Chasing Tornadoes
| "Chasing Tornadoes" | ||||
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| Single by MacKenzie Porter | ||||
| from the album Nobody's Born with a Broken Heart | ||||
| Released | May 5, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:57 | |||
| Label | Big Loud | |||
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| Producer(s) | Joey Moi | |||
| MacKenzie Porter singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Chasing Tornadoes" on YouTube | ||||
"Chasing Tornadoes" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist MacKenzie Porter. The song was written by fellow country artist Lainey Wilson, along with Emily Landis and Jamie Moore, while it produced by Joey Moi.[1] It is the second single off Porter's debut full-length U.S. album with Big Loud Records, Nobody's Born with a Broken Heart.[2][3][4] The song reached number one on the Mediabase Canada Country chart.[5]
Background
[edit]Porter described the song as "fun" and "feel-good", saying it was "the perfect intro to what the rest of the record feels like", in reference to her upcoming album.[6]
Critical reception
[edit]James Daykin of Entertainment Focus called the song a "mix of timeless country and shimmering pop", adding that it was "perfect for a summertime drive down a dirt road".[7] An uncredited review from All Country News described "Chasing Tornadoes" as "equal parts strong as it is sassy", adding that it was "quite impressive" how Porter "vividly [captures] the idea of a fast paced love", and that her "voice soars" in the song.[8] Cait Watters of Six Shooter Country stated that Porter's "swagger" is what "sells" the song, "makes it feel fresh and something to note", while also noting the "power" of Porter's voice, saying that she "eases through line after line seamlessly, flowing fast like the titular weather phenomenon".[9]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Canadian Country Music Association | Single of the Year | Nominated | [10] [11] |
| Video of the Year | Won |
Music video
[edit]Porter released the official music video for "Chasing Tornadoes" on May 8, 2023.[12] It was directed by Justin Clough and filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada.[13] Porter starred in the video alongside a male co-lead, and remarked that she "wanted it to be cut super fast to feel slightly hectic," adding that she thought they "really captured the essence of a toxic relationship that you keep coming back to, even if you know it might break your heart".[13]
Live performance
[edit]Porter performed "Chasing Tornadoes" live at the 2023 NHL Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.[14]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music)[15] | 29 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[16] | 3 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[17] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Chasing Tornadoes - Single by MacKenzie Porter". Spotify. May 5, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Porter finds "Nobody's Born With A Broken Heart,"". Country Standard Time. January 26, 2024.
- ^ "mackenzie porter is "chasing tornadoes" 🌪️". MacKenziePorter.com. May 5, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Porter is "Chasing Tornadoes"". Country Standard Time. May 5, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Top Canada Country Song Chart". iHeartRadio Canada. September 25, 2023. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023.
- ^ Maeoka, Toshio (May 7, 2023). "MacKenzie Porter Releases New Song "Chasing Tornadoes"". PM Studio. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ Daykin, James (May 6, 2023). "MacKenzie Porter releases the Lainey Wilson-penned 'Chasing Tornadoes' from her upcoming debut album". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "MacKenzie Porter's "Chasing Tornados" Captures What Whirlwind Love Is Like". All Country News. 5 May 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ Watters, Cait (May 5, 2023). "Single Review: Mackenzie Porter – Chasing Tornadoes". Six Shooter Country. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "2024 CCMA AWARDS NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ "2024 CCMA Award Winners". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "MacKenzie Porter - Chasing Tornadoes (Official Music Video)" (video). May 8, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Mower, Maxim (May 8, 2023). "MacKenzie Porter Shares the Story Behind Her New Music Video, 'Chasing Tornadoes'". Holler. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ Volmers, Eric (July 6, 2023). "Country high: MacKenzie Porter returns to her roots with upcoming album, Stampede show". Calgary Herald. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Countrytown Hot 50". Countrytown. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Canada Country chart for September 30, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – MacKenzie Porter – Chasing Tornadoes". Music Canada. Retrieved February 7, 2024.