Ghost Story (Carrie Underwood song)

"Ghost Story" is a song recorded by American singer Carrie Underwood and released as the first single from her upcoming ninth studio album Denim & Rhinestones.[1] The song was released digitally on March 18, 2022.[2]

"Ghost Story"
Single by Carrie Underwood
from the album Denim & Rhinestones
ReleasedMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
GenreCountry pop
Length3:01
LabelCapitol Nashville
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Carrie Underwood
  • David Garcia
Carrie Underwood singles chronology
"If I Didn't Love You"
(2021)		 "Ghost Story"
(2022)

Writing and composition

"Ghost Story" was written by Josh Kear, Hillary Lindsey, and David Garcia.[3] Underwood said of the single, "Ghost Story is a thrilling, dramatic song that David, Hillary and Josh wrote for me. They are such talented, amazing songwriters who know me so well, and from the first time I heard it I knew I had to record it. I have always loved performing songs that tell a story and inspire some kind of cinematic imagery when you hear them, and that is definitely true of 'Ghost Story.' It creates a mood and a vibe that is different than anything else I've recorded before."[4]

Critical reception

The Nash News gave a positive review of the song, writing, "One of Underwood’s strengths has been the storytelling within her songs...["Ghost Story"] is ethereal in style and vulnerable in message and it brings a new sound to the current radio climate.[5] Rolling Stone gave a positive review, praising its "slowed down, waltzing rhythm" and "eerie atmosphere", noting its departure from another of Underwood's breakup hits, "Before He Cheats."[6] Taste of Country praised Underwood's vocal performance, saying, "[she] belts emotively on the chorus, displaying her unbridled desire to hold her old flame captive" and calling the song "vividly-painted."[7] Kyle's Korner gave a negative review, writing, "Even with the kinda-sorta ghostly theming, there’s simply nothing here to get excited about."[8]

Promotion

Underwood performed the song live for the first time at the 64th Grammy Awards, held in Las Vegas, on April 3, 2022.[9] The official lyric video was posted to YouTube on March 18, 2022.[10] She again performed the song live for the 2022 CMT Music Awards on April 11, while being suspended in the air.[11]

Music video

The video for the song premiered on April 29, 2022.[12]

Charts
Chart performance for "Ghost Story"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] 100
Canada Country (Billboard)[14] 32
UK Download (OCC)[15] 76
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 72
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[17] 25
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[18] 18

References
  1. @carrieunderwood (April 7, 2022). "I can't wait any longer!! I have a new album coming June 10! Get ready for #DenimAndRhinestones! Pre-order beginning at midnight ET!" (Tweet). Retrieved April 8, 2022 – via Twitter.
  2. DeSantis, Rachel (March 18, 2022). "Carrie Underwood Shares 'Thrilling, Dramatic' New Single 'Ghost Story': 'A Great Story Song'". people.com.
  3. Freeman, Jon (March 18, 2022). "Carrie Underwood Exacts Mental Revenge in New Song 'Ghost Story'". Rolling Stone.
  4. Major, Michael. "Carrie Underwood Releases New Single 'Ghost Story'". BroadwayWorld.com.
  5. Janes, Lesley (March 18, 2022). "Carrie Underwood "Ghost Story" Song Review". The Nash News.
  6. "Carrie Underwood Exacts Mental Revenge in New Song 'Ghost Story'". Rolling Stone. March 18, 2022.
  7. Chua, Jeremy ChuaJeremy. "LISTEN: Carrie Underwood's 'Ghost Story' Is a Haunting Breakup Story". Taste of Country. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  8. "Song Review: Carrie Underwood, "Ghost Story"". Kyle's Korner. March 22, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  9. "See Carrie Underwood Haunt the Grammys with Live Debut of 'Ghost Story'".
  10. "Carrie Underwood is someone's 'Ghost Story' in new song". UPI. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  11. "Watch Carrie Underwood defy gravity in a dazzling aerial performance at CMT Awards".
  12. "Carrie Underwood Posts Haunting Teaser Of Unreleased 'Ghost Story' Video". iHeart. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  13. "Carrie Underwood Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  14. "Carrie Underwood Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  15. "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  16. "Carrie Underwood Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  17. "Carrie Underwood Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  18. "Carrie Underwood Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
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