Farmer's Daughter (Crystal Bowersox song)
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"Farmer's Daughter" is a song by Crystal Bowersox
from her debut album Farmer's Daughter
.
and Nickelback
lead singer Chad Kroeger
, the single was dropped.
The song reflects on Crystal's tumultuous and abusive relationship with her mother while growing up.
and released on December 15, 2010, a day after the album's release. The video begins with Crystal singing in a room while watching a flashback memory of losing her mother and walked alone. The next scene takes place at a school where Crystal, now a teenager, is walking on crutches (as a result that Crystal sang "I told the school that I fell down the stairs") Then, Crystal is knitting a coat while watching the television. The video ends when a kid hugs into Crystal's arms.
Crystal Bowersox
Crystal Lynn Bowersox is an American singer-songwriter and actress, who was the runner-up on the ninth season of American Idol...
from her debut album Farmer's Daughter
Farmer's Daughter (album)
-Critical reception:The album received mixed to positive reviews. Allmusic gave the album 2.5 stars out of 5. Joey Guerra of the Houston Chronicle said the album "failed to live up to Idol hype." Allison Stewart of Washington Post called Crystal an "anti-Carrie Underwood." Metacritic gave the album...
.
Background
The first single of the album was to be "Hold On", though Crystal Bowersox insisted that "Farmer's Daughter" be the debut single. Due to co-writing issues with Kara DioGuardiKara DioGuardi
Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, composer and TV personality. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock, dance, and R&B genres. DioGuardi has worked with many popular artists; her songs have appeared on more than 159...
and Nickelback
Nickelback
Nickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta. Since 1995 the band has included guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and back-up vocalist Ryan Peake and bassist Mike Kroeger.. The band's current drummer and percussionist is Daniel Adair who has been with the band since 2005....
lead singer Chad Kroeger
Chad Kroeger
Chad Robert Kroeger is aCanadian songwriter, singer, and guitarist best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Canadian rock band Nickelback...
, the single was dropped.
The song reflects on Crystal's tumultuous and abusive relationship with her mother while growing up.
Music video
The music video was directed by Meiert AvisMeiert Avis
Meiert Avis is an Irish music video and commercial director. Avis has directed videos for artists such as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Avril Lavigne, Jennifer Lopez, New Found Glory and Josh Groban amongst many others....
and released on December 15, 2010, a day after the album's release. The video begins with Crystal singing in a room while watching a flashback memory of losing her mother and walked alone. The next scene takes place at a school where Crystal, now a teenager, is walking on crutches (as a result that Crystal sang "I told the school that I fell down the stairs") Then, Crystal is knitting a coat while watching the television. The video ends when a kid hugs into Crystal's arms.
Critical reception
The single has received mostly positive reviews. The Chicago Tribune says "the album finds its stride with the title song, a brutally plainspoken and poignant portrayal of childhood abuse."Charts
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Hot 100 Canadian Hot 100 The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007... |
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