted eight times on the Billboard country charts, with four of their singles having reached No. 1: "Crazy Girl", which was the top country song of 2011 according to Billboard Year-End, along with "Even If It Breaks Your Heart", "Drunk Last Night", and "Love Ain't".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Band Perry</span> American country music group

The Band Perry were an American band composed of siblings Kimberly Perry, Reid Perry, and Neil Perry.

<i>the JaneDear girls</i> (album) 2011 studio album by the JaneDear girls

the JaneDear girls is the debut studio album by American country music duo the JaneDear girls. It was released on February 1, 2011, through Warner Music Nashville. John Rich helped the duo secure a record contract and was the album's executive producer. the JaneDear girls have co-writing credits on the entire album, while Rich produced all its tracks. the JaneDear girls is a country pop album consisting of eleven songs, which critics identified had several musical influences. the JaneDear girls promoted the album by appearing on tours headlined by other country artists and at other events.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Crazy Girl</span> 2011 single by Eli Young Band

"Crazy Girl" is a song recorded by the Eli Young Band, an American country music group. It was released in March 2011 as the fifth single of their career, and the first from their album Life at Best. It won song of the year at the 2012 ACM Awards. The song became their first number 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and was named the Number 1 country song of 2011 on the Billboard Year-End Hot Country Songs chart.

<i>Life at Best</i> 2011 studio album by Eli Young Band

Life at Best is the third studio album by American country music group Eli Young Band. It was released on August 16, 2011 via Republic Nashville. The album includes the number one singles "Crazy Girl" and "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" as well as "Say Goodnight", which peaked at number 22 on the Country Airplay Chart. According to HITS Daily Double, the album sold 348,000 copies as of February 2014.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eric Paslay</span> American singer-songwriter

Eric Thomas Paslay is an American country music singer and songwriter. He has released one album for EMI Nashville, which contains the hit singles "Friday Night", "Song About a Girl", and "She Don't Love You". In addition to these, Paslay has written several hit singles for other artists, and has collaborated with Amy Grant, Dierks Bentley, Charles Kelley, among others.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">All Your Life</span> 2011 single by The Band Perry

"All Your Life" is a song written by Brian and Clara Henningsen, and recorded by American country music group The Band Perry. It was released in August 2011 as the fourth single from the band's self-titled debut album.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">You (Chris Young song)</span> 2011 single by Chris Young

"You" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Chris Young. It was released in September 2011 as the second single from his third studio album Neon. Co-written with Luke Laird, the song is about a lover being told that her charm is the only thing that affects him the most. It received mixed reviews from critics who were critical of its lackluster hook and content similar to Blake Shelton's "Honey Bee" and Jason Aldean's "Big Green Tractor". "You" was Young's fifth consecutive number-one hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It also became his third Top 40 hit on the Hot 100, peaking at number 34. "You" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over one million units in the United States. It also garnered chart prominence in Canada, reaching number 66 on the Canadian Hot 100. The accompanying music video for the song, directed by Chris Hicky, was shot in black-and-white and shows Young as a gas station attendant attracting the attention of three different women in various colored clothing.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drink on It</span> 2012 single by Blake Shelton

"Drink on It" is a song written by Jessi Alexander, Rodney Clawson, and Jon Randall and recorded by American country music artist Blake Shelton. It was released in January 2012 as the third single from Shelton's 2011 album Red River Blue. The song reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in May 2012. No official music video was made for the song.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Neon (Chris Young song)</span> 2012 single by Chris Young

"Neon" is a song recorded by American country music artist Chris Young. It was released in March 2012 as the third single and title track from his album Neon (2011). The song was written by Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne and Trevor Rosen. "Neon" received positive reviews from critics who praised the production, lyrics and Young's vocal performance. It stopped Young's five consecutive number-one hit run on the US Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at number 23. It also peaked at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over 500,000 units in the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Florida Georgia Line</span> American country music duo

Florida Georgia Line was an American country music duo founded in 2010 by vocalists and songwriters Tyler Hubbard of Georgia and Brian Kelley of Florida. Their 2012 debut single "Cruise" broke two major sales records: it was downloaded over seven million times, making it the first country song ever to receive the Diamond certification, and it became the best-selling digital country song, with 24 weeks at number one, until it was surpassed in July 2017 by Sam Hunt's "Body Like a Back Road". Their music style is described as "bro-country", which incorporates production elements from rock and hip hop music, and tends to cover subject matter such as partying, drinking, driving trucks and sexual attraction.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Say Goodnight</span> 2012 single by Eli Young Band

"Say Goodnight" is a song recorded by American country music group the Eli Young Band. It was released in August 2012 as the third single from their album Life at Best. The song was written by Katrina Elam, Melissa Peirce and John Paul White.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mama's Broken Heart</span> 2013 single by Miranda Lambert

"Mama's Broken Heart" is a song recorded by American country music artist Miranda Lambert. It was released on January 14, 2013 as the fourth single from Lambert's album, Four the Record (2011). "Mama's Broken Heart" was written by Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally and Kacey Musgraves, and is about a woman losing control after a break-up and ignoring her mother's advice on dealing with such a situation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Easy (Sheryl Crow song)</span> 2013 single by Sheryl Crow

"Easy" is a song by American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow recorded for her ninth studio album, Feels Like Home (2013). The song, announced as the lead single, made its airplay debut on February 21, 2013, and was released on March 12. The song combines elements of rock and roll and country music and also is her first release through Warner Music Nashville.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drunk Last Night</span> 2013 single by Eli Young Band

"Drunk Last Night" is a song recorded by American country music group the Eli Young Band. It was released on July 1, 2013, as the first single from their fifth studio album, 10,000 Towns, their second for Republic Nashville. The song was written by Josh Osborne and Laura Veltz.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dust (Eli Young Band song)</span> 2014 single by Eli Young Band

"Dust" is a song recorded by American country music group the Eli Young Band. It was released on February 3, 2014 as the second single from their fifth studio album, 10,000 Towns. The song was written by Jon Jones, James Young, Kyle Jacobs and Josh Osborne.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eli Young Band discography</span>

Eli Young Band is an American country music band. Their discography comprises six studio albums, one live album, one compilation album, two extended plays, and sixteen singles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Think of You (Chris Young and Cassadee Pope song)</span> 2016 single by Chris Young with Cassadee Pope

"Think of You" is a song recorded by American country music singers Chris Young and Cassadee Pope. It was written and produced by Young and Corey Crowder, with additional writing from Josh Hoge. "Think of You" was released on January 25, 2016 as the second single from Young's fifth studio album, I'm Comin' Over (2015). The country pop song explores the reminiscence of a recent breakup.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">You Look Good</span> 2017 single by Lady Antebellum

"You Look Good" is a song recorded by American country music group Lady Antebellum and serves as the first single from the group's seventh studio album, Heart Break (2017), and it features lead vocals from both Scott and Kelley. It was released on January 19, 2017 through Capitol Records Nashville and impacted American country radio on January 23. The song was written by Hillary Lindsey, Ryan Hurd, and its producer, busbee.

References

  1. Conaway, Alanna (January 17, 2012). "Eli Young Band, 'Even if It Breaks Your Heart' – Lyrics Uncovered". Taste of Country. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
  2. Dukes, Billy (December 12, 2011). "Eli Young Band, 'Even if It Breaks Your Heart' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
  3. Keefe, Jonathan (January 15, 2012). "Single Review: Eli Young Band, "Even if It Breaks Your Heart"". Country Universe. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
  4. Cooper, Brittany Joy (January 16, 2012). "Eli Young Band Release Emotional Video for 'Even if It Breaks Your Heart'". Taste of Country. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
  5. Morris, Edward (December 17, 2011). "Scotty McCreery's Clear as Day Recaptures Album Peak". Country Music Television . Archived from the original on January 8, 2012. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
  6. "Eli Young Band Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
  7. "Eli Young Band Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  8. "Eli Young Band Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  9. "Eli Young Band Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  10. "Best of 2012 - Hot 100 Songs". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  11. "Best of 2012: Country Songs". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
  12. "American single certifications – Eli Young Band – Even If It Breaks Your Heart". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved June 14, 2024.