Fixer Upper (Dallas Smith song)

"Fixer Upper"
Single by Dallas Smith
from the album Dallas Smith
ReleasedSeptember 29, 2023 (2023-09-29)
StudioBlackbird Studio A (Nashville, Tennessee)[1]
GenreCountry pop
Length3:07
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Dallas Smith singles chronology
"Singing in a Beer"
(2023) 		"Fixer Upper"
(2023) 		"Use Me"
(2024)
Music video
"Fixer Upper" on YouTube

"Fixer Upper" is a song recorded by Canadian country artist Dallas Smith. The song was written by Morgan Wallen, Matt Dragstrem, and Brett Tyler, and produced by Joey Moi and Jacob Durrett.[2][3] It is the fourth single from Smith's self-titled album released in 2023. The song reached number one on the Mediabase Canada Country chart.[4]

Background

Smith remarked that when he heard "Fixer Upper" for the first time, he "knew [it] needed to be a part" of his "new musical chapter".[5] When Smith officially announced his self-titled album, "Fixer Upper" was released along with the song "CRZY" as instant gratification tracks.[6]

Critical reception

An uncredited review from Front Porch Music described "Fixer Upper" as a "heartwarming song that delves into the intricate world of self-work within a relationship," adding that "Smith's vocals bring the lyrics to life, making it a powerful anthem that so many people can relate to".[7]

Music video

The official music video for "Fixer Upper" premiered on YouTube on September 29, 2023.[8] It was directed by Justin Clough and includes home videos of Smith and his family, which Smith described as "special".[9][10]

Charts

Chart performance for "Fixer Upper"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Canada Country (Billboard)[11] 4

References

  1. ^ Dallas Smith (CD). Dallas Smith. Big Loud Records. 2023. 50055 77603.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  2. ^ "Fixer Upper / CRZY – Single by Dallas Smith". Spotify. Big Loud Records. September 29, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  3. ^ "Dallas Smith Reveals Two New Songs Ahead Of Album Release". Live in Limbo. October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  4. ^ "Top Canada Country Song Chart". iHeartRadio Canada. February 19, 2024. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024.
  5. ^ Watts, Cindy (September 29, 2023). "CMT Roundup: New Music from Dustin Lynch, Wynonna with Trisha Yearwood and Dallas Smith". CMT. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  6. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (October 2, 2023). "Dallas Smith Shares Two Tracks From Forthcoming Self-Titled Project". Music Row. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  7. ^ "Dallas Smith's New Single "Fixer Upper": A Heartfelt Journey of Self-Work in Relationships". Front Porch Music. September 29, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  8. ^ "Dallas Smith – Fixer Upper (Official Music Video)" (video). September 29, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ Taylor, Danielle. "Dallas Smith Drops "Fixer Upper" and "CRZY" Ahead of Album Release". American Songwriter. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  10. ^ Dagg, Nanci (October 3, 2023). "Dallas Smith Shares New Singles, "Fixer Upper" & "Crzy"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  11. ^ "Dallas Smith Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2024.