"Hate My Heart" is a song written by Carrie Underwood, Hillary Lindsey, Michael Hardy, and David Garcia. It was released as the second single from Underwood's ninth studio album, Denim & Rhinestones.[1]
Background and composition
"Hate My Heart" is told from the point of view of a character who is regretful over her breakup, wishing she could move on. "‘Hate My Heart’ was definitely part of my desire to have fun on this album," Underwood said via a statement. "I wanted songs that would be exciting to perform live and would fill up an arena, and that’s exactly what we’re about to do with The Denim & Rhinestones Tour. This one is definitely going to get everyone up on their feet and having a good time. It was great writing ‘Hate My Heart’ with Hillary Lindsey and David Garcia, who I love collaborating with, and also getting to work with Hardy, who brought a cool vibe and an energy to the track."[2] "I have a love for 90's and 2000s rock as well as 90's and 2000s country. I feel like I kind of married those genres and times together. It is a super fun song that I feel like accomplished everything that I wanted to accomplish," she said.[3]
Music video
The music video was directed by Shaun Silva and premiered on November 2, 2022.[4] It depicts Underwood and four friends as each go through a breakup. They end up at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville for a girls' night, where an all-female band (made up of doppelgangers of Underwood and her friends) is playing.
Live performances
Underwood performed the song at the Country Music Association Awards on November 9, 2022.[5] The song was included in the setlist for the Denim & Rhinestones Tour.[6] She performed it at the 2023 CMT Music Awards.[7]
Charts
| Chart (2022–2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country (Billboard)[8] | 24 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 20 |
References
- ^ Dukes, Billy (October 11, 2022). "Listen: Carrie Underwood's 'Hate My Heart' Is a Vocal Sprint to the Finish". Taste of Country.
- ^ Nicholson, Jessica (October 11, 2022). "Carrie Underwood Sets 'Hate My Heart' as Next Radio Single". Billboard.
- ^ "Carrie Underwood's new music video is here!".
- ^ Wendowski, Andrew (November 2, 2022). "WATCH: Carrie Underwood Has Girls' Night Out To Cope With Breakup In "Hate My Heart" Music Video". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ Schube, Will (October 25, 2022). "Carrie Underwood, Carly Pearce, Marcus King, And More To Perform At 56th CMA Awards".
- ^ Liptak, Carena (October 16, 2022). "Carrie Underwood Packs In the Hits on Opening Night of Her 'Denim & Rhinestones' Tour". Taste of Country.
- ^ "2023 CMT Music Awards: Carrie Underwood Lights Up the Sky Over Austin with "Hate My Heart"". www.cmt.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ "Carrie Underwood Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ "Carrie Underwood Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
| Some Hearts | |
|---|---|
| Carnival Ride | |
| Play On | |
| Blown Away | |
| Greatest Hits: Decade #1 | |
| Storyteller | |
| Cry Pretty |
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| My Gift | |
| Denim & Rhinestones | |
| Collaborative songs | |
| Other songs | |
