Fixer Upper (Dallas Smith song)

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"Fixer Upper"
Single by Dallas Smith
from the album Dallas Smith
ReleasedSeptember 29, 2023 (2023-09-29)
Studio Blackbird Studio A (Nashville, Tennessee) [1]
Genre Country pop
Length3:07
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Dallas Smith singles chronology
"Singing in a Beer"
(2023)
"Fixer Upper"
(2023)
"Use Me"
(2024)
Music video
"Fixer Upper" on YouTube

"Fixer Upper" is a song recorded by Canadian country artist Dallas Smith. The song was written by Morgan Wallen, Matt Dragstrem, and Brett Tyler, and produced by Joey Moi and Jacob Durrett. [2] [3] It is the fourth single from Smith's self-titled album released in 2023. The song reached number one on the Mediabase Canada Country chart. [4]

Contents

Background

Smith remarked that when he heard "Fixer Upper" for the first time, he "knew [it] needed to be a part" of his "new musical chapter". [5] When Smith officially announced his self-titled album, "Fixer Upper" was released along with the song "CRZY" as instant gratification tracks. [6]

Critical reception

An uncredited review from Front Porch Music described "Fixer Upper" as a "heartwarming song that delves into the intricate world of self-work within a relationship," adding that "Smith's vocals bring the lyrics to life, making it a powerful anthem that so many people can relate to". [7]

Music video

The official music video for "Fixer Upper" premiered on YouTube on September 29, 2023. [8] It was directed by Justin Clough and includes home videos of Smith and his family, which Smith described as "special". [9] [10]

Charts

Chart performance for "Fixer Upper"
Chart (2024)Peak
position
Canada Country ( Billboard ) [11] 4

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