Ex-Old Man

"Ex-Old Man"
Single by Kristen Kelly
ReleasedApril 30, 2012 (2012-04-30)
GenreCountry
Length3:58
LabelArista Nashville
SongwritersKristen Kelly
Paul Overstreet
ProducersTony Brown
Paul Overstreet
Kristen Kelly singles chronology
"Ex-Old Man"
(2012)		 "He Loves to Make Me Cry"
(2013)

"Ex-Old Man" is a song recorded by American country music artist Kristen Kelly. It was released in April 2012 as Kelly's first single. Kelly wrote the song with Paul Overstreet.

Critical reception

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song two and a half stars out of five, writing that "the plucky, mid-tempo cut showcases her big country voice, but seems written too long after the fact." Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song a favorable review, saying that "the melody recalls classic hits of the distant past but it also has a sunny disposition to it as well." Ben Foster of Country Universe gave the song a B+ grade, writing that "it’s a refreshing change of pace to hear a new artist taking a back-to-basics approach – revisiting a classic yet often ignored country music theme, with a simple drum and acoustic guitar-driven arrangement that actually makes the song feel like country music."

Music video

The music video was directed by Anna Mastro and premiered in August 2012.

Chart performance

"Ex-Old Man" debuted at number 60 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of March 24, 2012.

Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)28
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)30

Year-end charts

Chart (2012) Position
US Country Songs (Billboard) 95

References

  1. ↑ Shelburne, Craig (November 7, 2012). "Kristen Kelly Introduces Her "Ex-Old Man"". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  2. ↑ Dukes, Billy (April 12, 2012). "Kristen Kelly, 'Ex-Old Man' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  3. ↑ Bjorke, Matt (March 22, 2012). "The Weekly Single Recap: March 22, 2012". Roughstock. Archived from the original on January 21, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  4. ↑ Foster, Ben (May 12, 2012). "Single Review: Kristen Kelly, "Ex-Old Man"". Country Universe. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  5. ↑ "CMT : Videos : Kristen Kelly : Ex-Old Man". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on August 18, 2012. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  6. ↑ Morris, Edward (March 17, 2012). "Charts: Dierks Bentley's "Home," Lady A's Own the Night Own the Heights". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Kristen Kelly Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
  8. ↑ "Kristen Kelly Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  9. ↑ "Best of 2012: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.