"Give Heaven Some Hell" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American country music singer Hardy. It was released on January 25, 2021, as the second single from his debut studio album A Rock, released in 2020. The song was co-written by Hardy, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson and Hunter Phelps, and produced by Joey Moi and Derek Wells.[3]

"Give Heaven Some Hell"
Single by Hardy
from the album A Rock
ReleasedJanuary 25, 2021 (2021-01-25)[1]
GenreCountry rock[2]
Length3:37
LabelBig Loud
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Hardy singles chronology
"Some Things Never Change"
(2020)
"Give Heaven Some Hell"
(2021)
"The Worst Country Song of All-Time"
(2021)
Music video
"Give Heaven Some Hell" on YouTube

Content edit

"Give Heaven Some Hell" is a "stirring" tribute from Hardy to anyone who has lost a loved one. He shared: "'Give Heaven Some Hell' is one of my favorite songs I've ever written, I just hope this helps anyone that's ever suffered a loss of a loved one. Excited for this song to exist in the world."[4]

Music video edit

The music video was released on July 24, 2020, directed by Justin Clough. It was shot in Lynnville, Tennessee, and uses a rural church funeral for its backdrop, depicting the emotional side of losing someone while also celebrating being close to someone. Hardy co-stars with the song's writers,[5][6] as well as Jameson Rodgers.[5]


Charts edit

Certifications edit

Certifications for "Give Heaven Some Hell"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[15] Platinum 80,000
United States (RIAA)[16] 2× Platinum 2,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References edit

  1. ^ "Future releases for Country Radio". All Access. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  2. ^ Liptak, Carena (July 24, 2020). "Hardy bids farewell to a loved one in the gut-punching "Give Heaven Some Hell"". ABC News Radio. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  3. ^ "Hardy remembers a lost friend on "Give Heaven Some Hell"". Lab.fm. July 30, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  4. ^ Taste of Country Staff (December 10, 2020). "Hardy's 'Give Heaven Some Hell' Raises a Glass to Late Loved Ones [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Parton, Chris (July 29, 2020). "Hardy Says the Hardest Goodbye in 'Give Heaven Some Hell'". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  6. ^ Colley, Katie (July 24, 2020). "Hardy Pays Tribute To Those Gone Too Soon In New Song 'Give Heaven Some Hell'". ET Canada. Archived from the original on December 15, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  7. ^ "Hardy Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  8. ^ "Hardy Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  9. ^ "Hardy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  10. ^ "Hardy Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  11. ^ "Hardy Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  12. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  13. ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  14. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  15. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Hardy – Give Heaven Some Hell". Music Canada. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  16. ^ "American single certifications – Hardy – Give Heaven Some Hell". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 3, 2023.