"Hate My Heart" is a song written by Carrie Underwood, Hillary Lindsey, Michael Hardy, and David Garcia. It was released as the second single from Underwood's ninth studio album, Denim & Rhinestones.[1]

"Hate My Heart"
Single by Carrie Underwood
from the album Denim & Rhinestones
ReleasedOctober 31, 2022 (2022-10-31)
GenreCountry rock
Length3:03
LabelCapitol Nashville
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • David Garcia
  • Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood singles chronology
"Ghost Story"
(2022)
"Hate My Heart"
(2022)
"Out of That Truck"
(2023)
Music video
"Hate My Heart" on YouTube

Background and composition edit

"Hate My Heart" is told from the point of view of a character who is regretful over her breakup, wishing she could move on. "‘Hate My Heart’ was definitely part of my desire to have fun on this album," Underwood said via a statement. "I wanted songs that would be exciting to perform live and would fill up an arena, and that’s exactly what we’re about to do with The Denim & Rhinestones Tour. This one is definitely going to get everyone up on their feet and having a good time. It was great writing ‘Hate My Heart’ with Hillary Lindsey and David Garcia, who I love collaborating with, and also getting to work with Hardy, who brought a cool vibe and an energy to the track."[2] "I have a love for 90's and 2000s rock as well as 90's and 2000s country. I feel like I kind of married those genres and times together. It is a super fun song that I feel like accomplished everything that I wanted to accomplish," she said.[3]

Music video edit

The music video was directed by Shaun Silva and premiered on November 2, 2022.[4] It depicts Underwood and four friends as each go through a breakup. They end up at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville for a girls' night, where an all-female band (made up of doppelgangers of Underwood and her friends) is playing.

Live performances edit

Underwood performed the song at the Country Music Association Awards on November 9, 2022.[5] The song was included in the setlist for the Denim & Rhinestones Tour.[6] She performed it at the 2023 CMT Music Awards.[7]

Charts edit

Chart performance for "Hate My Heart"
Chart (2022–2023) Peak
position
Canada Country (Billboard)[8] 24
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] 20

References edit

  1. ^ Dukes, Billy (October 11, 2022). "Listen: Carrie Underwood's 'Hate My Heart' Is a Vocal Sprint to the Finish". Taste of Country.
  2. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (October 11, 2022). "Carrie Underwood Sets 'Hate My Heart' as Next Radio Single". Billboard.
  3. ^ "Carrie Underwood's new music video is here!".
  4. ^ Wendowski, Andrew (November 2, 2022). "WATCH: Carrie Underwood Has Girls' Night Out To Cope With Breakup In "Hate My Heart" Music Video". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
  5. ^ Schube, Will (October 25, 2022). "Carrie Underwood, Carly Pearce, Marcus King, And More To Perform At 56th CMA Awards".
  6. ^ Liptak, Carena (October 16, 2022). "Carrie Underwood Packs In the Hits on Opening Night of Her 'Denim & Rhinestones' Tour". Taste of Country.
  7. ^ "2023 CMT Music Awards: Carrie Underwood Lights Up the Sky Over Austin with "Hate My Heart"". www.cmt.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  8. ^ "Carrie Underwood Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  9. ^ "Carrie Underwood Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2023.