Hard Dirt
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| Single by Hunter Brothers | ||||
| from the album Been a Minute | ||||
| Released | June 12, 2020 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:57 | |||
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"Hard Dirt" is a song recorded by Canadian country group Hunter Brothers. The song was written by Hunter Hayes, Steve Moakler and Eric Paslay,[1] while Hayes produced the track.[2] It was the lead single off their third studio album Been a Minute.[3]
Background
[edit | edit source]Ty Hunter of the Hunter Brothers described "Hard Dirt" as a "a song that speaks to the process of enduring struggle, but also knowing that hope exists on the other side of whatever circumstances you may be going through".[4] The band dedicated the song to frontline workers and all those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
Critical reception
[edit | edit source]Dutch Bickell of Canadian Beats Media said the song "serves as a message of hope and signifies our collective ability to grow through challenges and adversity".[4] Front Porch Music stated that the track "really grabs your heart strings right away and pulls you close," adding that it is "an emotional feel good song that doesn’t disappoint our ears".[5]
Music video
[edit | edit source]The official music video was for "Hard Dirt" premiered on July 16, 2020,[6] and was directed by Sean K. Smith.[7][8]
Track listings
[edit | edit source]Digital download – single
- "Hard Dirt" – 2:57
Digital download – single[1]
- "Hard Dirt" (string version) – 3:00
Charts
[edit | edit source]"Hard Dirt" reached a peak of number 17 on the Billboard Canada Country chart dated October 10, 2020,[9] becoming the group's seventh Top 20 hit.[10]
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country (Billboard)[10] | 17 |
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