Meet Your Mama
| "Meet Your Mama" | ||||
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| Single by James Barker Band | ||||
| from the EP Ahead of Our Time | ||||
| Released | January 27, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Todd Clark | |||
| James Barker Band singles chronology | ||||
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| "Meet Your Mama" on YouTube | ||||
"Meet Your Mama" is a song recorded by Canadian country music group James Barker Band. The band's frontman James Barker wrote the song along with Gavin Slate, Travis Wood, and producer Todd Clark.[1] It marks the band's first release after signing with Records Nashville in 2023.[2] The song is the lead single off the band's extended play Ahead of Our Time.[3]
Background[edit]
The band's frontman James Barker stated the song is about "that feeling of being early on in a relationship and wanting to know everything about that person."[4] Barker and the band believed that the song can provoke an emotional response due to its authenticity about knowing when you have met the right person.[5] Guitarist Bobby Martin stated that the song shows a "more mature side" of the band that fans had yet to see in their music.[6] Barker credited co-writer and producer Todd Clark for the "anthemic" feel of the chorus.[7]
Critical reception[edit]
Erica Zisman of Country Swag stated that "Meet Your Mama" is a "sweet song," with "the potential to be a killer radio single," while also adding that "it is only a matter of time before the American country music fanbase catches on" to the band's music.[8]
Commercial performance[edit]
"Meet Your Mama" was the sixth most-added Canadian song at all formats of radio in Canada for the week of February 6, 2023.[9] It debuted at number 44 on the Billboard Canada Country chart for the week of February 11, 2023.[10] It would later peak at number three after 15 weeks on the chart, and remained there for two weeks.[11][12] The song debuted at number 85 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the week of May 27, 2023.[13] On Mediabase Canada Country, "Meet Your Mama" reached number one for the chart issued May 15, 2023.[14] That same week, it was the most-spun domestic track on Canadian country radio since 2016, according to Mediabase.[15]
Live performance[edit]
James Barker Band performed "Meet Your Mama" live on KTLA on February 3, 2023, as part of their "Music Fest Friday" series.[16]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] | 85 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[11] | 3 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[17] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "Meet Your Mama - Single by James Barker Band". Spotify. January 27, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "James Barker Band Makes Records Nashville Debut with "Meet Your Mama"". Sony Music Canada. January 27, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (11 September 2023). "James Barker Band Pops 'Champagne' For Upcoming EP 'Ahead Of Our Time'". Music Row. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ "James Barker Band Makes Records Nashville Debut with "Meet Your Mama," Out Now". The Country Note. January 27, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "James Barker Band Drops "Meet Your Mama" - A Swoon-Worthy Anthem About Falling In Love". All Country News. February 2, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "James Barker Band Talks New Single 'Meet Your Mama'". ET Canada. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "James Barker Band on new song "Meet your Mama" and even releasing more music!" (video). Pure Country. January 26, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ Zisman, Erica (January 27, 2023). "James Barker Band Make Label Debut with New Song "Meet Your Mama"". Country Swag. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "Carrie Underwood Has This Week's Hot New Radio Track". FYI Music News. February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "Canada Country chart for February 11, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "Canada Country chart for May 20, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ "Canada Country chart for May 27, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ a b "Canadian Hot 100: May 27, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "Top Canada Country Song Chart". iHeart Radio Canada. Archived from the original on May 15, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "JAMES BARKER BAND "MEET YOUR MAMA" ROCKETS TO #1". Sony Music Canada. Toronto, ON. May 15, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ Chacon, Pablo; Walker, Glen; Parker, Lu; Chan, Tammy (February 3, 2023). "Music Fest Fridays: James Barker Band performs 'Meet Your Mama'". KTLA. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – James Barker Band – Meet Your Mama". Music Canada. Retrieved March 9, 2024.