"Summer" is a song by American singer-songwriter Cassadee Pope from her second extended play, also titled Summer (2016). Pope wrote the song with Kelly Archer and Emily Shackelton. Production was handled by Corey Crowder, who also produced Pope's chart-topping collaboration with Chris Young that year, "Think of You".[1] It serves as the EP's lead single.
| "Summer" | ||||
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| Single by Cassadee Pope | ||||
| from the album Summer | ||||
| Released | June 3, 2016 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 3:09 | |||
| Label | Republic Nashville | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Cassadee Pope, Kelly Archer, Emily Shackelton | |||
| Producer(s) | Corey Crowder | |||
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The song was made available to American country radio stations on May 23, 2016, via PlayMPE and was officially sent for adds through Republic Nashville on June 6, 2016.[2][3] It was released to digital retailers June 3, 2016 as part of the Summer EP.[1]
Reception
editCritical
editMatt Bjorke of Roughstock wrote that "Summer" is a "radio-ready" anthem with hit potential and which demonstrates how Pope has "grown into her country music career."[4] Taste of Country and Sounds Like Nashville both praised the song as a highlight from the EP.[5][6] Writing for the former, Billy Dukes praised Pope's delivery as "easy to believe."
Commercial
edit"Summer" debuted at number 59 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated June 25, 2016.[7]
Music video
editThe music video for "Summer" was filmed at the Opal Sands Resort, and on the Clearwater Beach Boardwalk in Clearwater Beach, FL and was directed by TK McKamy.[8] It premiered June 3, 2016 in conjunction with the song's digital release. Inspired by events Pope experienced at age seventeen, the video recounts a summer fling between Pope and a love interest played by Sam Krumrine[8][9]
Live performances
editPope has performed "Summer" as part of her setlist on Chris Young's I'm Comin' Over Tour since February 25, 2016.[10]
Chart performance
edit| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 55 |
References
edit- ^ a b Nicholson, Jessica (May 9, 2016). "Cassadee Pope Anticipates "Summer" Single, EP Release". MusicRow. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Cassadee Pope - Summer | Daily Play MPE". Play MPE. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on May 25, 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (May 26, 2016). "New Country Single Recap: May 27, 2016". Roughstock. Cheri Media. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (June 3, 2016). "Album Spotlight: Cassadee Pope, 'Summer' EP". Taste of Country. Townsquare Media. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ Dauphin, Chuck (June 3, 2016). "EP Review: Cassadee Pope's 'Summer'". Sounds Like Nashville. Spin Media. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. June 13, 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ a b Scott, Jason (June 3, 2016). "Watch: Cassadee Pope recalls a burning love in 'Summer' music video". AXS. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ Stefano, Angela (June 3, 2016). "Cassadee Pope Shares 'Summer' Music Video". The Boot. Townsquare Media. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ "Cassadee Pope Concert Setlist at PlayStation Theater, New York on February 25, 2016". setlist.fm. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Cassadee Pope Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2016.