Ghost Story (Carrie Underwood song)

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"Ghost Story"
Carrie Underwood - Ghost Story.png
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)

"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]

Writing and composition[edit]

"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[edit]

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]

Promotion[edit]

Underwood performed the song live for the first time at the 64th Grammy Awards, held in Las Vegas, on April 3, 2022.[7] The official lyric video was posted to YouTube on March 18, 2022.[8] She again performed the song live for the 2022 CMT Music Awards on April 11, while being suspended in the air.[9]

Charts[edit]

Chart performance for "Ghost Story"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 100
Canada Country (Billboard)[11] 37
UK Download (OCC)[12] 76
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 72
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[14] 25
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[15] 18

References[edit]

  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'".
  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. ^ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/carrie-underwood-ghost-story-1323377/
  7. ^ https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/see-carrie-underwood-haunt-grammys-033642391.html
  8. ^ "Carrie Underwood is someone's 'Ghost Story' in new song". UPI. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  9. ^ https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/carrie-underwood-ghost-story-cmt-awards-rcna24007
  10. ^ "Carrie Underwood Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  11. ^ "Carrie Underwood Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  12. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  13. ^ "Carrie Underwood Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  14. ^ "Carrie Underwood Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  15. ^ "Carrie Underwood Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
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