Hang Tight Honey
| "Hang Tight Honey" | ||||
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| Single by Lainey Wilson | ||||
| from the album Whirlwind | ||||
| Released | May 20, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:10 | |||
| Label | BBR Music Group | |||
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| Producer(s) | Jay Joyce | |||
| Lainey Wilson singles chronology | ||||
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"Hang Tight Honey" is a song recorded by American country music singer Lainey Wilson. It was released in May 2024 as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Whirlwind.[1] It was written by Wilson, Jason Nix, Paul Sikes, and Driver Williams, and was produced by Jay Joyce.
Background[edit]
Lyrically, "Hang Tight Honey" was inspired by Wilson's life on the road as a touring performer yearning for home and spending time with her boyfriend, though the melody and beat are described as "infectious" and indicative of Wilson's live set.[2] Wilson co-wrote the "countrified funk-rock hybrid" with Jason Nix, Paul Sikes, and Driver Williams. Wilson spoke on the single saying: "I've been runnin' the roads nonstop for a few years now and I ain't gonna lie to y'all, sometimes it can be tough being away from home that much. At the same time, remembering what 'home' is and the things that I get to do for the ones I love because of the work I put in is what keeps me going and makes it all worthwhile".[3]
It follows promotional single, "Country's Cool Again", which will also be included on Whirlwind and shares its name with her headlining tour kicking off May 31, 2024 in Nashville.[4]
Live performances[edit]
Wilson first debuted the song live, alongside a cover of "God Blessed Texas", when she opened the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 16, 2024.[5]
Chart performance[edit]
"Hang Tight Honey" debuted on the Billboard Country Airplay chart at number 23.[6]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country (Billboard)[7] | 43 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 23 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Country Aircheck Weekly May 13, 2024, Issue 909" (PDF). Country Aircheck. May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Alex Hopper (May 17, 2024). "The Assuring Meaning Behind "Hang Tight Honey" by Lainey Wilson". American Songwriter. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Clayton Edwards (May 16, 2024). "Lainey Wilson Brings Her Hard-Working New Single "Hang Tight Honey" to the 2024 ACM Awards". American Songwriter. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Marcus K. Dowling (May 12, 2024). "Lainey Wilson releases 'empowering' new single 'Hang Tight Honey'". The Tennessean. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Charisma Madarang (May 16, 2024). "Lainey Wilson Opens 2024 ACMs With 'Hang Tight Honey'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. May 17, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Lainey Wilson Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "Lainey Wilson Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2024.