Truth About You

"Truth About You" is a song by American country music singer Mitchell Tenpenny. It was released on July 9, 2021 as the lead single from his fourth EP Midtown Diaries. Tenpenny co-wrote the song with Matt Alderman and Thomas Archer, and produced with Jordan M. Schmidt.[1]

"Truth About You"
Single by Mitchell Tenpenny
from the EP Midtown Diaries
ReleasedJuly 9, 2021 (2021-07-09)
GenreCountry
Length3:23
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Matt Alderman
  • Mitchell Tenpenny
  • Thomas Archer
Producer(s)
Mitchell Tenpenny singles chronology
"Broken Up"
(2020)		 "Truth About You"
(2021)
Music video
"Truth About You" on YouTube

Background

Tenpenny first revealed the song on TikTok in July 2021. The song went on to gain over 2.5 million streams in the first three days.[2] He stated in a press release: "I have the best and most reactive fans. Their instantaneous feedback is invaluable to me as an artist. There is nothing more gratifying than making music for them."[3]

Content

In a radio interview with Taste of Country Nights, Tenpenny stated that the song is about an "ex-[girlfriend]", "experiences his friends have gone through" and his "own bad behavior in relationships".[4]

Music video

The music video was released on September 1, 2021, and directed by Dustin Haney. It was filmed at Bobby’s Idle Hour bar and Warren Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.[5]

Charts

Release history
Release history for "Truth About You"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various July 9, 2021
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Columbia Nashville [11]
United States August 16, 2021 Country radio [2]

References
  1. Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (August 1, 2021). "Listen: Mitchell Tenpenny Releases New Single 'Truth About You'". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  2. Lenehan Vaughn, Grace (August 3, 2021). "Mitchell Tenpenny Debuts Breakup Tune, 'Truth About You'". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  3. Arbour, Mallory (August 5, 2021). "Truth About You by Mitchell Tenpenny – Song of the Day". Country Town. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  4. Dukes, Billy (August 5, 2021). "Mitchell Tenpenny Dishes On What Inspired 'Truth About You', His Piquant New Breakup Song". Taste of Country. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  5. "Mitchell Tenpenny Debut "Truth About You" Video". Sony Music. September 2, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  6. "Mitchell Tenpenny Chart History (Hot Canadian Digital Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  7. "Mitchell Tenpenny Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  8. "Mitchell Tenpenny Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  9. "Mitchell Tenpenny Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
  10. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  11. "Truth About You - Mitchell Tenpenny". Retrieved November 13, 2021 – via Amazon.
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