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Who Told You That: Behind Wetmore's Edgy Country Hit
13 Aug
Summary
- Song's unique sound blends country with Maroon 5 and Santana influences.
- Writers creatively developed the chorus with gibberish placeholders.
- Tucker Wetmore immediately held the song upon first listen.
Tucker Wetmore's single "Who Told You That" is making waves for its adventurous sound, drawing comparisons to Maroon 5's "Moves Like Jagger" with a unique country twist. The song features a driving guitar riff and a vocal delivery that sets it apart in the genre. This edgier track was born from a spontaneous writing session on March 4.
Multiple songwriters contributed to "Who Told You That," including Jordan M. Schmidt, Michael Tyler, Ashley Gorley, and Hunter Phelps. Initially conceived with different lyrical angles, the song evolved into a narrative of a man proving his romantic intentions. The creative process involved using placeholder nonsense syllables for the chorus, which were later replaced with romantic imagery.
Wetmore received the demo on March 5 and was immediately impressed, texting "Instant hold." He co-produced the track with Chris LaCorte, focusing on enhancing its dynamic elements. Bassist Jimmie Lee Sloas and guitarist Kris Donegan contributed significantly to the song's distinct rhythm and guitar work.
"Who Told You That" was released to country radio on July 9 and has since entered Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart at No. 41. Wetmore describes the song as a fun, danceable track designed to entertain rather than redefine country music.
