Give Heaven Some Hell
"Give Heaven Some Hell" is a song by American country music singer Hardy. It was released on January 25, 2021, as the second single from his debut studio album A Rock, released in 2020. The song was co-written by Hardy, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson and Hunter Phelps, and produced by Joey Moi and Derek Wells.[3]
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| Single by Hardy | ||||
| from the album A Rock | ||||
| Released | January 25, 2021[1] | |||
| Genre | Country rock[2] | |||
| Length | 3:37 | |||
| Label | Big Loud | |||
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| "Give Heaven Some Hell" on YouTube | ||||
Content
"Give Heaven Some Hell" is a "stirring" tribute from Hardy to anyone who has lost a loved one. He shared: "'Give Heaven Some Hell' is one of my favorite songs I've ever written, I just hope this helps anyone that's ever suffered a loss of a loved one. Excited for this song to exist in the world."[4]
Music video
The music video was released on July 24, 2020, directed by Justin Clough. It was shot in Lynnville, Tennessee, and uses a rural church funeral for its backdrop, depicting the emotional side of losing someone while also celebrating being close to someone. Hardy co-stars with the song's writers.[5][6]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2021–2022) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country (Billboard)[7] | 17 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 69 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 11 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] | 16 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2021) | Position |
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| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] | 77 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[12] | Gold | 40,000 |
| United States (RIAA)[13] | Gold | 500,000 |
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References
- "Future releases for Country Radio". All Access. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- Liptak, Carena (July 24, 2020). "Hardy bids farewell to a loved one in the gut-punching "Give Heaven Some Hell"". ABC News Radio. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- "Hardy remembers a lost friend on "Give Heaven Some Hell"". Lab.fm. July 30, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- Taste of Country Staff (December 10, 2020). "Hardy's 'Give Heaven Some Hell' Raises a Glass to Late Loved Ones [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- Parton, Chris (July 29, 2020). "Hardy Says the Hardest Goodbye in 'Give Heaven Some Hell'". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- Colley, Katie (July 24, 2020). "Hardy Pays Tribute To Those Gone Too Soon In New Song 'Give Heaven Some Hell'". ET Canada. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- "Hardy Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- "Hardy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- "Hardy Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- "Hardy Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- "Canadian single certifications – Hardy – Give Heaven Some Hell". Music Canada. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- "American single certifications – Hardy – Give Heaven Some Hell". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
