Act Like You Don't

"Act Like You Don't" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Brooke Eden for her second extended play, Welcome to the Weekend (2016). Inspired by a real-life breakup, Eden co-wrote the country pop ballad with Cary Barlowe and Jesse Frasure.[1] It was released to American country radio via Red Bow Records on February 13, 2017 as the EP's second single.[2]

"Act Like You Don't"
Single by Brooke Eden
from the album Welcome to the Weekend
ReleasedFebruary 13, 2017 (2017-02-13)
GenreCountry pop
Length3:53
LabelRed Bow
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Jacob Durrett
  • Nick Brophy
Brooke Eden singles chronology
"Diamonds"
(2016)		 "Act Like You Don't"
(2017)

Composition

"Act Like You Don't" is a country pop ballad about the struggle of moving on from a relationship that ended amicably.[3] The song's lyrics find Eden "pleading for space" from an ex-boyfriend in order to heal from her heartbreak.[1] Critics have complimented the "authentic" songwriting and have compared the song's themes to "Keep It to Yourself" by Kacey Musgraves.[3][4]

Critical reception

Lisa Konicki of Nash Country Weekly wrote that the song is "powerful" and has "got the makings of a hit."[1] Billy Dukes of Taste of Country wrote that "every element of the song fits the mood," and called it "a true showcase of [Eden's] impressive range and emotion."[3]

Commercial performance

"Act Like You Don't" debuted at number 59 on the Country Airplay chart dated May 6, 2016, becoming Eden's second charting single.[5]

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[6] 49

References
  1. Konicki, Lisa (February 9, 2017). "Listen to Brooke Eden's Moving New Single, "Act Like You Don't"". Nash Country Weekly. American Media. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  2. "Future Release for Country Radio Stations". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on January 23, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  3. Dukes, Billy (February 15, 2017). "Brooke Eden, 'Act Like You Don't' [Listen]". Taste of Country. Townsquare Media. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  4. Hostelley, Laura (September 28, 2016). "EP Review: Brooke Eden's 'Welcome to the Weekend'". Sounds Like Nashville. SpinMedia. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  5. "Country Airplay: The Week Of May 6, 2017". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  6. "Brooke Eden Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
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