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Carly Pearce’s New Video Features An Actor Friend

Carly Pearce premiered the new video for her duet with Chris Stapleton, “We Don’t Fight Anymore.” The music video enlists actors Lucy Hale – a longtime friend of Carly –…

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Carly Pearce premiered the new video for her duet with Chris Stapleton, "We Don't Fight Anymore." The music video enlists actors Lucy Hale – a longtime friend of Carly – and Shiloh Fernandez, who visually bring her single to life as it follows the journey of a couple whose emotional disconnect has left them numb, unable to even engage in conflict.

Pearce said of bringing "We Don't Fight Anymore" to life on-screen: "Having talents like Lucy and Shiloh were truly such a gift. The 'space' you feel between the two of them is felt so tragically at every moment of this video."

She said in a statement when the song was released, "I've always wanted to write music that makes people feel something – whether that is feeling seen, less alone, happy, or even uncomfortable. 'We Don't Fight Anymore' felt like I was writing one of those stories that, whether or not we want to include it in our social media highlight reel, we've either been there or are living there right now."

She added, "Having Chris Stapleton join me on this song was a dream come true, and he unlocked an element to the story that I didn't even know it needed."

Pearce wrote the song alongside frequent collaborators Shane McAnally and Pete Good. The tune marks the first new music since her third studio album, 29: Written In Stone.

Carly also announced that she is expanding her North American headline "Country Music Made Me Do It Tour" with the announcement of three new dates in Tacoma, Chicago, and Grand Rapids. Additionally, Ford Bronco is joining the 15-city tour as a presenting sponsor.

Carly Pearce – The Country Music Made Me Do It Tour

October 5, 2023 New York, NY The Town Hall^
October 6, 2023 Boston, MA House of Blues^
October 7, 2023 Silver Spring, MD The Filmore^
October 12, 2023 Madison, WI The Sylvee*
October 13, 2023 St. Louis, MO Stifel Theatre*
October 14, 2023 Norman, OK Riverwind Casino+
October 20, 2023 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues^
October 21, 2023 Augusta, GA Miller Theater^
October 27, 2023 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern^
November 1, 2023 Paso Robles, CA Vina Robles Amphitheatre^
November 2, 2023 Santa Rosa, CA Luther Burbank Center^
November 4, 2023 Tacoma, WA Emerald Queen Casino ^
November 16, 2023 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre ^
November 17, 2023 Grand Rapids, MI Monroe Live ^
November 18, 2023 Detroit, MI The Fillmore ^

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Not all country stars, or country superstars for that matter, can say they are Grammy winners. It's arguably the most coveted award in the music business and is voted on by music peers. Some artists never get a single Grammy nod in their careers, even though they sell millions and millions of albums worldwide.

That is not the case for Carly Pearce. She won her first Grammy earlier this year (2023) in the "Best Duo/Group Performance" category for "Never Wanted To Be That Girl," a duet with Ashley McBryde.

Carly said shortly after she won her Grammy with her friend Ashley, "We just learned that this is the first time that all females have won this award in this particular category. I always loved Ashley's music. I just was a fan and asked her if she'd write a song with me. So, to see this song do what it's done. And just continue to show the girls that are coming up behind us that you can write your truth, and you can do everything that you want in this business. I feel very, very lucky and to do it with somebody that I respect so much as an artist and as a person."

As Pearce celebrates her 33rd birthday today (4/24), we rank seven of her best songs, many of which led her to Grammy stardom, including the song she won the honor for.

7 - "Closer to You" - (2018)

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A smooth listen, this song was released in November 2018 as the first single from her self-titled second studio album.


6 - "Hide the Wine" - (2017)

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Pearce said that she wanted to record the song before she even had a record contract and was able to record it after another artist (Little Big Town) had declined it. The song is about "having a little too much to drink and then calling an old flame that you probably shouldn't."


5 - "Every Little Thing" - (2017)

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Her debut single and her very first number-one song. Carly wrote the song with Emily Shackelton and Busbee, who worked with many artists and died of brain cancer in 2019. Busbee also produced the song.


4 - "Next Girl" - (2020)

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This song has a lot of sass to it. This song was co-written by Pearce not long after her divorce from Michael Ray and was the lead single from her third studio album, "29: Written in Stone."


3 - "What He Didn't Do" - (2022)

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A song about what her significant other does not do in the relationship. After the song was released, Pearce asked her fans on social media to relate to the song by sharing what their exes did not do.


2 - "I Hope You're Happy Now" (with Lee Brice) - (2019)

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Carly co-wrote "I Hope You're Happy Now" with Luke Combs, Randy Montana, and Jonathan Singleton. Recorded as a duet with Lee Brice, it told the story of a breakup from both sides and was inspired by her own past relationship. Combs was originally going to be featured on the song, but when he chose to step down, Pearce reached out to Brice, who was impressed by the lyrics.


1 - "Never Wanted to Be That Girl" (with Ashley McBryde) - (2021)

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This Grammy-winning song was performed on a handful of Country Music award shows. This gem of a song also won the 2022 CMA For "Musical Event of the Year."