"Wind Up Missin' You" is a song by American country music singer Tucker Wetmore, released on March 29, 2024. It is his highest-charting song, peaking at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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| Single by Tucker Wetmore | ||||
| from the EP Waves on a Sunset | ||||
| Released | March 29, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:46 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Chris LaCorte | |||
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| "Wind Up Missin' You" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editIn December 2023, Tucker Wetmore teased a demo of the song in a snippet on the video-sharing app TikTok.[1] The song garnered significant traction online prior to its release,[2] being used in over 83,000 UGCs on TikTok. On March 11, 2024, Wetmore announced the song would be released on March 29.[3] He has also said of the song:
I'm incredibly proud of this song. It paints a picture of young love to me, something we've all had a taste of at some point. Me and my buddies poured our hearts into it trying to capture that feeling just right. When we wrote it, we knew we had something special, but it was the support from the fans that turned it into something bigger than I could've ever dreamed of. You guys changed my life with the last song, and I hope y'all enjoy this one too.[2]
Composition
editThe instrumental of the song consists of primarily slow-strumming guitar,[1][4][5] as well as percussion. Lyrically, it finds Tucker Wetmore trying to win over the heart of a woman at the bar[4][2] and convince her that he truly loves her,[4] despite knowing she will likely reject him.[5] In the opening, he explains that although his appearance and demeanor may suggest otherwise, his intentions for a long-term, committed relationship are sincere.[4][5] The chorus sees him complimenting the woman and sharing the reasons why he fell in love with her.[5]
Release
edit"Wind Up Missin' You" was released on June 10, 2024, as Wetmore's debut single to country radio via a partnership between Back Blocks Music and UMG Nashville.[6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 42 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[8] | 28 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 13 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 40 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 13 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[12] | 11 |
References
edit- ^ a b Mower, Maxim (March 27, 2024). "Exclusive: Tucker Wetmore Discusses Viral New Song, 'Wind Up Missin' You'". Holler. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ a b c White, Logan (March 29, 2024). "Tucker Wetmore Shares Highly Anticipated New Single "Wind Up Missin' You"". Substream Magazine. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ White, Logan (March 11, 2024). "Tucker Wetmore To Release New Single "Wind Up Missin' You" On 3/29". Substream Magazine. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d Nicholson, Jessica (April 1, 2024). "6 Must-Hear New Country Releases: Oliver Anthony, Tucker Wetmore, Joe Diffie". Billboard. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d O'Connell, Madeleine (April 3, 2024). "Buzzed-About Newcomer Tucker Wetmore Drops New Track, 'Wind Up Missin' You'". Country Now. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ Anderson, Liza (31 May 2024). "Tucker Wetmore Signs With UMG Nashville In Partnership With Back Blocks Music". Music Row. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "Tucker Wetmore Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ "Tucker Wetmore Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 8, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ "Tucker Wetmore Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ "Tucker Wetmore Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ "Tucker Wetmore Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2024.