Dibs (song)
"Dibs" | ||||
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Single by Kelsea Ballerini | ||||
from the album The First Time and the EP Kelsea Ballerini | ||||
Released | July 20, 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
Genre | Country pop | |||
Length | 3:03 | |||
Label | Black River | |||
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Kelsea Ballerini singles chronology | ||||
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"Dibs" is a song co-written and recorded by American country pop singer Kelsea Ballerini for her debut studio album The First Time (2015). Ballerini co-wrote the song with Josh Kerr, Ryan Griffin, and Jason Duke. It was released to American country radio by Black River Entertainment on July 20, 2015 as the album's second single.[1] The song was previously included on Ballerini's 2014 self-titled EP.[2]
The song received positive reviews from critics praising Ballerini's youthful enthusiasm throughout the production. "Dibs" peaked at number one on the
The accompanying music video for the song was directed by Robert Chavers and features footage Ballerini took while on tour.
Reception
Critical
Commercial
"Dibs" debuted at number 59 on the
"Dibs" reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of March 5, 2016, making Ballerini the first solo female country music artist to take her first two career singles to the top of the charts since Jamie O'Neal in 2001 with "There Is No Arizona" and "When I Think About Angels".[13]
Music video
A lyric video for "Dibs" premiered on Ballerini's Vevo channel on February 17, 2015 in promotion of her self-titled EP and then-forthcoming album.[14][15] It was re-released on July 2, 2015 after the song was selected as the second official single from The First Time.[16] The official music video premiered on October 22, 2015.[17] Directed by Robert Chavers, the video consists of footage Ballerini took herself while on tour in York, Pennsylvania, Greenville, South Carolina and St. Leonard, Maryland, performing in front of live crowds, celebrating her 22nd birthday and spending time with her dog.[18]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications and sales
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[28] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
See also
- List of number-one country singles of 2016 (U.S.)
References
- ^ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on July 8, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ Parker, Eric T. (November 24, 2014). "Black River Releases Breakout EP By Kelsea Ballerini". MusicRow. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- Taste of Country. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- Nash Country Weekly. Archived from the originalon July 29, 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ^ Dauphin, Chuck (August 21, 2017). "Kelsea Ballerini's 10 Best Songs: Critic's Picks". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ Trust, Gary (July 6, 2015). "Chart Highlights: Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea's 'Pretty Girls' Tops Dance Club Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ "The Hot 100: November 11, 2015". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ "The Hot 100: February 26, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ "Dibs by Kelsea Ballerini". aCharts.co. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (March 6, 2017). "Top 30 Digital Singles Sales Report: March 6, 2017". Roughstock.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100: February 2, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100: February 9, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ Asker, Jim (February 23, 2016). "Kelsea Ballerini Has 'Dibs' on Second Country Airplay No. 1". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
- ^ KelseaBalleriniVEVO (February 17, 2015). "Kelsea Ballerini – Dibs (Lyric Video)". YouTube. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ Swirsky, Jen (February 18, 2015). "Kelsea Ballerini Releases "Dibs" Lyric Video". Country Music Chat (CMChat Live). Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ Vinson, Christina (July 2, 2015). "Kelsea Ballerini Reveals Lyric Video for New Single 'Dibs'". The Boot. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini – Dibs (Official Video)".
- Radio.com. Archived from the originalon November 27, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update for December 14, 2015" (PDF). Billboard. December 14, 2015. p. 7. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
- ^ "Best of 2015: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ^ "Country Airplay: Year End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs: Year End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ "American single certifications – Kelsea Ballerini – Dibs". Recording Industry Association of America.