Dancin' Away with My Heart
"Dancin' Away with My Heart" is a song recorded by American country music trio Lady Antebellum. It was released in December 2011 as the third single from their album Own the Night. The song was written by Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Josh Kear. It became a top 5 hit, and it features lead vocals from both Scott and Kelley.[1]
| "Dancin' Away with My Heart" | ||||
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| Single by Lady Antebellum | ||||
| from the album Own the Night | ||||
| Released | December 12, 2011 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:53 | |||
| Label | Capitol Nashville | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Hillary Scott Charles Kelley Dave Haywood Josh Kear | |||
| Producer(s) | Paul Worley Lady Antebellum | |||
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Critical reception
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song three and a half stars out of five, saying that it "aims right down the country-pop middle but leaves one wanting for a little more depth."[2] Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave the song a D, writing that "it isn't bad enough to be offensive" and "it doesn't exist enough to be bad."[3]
Music video
The music video was directed by Adam Boatman and premiered in February 2012.[4] This was the back up video after the high-budget original video was shot in December, which was never released.
Chart performance
"Dancin' Away with My Heart" debuted at number 57 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of December 24, 2011. It soon peaked at number 2, behind "Drink on It" by Blake Shelton and "Banjo" by Rascal Flatts.[5]
| Chart (2011–2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 65 |
| Canada AC (Billboard)[7] | 33 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[8] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 46 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] | 2 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2012) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[11] | 19 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[12] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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References
- Conaway, Alanna (January 8, 2012). "Lady Antebellum, 'Dancin' Away With My Heart' – Lyrics Uncovered". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
- Dukes, Billy (December 8, 2011). "Lady Antebellum, 'Dancin' Away With My Heart' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
- Coyne, Kevin John (January 18, 2012). "Single Review: Lady Antebellum, "Dancin' Away With My Heart"". Country Universe. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
- "CMT : Videos : Lady Antebellum : Dancin' Away With My Heart". Country Music Television. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
- Morris, Edward (December 17, 2011). "Scotty McCreery's Clear as Day Recaptures Album Peak". Country Music Television. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
- "Lady Antebellum Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Lady Antebellum Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- "Lady Antebellum Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- "Lady Antebellum Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Lady Antebellum Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- "Best of 2012: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
- "American single certifications – Lady Antebellum – Dancin%27 Away with My Heart". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 15, 2012. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.