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"Mama's Song" 
Single by Carrie Underwood from the album Play On Released September 13, 2010 Format Music download Genre Country Length 4:00 Label Arista Nashville Writer(s) Carrie Underwood, Kara DioGuardi, Martin Frederiksen, Luke Laird Producer Mark Bright Carrie Underwood singles chronology "Undo It"
(2010)"Mama's Song"
(2010)"There's a Place for Us"
(2010)Play On track listing "Quitter"
(2)"Mama's Song"
(3)"Change"
(4)"Mama's Song" is the title of a song recorded by American singer Carrie Underwood, co-written by her along with Kara DioGuardi, Martin Frederiksen and Luke Laird. It is the fourth single release from her third studio album, Play On. These songwriters also wrote her previous single, "Undo It."
Underwood performed this song on the 44th Country Music Association Awards on November 10, 2010.
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Critical reception
Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic described the song as "sticky" and "tacky."[1] Sean Daly of the St. Petersburg Times compared it unfavorably to "Change" on the same album, saying that both were "too precious, too preachy."[2]
Slant Magazine reviewer Jonathan Keefe described the song more favorably in his review of the album, saying that it had cliché lyrics but praising Underwood's "understated vocal" as well as the comparatively softer production.[3]
Music video
The official music video for "Mama's Song" premiered on VEVO on September 24, 2010. It features both Underwood's husband Mike Fisher, and her mom Carole. It was filmed in Nashville, and was directed by Shaun Silva. It tells the story of a woman who meets her true love and moves away from her mom.[4]
Chart performance
In October 2009, in advance of the album's release, "Mama's Song" charted at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 68 on the Canadian Hot 100. It was the first of three promotional singles from the album.[5] On the Hot Country Songs charts dated for the week ending September 4, 2010, it entered at number 55.[6] It has also re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 87 upon its release as an official single and has reached a new peak of 56. On the week of January 17, 2011 it peaked at number two on Hot Country Songs and became Underwood's third single to not reach number one.
Chart (2010) Peak
positionCanada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 68 US Billboard Hot 100[8] 56 US Country Songs (Billboard)[9] 2 Awards and Nominations
2011 Inspirational Country Music (ICM) Awards
Year Nominated work Award Result 2011 "Mama's Song" Inspirational Mainstream Song Nominated 2011 "Mama's Song" Inspirational Music Video Nominated 2011 BMI Awards
Year Nominated work Award Result 2011 "Mama's Song" Songwriter of the Year Won 2011 American Country Awards
Year Nominated work Award Result 2011 "Mama's Song" Female Single of the Year Pending 2011 "Mama's Song" Female Music Video of the Year Pending Release history
Region Date Format Label United States October 13, 2009 Music download Arista Nashville Canada Sony Music United States September 13, 2010 Airplay Arista Nashville Canada Sony Music Australia November 3, 2010 Philippines November 6, 2010 Sales
As a promotional single (before the release of Play On):
United States: 39,000
As a confirmed single (after the release of Play On):
United States: 442,000[10]
References
- ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Play On review". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1661057. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ Sean Daly (8 November 2009). "Carrie Underwood's new album, 'Play On,' is her weakest yet". St. Petersburg Times. http://www.tampabay.com/features/music/carrie-underwoods-new-album-play-on-is-her-weakest-yet/1050238. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ Jonathan Keefe (5 November 2009). "Play On review". Slant Magazine. http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/carrie-underwood-play-on/1895. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ www.hollyscoop.com/music/music-videos/carrie-underwood-mamas-song-music-video_2356.aspx
- ^ "Chart listings for "Mama's Song"". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/song/carrie-underwood/mama-s-song/14253231?tag=lrailart#/song/carrie-underwood/mama-s-song/14253231?tag=lrailart. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ "Chart Highlights". Billboard. 23 August 2010. http://www.billboard.com/column/chartbeat/chart-highlights-adult-pop-alternative-songs-1004110760.story?tag=hpfeed#/column/chartbeat/chart-highlights-adult-pop-alternative-songs-1004110760.story?tag=hpfeed. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ "Carrie Underwood Album & Song Chart History" Canadian Hot 100 for Carrie Underwood. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
- ^ "Carrie Underwood Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Carrie Underwood. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
- ^ "Carrie Underwood Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Country Songs for Carrie Underwood. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
- ^ Mansfield, Brian (5 January 2011). "'Idol' track sales: Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Adam Lambert". USA Today. http://www.billboard.com/column/chartbeat/ask-billboard-idol-izing-carrie-underwood-1005430162.story#/column/chartbeat/ask-billboard-idol-izing-carrie-underwood-1005430162.story.
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