Wild as Her
"Wild as Her" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Tyler Joe Miller.[1] It was written by fellow country artist Morgan Wallen with Brett Tyler and Kelly Archer,[2] and produced by Danick Dupelle.[3]
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| Single by Tyler Joe Miller | ||||
| Released | February 11, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:01 | |||
| Label | MDM | |||
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| Producer(s) | Danick Dupelle | |||
| Tyler Joe Miller singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Wild as Her" on YouTube | ||||
Background
Miller stated that the song "isn’t your typical love song, it’s the hopeful chase of a guy trying to get, and keep, this girl around who’s an untameable rolling stone".[4] Online outlet Music-News.com hosted an exclusive premiere of the song on February 11, 2022.[5]
Critical reception
Maxwell Barkhuizen of Music Crowns stated that "Wild as Her" "shows exactly why so many have been talking about [Miller]", referring to the track as "lively", saying he "[plays] with the traditional side of the country sound, but [adds] his own distinctive flair throughout".[4] Chad Carlson of Today's Country Magazine said that the song "subtly introduces the internal conflict of finding the balance between finding a way to keep someone in your life while also struggling to realize whether or not that person is right for you," adding that Miller would garner "more fans, more streams, and more critical acclaim" with its release.[6]
Commercial performance
"Wild as Her" reached a peak of number eight on the Billboard Canada Country chart for the week of June 11, 2022, marking Miller's fifth-consecutive top ten hit to begin his career.[7] It also peaked at number 94 on the all-genre Canadian Hot 100 for the same week.[8] The song has been certified Gold by Music Canada.[9]
Accolades
| Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2022 | Canadian Country Music Awards | Record Producer of the Year - Danick Dupelle | Nominated | [10][11] |
Track listings
Digital download – single[12]
- "Wild as Her" – 3:02
Digital download – single[13]
- "Wild as Her" (Stripped) – 3:02
Music video
The official music video for "Wild as Her" premiered on April 27, 2022.[14] It was directed by David J. Redman and was shot in Nashville, Tennessee. Miller stated that the video "portrays what it’s like to be chasing after the girl that all the guys want to lock down," saying that in the end "it’s the guy who compliments her wild side that she’ll end up with".[15]
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 94 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[16] | 8 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[9] | Gold | 40,000 |
| United States (RIAA)[17] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
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Other versions
"Wild as Her" was first recorded commercially by Colby Keeling, and was released on January 10, 2020.[18]
Subsequent to Tyler Joe Miller's version, American country music singer Corey Kent covered the song. In June 2022, it charted in the top 20 of the Hot Country Songs chart and in March 2023, reached number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[19][20] His version was promoted by RCA Records Nashville to country radio in August 2022.[21]
References
- "Tyler Joe Miller Will Keep Your Heart Hanging on with the Release of 'Wild as Her' Out Now". MDM Recordings. 11 February 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ""Wild as Her" – Tyler Joe Miller". AllMusic. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- "Wild as Her - Single by Tyler Joe Miller". Spotify. 11 February 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- Barkhuizen, Maxwell (February 11, 2022). "Tyler Joe Miller returns with his lively new single 'Wild As Her'". Music Crowns.
- "Tyler Joe Miller 'Wild As Her' song premiere". Music-News.com. February 11, 2022.
- Carlson, Chad. "Single Review: Tyler Joe Miller - "Wild As Her"". Today's Country Magazine. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
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- Canada Country peaks:
- "Pillow Talkin'": "Canada Country chart for May 16, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- "I Would Be Over Me Too": "Canada Country chart for October 31, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- "Fighting": "Canada Country chart for May 31, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2021.(subscription required)
- "Sometimes I Do": "Canada Country chart for November 20, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2021.(subscription required)
- "Wild as Her": "Canada Country chart for June 11, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2022.(subscription required)
- "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of June 11, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2022.(subscription required)
- "Canadian single certifications – Tyler Joe Miller – Wild as Her". Music Canada. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
- "2022 CCMA AWARD NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- "CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION REVEALS FIRST ROUND OF 2022 AWARD WINNERS AT THE CCMA MUSIC INDUSTRY GALA DINNER & AWARDS". Canadian Country Music Association. Global News Wire. September 12, 2022. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- "Wild As Her - Single by Tyler Joe Miller". Apple Music. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- "Wild As Her (Stripped) - Single by Tyler Joe Miller". Apple Music. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- "Tyler Joe Miller - Wild as Her (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. April 27, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- Dagg, Nanci (May 6, 2022). "Rising country star Tyler Joe Miller releases the official video for '"Wild As Her"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- "Canada Country chart for June 11, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2022.(subscription required)
- "American single certifications – Corey Kent – Wild as Her". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- Songfacts. "Wild As Her by Corey Kent - Songfacts". www.songfacts.com. Retrieved 2022-12-16.
- Xander Zellner. "Corey Kent Debuts With 'Wild as Her': Hot 100 First-Timers". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- "Billboard Hot 100: Week of March 25, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- "Corey Kent Reflects On Life-Changing Success Of 'Wild As Her:' 'It's Pretty Crazy'". Country Now. August 8, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
