Yeah Boy
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Single by Kelsea Ballerini | ||||
from the album The First Time and the EP Kelsea Ballerini | ||||
Released | October 10, 2016 | |||
Genre | Country pop | |||
Length | 3:14 | |||
Label | Black River | |||
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Kelsea Ballerini singles chronology | ||||
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"Yeah Boy" 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 Forest Glen Whitehead and Keesy Timmer. It was released to American country radio on October 10, 2016 and was to be the album's fourth and final single.[1][2] The song garnered a positive reception from critics praising its upbeat nature and Ballerini's bubbly charm for being a return to her first two singles. The song was previously included on Ballerini's 2014 self-titled EP.[3]
"Yeah Boy" peaked at numbers three and nine on both the
Reception
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Billy Dukes of
Commercial
"Yeah Boy" debuted at number 56 on the Billboard
Music video
A lyric video for "Yeah Boy" was uploaded to Ballerini's Vevo channel on December 12, 2014 in support of her self-titled EP.[17] The official music video premiered on December 16, 2016 and was directed by Kristin Barlowe (who had directed the videos for "Love Me Like You Mean It" and "Peter Pan"). Described as an ode to the 1990s, Ballerini is shown performing the song in a colorful bodysuit in front of a neon backdrop and a brick wall spray-painted with graffiti, with female backup dancers.[18]
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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References
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini on 'Yeah Boy' and Secret New Duet: The Ram Report". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. September 15, 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ "Future Release for Country Radio Stations". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on September 14, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ^ Parker, Eric T. (November 24, 2014). "Black River Releases Breakout EP By Kelsea Ballerini". MusicRow. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- Taste of Country. Archivedfrom the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ Horton, Carrie (September 21, 2016). "Kelsea Ballerini Releases 'Yeah Boy' as Next Single [LISTEN]". The Boot. Archived from the original on August 10, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ Brickey, Kelly (September 24, 2016). "Listen to Kelsea Ballerini's New Single, 'Yeah Boy'". Sounds Like Nashville. Archived from the original on September 28, 2016. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (October 12, 2016). "Review: Kelsea Ballerini uplifting on new country single 'Yeah Boy'". Digital Journal. Postmedia Network. Archived from the original on December 24, 2016. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ Dauphin, Chuck (August 21, 2017). "Kelsea Ballerini's 10 Best Songs: Critic's Picks". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 19, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ "Country Airplay: October 22, 2016". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 15, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs: November 5, 2016". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 5, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ "Canada Country: January 24, 2017". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 15, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ a b "Kelsea Ballerini Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
- ^ "The Hot 100: April 1, 2017". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 20, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ "The Hot 100: May 20, 2017". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 19, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ "Yeah Boy by Kelsea Ballerini". aCharts.co. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (May 2, 2017). "Country's Top 30 Digital Singles Sales Chart: May 1, 2017". Roughstock. Archived from the original on September 19, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ^ KelseaBalleriniVEVO (December 12, 2014). "Kelsea Ballerini – Yeah Boy (Lyric Video)" (video). YouTube. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ McKenna, Brittney (December 19, 2016). "Watch Kelsea Ballerini's Colorful 'Yeah Boy' Video" (video). Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Archived from the original on July 12, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^ "Billboard Canada Year-End Country Airplay of 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
- ^ "Country Airplay Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 14, 2020. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 16, 2020. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
- ^ "American single certifications – Kelsea Ballerini – Yeah Boy". Recording Industry Association of America.