2021 single by Walker Hayes
| "U Gurl" |
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| Single by Walker Hayes |
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| from the album Country Stuff the Album |
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| Released | October 15, 2021 (2021-10-15) |
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| Genre | - Country pop
- country rap[1]
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| Length | 2:32 |
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| Label | Monument Nashville |
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| Songwriter(s) | - Dylan Guthro
- Jodi Guthro
- Walker Hayes
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| Producer(s) | Dylan Guthro |
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| Walker Hayes singles chronology |
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"Fancy Like"
(2021) | "U Gurl"
(2021) | "AA"
(2021) | |
"U Gurl" is a song by American country music singer Walker Hayes. It was released on October 15, 2021 as the second single from his third studio album Country Stuff the Album. Hayes co-wrote the song with Dylan Guthro and Jodi Guthro, and it was produced by Dylan Guthro. Credits include T-Pain and Atlanta Records for sampling the song "Low" by Flo Rida.[2]
Content
The inspiration of "U Gurl" is Laney Beville Hayes; Hayes’ wife of 17 years. Hayes stated in a press release: "With 'U Gurl' we wanted to capture that feeling when you look at your significant other, and you just can't take your eyes off them, yet in a fresh way, I get that feeling every day when I look at my wife".[3] He posted a dance video with his children on Instagram for the track.[4]
Charts
Weekly charts | Year-end charts 2022 year-end chart performance for "U Gurl" | Chart (2022) | Position | | US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 83 | | US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[8] | 73 | |
Certifications
Certifications for U Gurl | Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ Allen, Whitney (October 19, 2021). "Walker Hayes – U Gurl". The Big Time. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ "Walker Hayes Drops New Song "U Gurl"". Sony Music. October 15, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ "LISTEN: Walker Hayes Shares New Song "U Gurl," Inspired By His Wife Of 17 Years". Music Mayhem Magazine. October 18, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ Zisman, Erica (October 15, 2021). "Walker Hayes Drops New Song "U Gurl" following Viral "Fancy Like"". Country Swag. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ "Walker Hayes Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ "Walker Hayes Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ "Digital Song Sales – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Walker Hayes – U Gurl". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
