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Ain't Back Yet
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Wikipedia article
"'Ain't Back Yet'" is a song written by Craig Wiseman and Chris Tompkins and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. The song is included on a re-issue of Chesney's 2009 compilation album 'Greatest Hits II', and was released as the album's third and final single in February 2010. The song is also played during the end credits to Chesney's 2010 film 'Summer in 3D'. The song peaked at number 3 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs chart.
Critical reception
The song has received mixed reviews from music critics. Matt Bjorke of 'Roughstock' said that the song "isn't the Buffett-like country tune" but "fits Kenny Chesney like a glove", as it "details quite a bit about what his life has been like since he became that touring musician." Juli Thanki of 'Engine 145' gave it a "thumbs down", saying that it "sounds like a second rate Jason Aldean song" with an "average vocal performance and bland lyric."
Music video
The accompanying music video for this song was directed by Shaun Silva and Joe Thomas (the director of "Summer In 3D".) It features Chesney performing in concert and shows home videos from his past tours.
Chart performance
On the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs charts for the week of February 27, 2010, the song debuted at number 23, and peaked at number 3 in May 2010. On the Canadian Hot 100 charts for the week of April 3, 2010, the song debuted at number 88.[]'Billboard' Hot Country Songs February 27, 2010
The song's B-side, "This Is Our Moment", charted for seven weeks on Hot Country Songs, peaking at 46 in early 2010.
Year-end charts
References
Category:2010 singles
Category:Kenny Chesney songs
Category:Songs written by Chris Tompkins
Category:Songs written by Craig Wiseman
Category:Music videos directed by Shaun Silva
Category:Song recordings produced by Buddy Cannon
Category:BNA Records singles
Category:2009 songs
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