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Wikipedia article




"'Summer'" is a song by American singer-songwriter Cassadee Pope from her second extended play, also titled 'Summer' (2016). Pope wrote the song with Kelly Archer and Emily Shackelton. Production was handled by Corey Crowder, who also produced Pope's chart-topping collaboration with Chris Young that year, "Think of You". It serves as the EP's lead single.

The song was made available to American country radio stations on May 23, 2016 via PlayMPE and was officially sent for adds through Republic Nashville on June 6, 2016. It was released to digital retailers June 3, 2016 as part of the 'Summer' EP.

Reception



Critical

Matt Bjorke of 'Roughstock' wrote that "Summer" is a "radio-ready" anthem with hit potential and which demonstrates how Pope has "grown into her country music career." 'Taste of Country' and 'Sounds Like Nashville' both praised the song as a highlight from the EP. Writing for the former, Billy Dukes praised Pope's delivery as "easy to believe."

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"Summer" debuted at number 59 on the 'Billboard' Country Airplay chart dated June 25, 2016.

Music video



The music video for "Summer" was filmed at the Opal Sands Resort, and on the Clearwater Beach Boardwalk in Clearwater Beach, FL and was directed by TK McKamy. It premiered June 3, 2016 in conjunction with the song's digital release. Inspired by events Pope experienced at age seventeen, the video recounts a summer fling between Pope and a love interest played by Sam Krumrine

Live performances



Pope has performed "Summer" as part of her setlist on Chris Young's I'm Comin' Over Tour since February 25, 2016.

Chart performance



References



Category:2016 songs

Category:2016 singles

Category:Cassadee Pope songs

Category:Republic Nashville singles

Category:Songs written by Cassadee Pope

Category:Songs written by Kelly Archer

Category:Music videos directed by TK McKamy

Category:Songs written by Emily Shackelton

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