F-150 (song)
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| Single by Robyn Ottolini | ||||
| from the EP The I'm Not Always Hilarious EP | ||||
| Released | January 31, 2020[A] | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:48 | |||
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"F-150" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country artist Robyn Ottolini. The track was co-written with Erik Fintelman and Mark Schroor, who also co-produced the track.[2] After achieving viral success on the media platform TikTok, "F-150" became Ottolini's debut single on Warner Music Nashville to country radio formats in the United States and Canada.[3][4][5]
Background[edit]
"F-150" was originally released in January 2020, and was later included on her independent release The I'm Not Always Hilarious EP.[6] Ottolini described the meaning of the song:
"My ex drove an F-150 and I f’ing hate that truck... It’s about trying to move on and get strong, until you see that one thing that brings you back to the pain. Nothing does that more for me than his white, Ford F-150. This song is a piece of my heart and soul. It’s a true story of personal heartbreak and self-growth."[7]
The song began to gain traction on TikTok in the Fall of 2020 and reached #3 on the Rolling Stone Trending 25 in the United States.[8] This led to her signing with Warner Music Nashville in October 2020.[9][10]
Critical reception[edit]
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country called "F-150" an "emotionally satisfying earworm" with "radio-friendly appeal".[11] Chet Daniels of 99.9 WJVL called the song a "standout track",[4] while Complete Country said "The song has a relatable message to those trying to get over someone, and the catchy lyrics and chorus make it hard to get out of your head."[7]
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2021 | Country Music Association of Ontario | Songwriter(s) of the Year | Nominated | [12] |
| Single of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Country Music Association of Ontario | Music Video of the Year | Won | [13] |
Commercial performance[edit]
"F-150" reached a peak of number eight on the Billboard Canada Country chart,[14] and #65 on the Canadian Hot 100,[15] marking Ottolini's first entry on both charts. It is also Ottolini's first single to be certified Gold by Music Canada[16] and was later certified Platinum.[17] In the United States, "F-150" debuted at number 59 on the Country Airplay chart.[18]
Music video[edit]
The music video for "F-150" was directed by Ben Knechtel, and premiered on December 4, 2020.[19][20]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2020–2021) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[15] | 65 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[14] | 8 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[18] | 59 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[17] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". AllAccess. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ^ "F-150 – Robyn Ottolini". AllMusic. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Robyn Ottolini Releases Lyric Video for her Signature Hit "F-150" as she Revs up her Debut Song for Warner Music Nashville". Warner Music Nashville. October 19, 2020.
- ^ a b Daniels, Chet (January 7, 2021). "New at Noon – Robyn Ottolini "F-150"". 99.9 WJVL.
- ^ McGuirk, Will (October 1, 2020). "Meghan Patrick and Robyn Ottolini keep on truckin' with new songs". Slow City. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ "The I'm Not Only Hilarious EP – Robyn Ottolini". AllMusic. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ a b "Robyn Ottolini Releases New Lyric Video For "F-150"". Taste of Country. October 19, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Trending 25, September 25, 2020 - October 1, 2020". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ Dillon, Moya (November 10, 2020). "'I'm not Carrie Underwood, it's like a dream:' TikTok truck challenge drives Uxbridge singer straight to record deal". Uxbridge Times Journal. Metroland Media Group. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ Snowdon, Frazer (November 23, 2020). "TikTok video lands Uxbridge, Ont., country singer a record deal". Global News. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (January 7, 2021). "Robyn Ottolini's 'F-150′ Is a True Emotional Earworm [Listen]". Taste of Country.
- ^ "2021 Winners & Nominees". CMA Ontario. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ "10th Annual CMAOntario Awards Winners Announced". CMA Ontario. June 6, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ a b "Canada Country chart for May 1, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2021.(subscription required)
- ^ a b "Canadian Hot 100: May 8, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.(subscription required)
- ^ "TMS Couch-ella: Robyn Ottolini performs her new gold single 'F-150' | Watch News Videos Online". Global News. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Robyn Ottolini – F-150". Music Canada. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
- ^ a b "Billboard Country Update - August 9, 2021" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- ^ "Robyn Ottolini - F-150 (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. December 4, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Robyn Ottolini Reacts To Viral Success Of 'F-150'". ET Canada. Corus Entertainment. April 24, 2020. Archived from the original on January 4, 2021.