Second Guessing (song)

"Second Guessing" is a song recorded by American country music duo Florida Georgia Line. The song originated from the duo's appearance on American television series Songland, where singer-songwriter Griffen Palmer pitched the original song to them. It appeared on the duo's 2020 extended play 6-Pack and their subsequent fifth studio album Life Rolls On.

This article is about the Florida Georgia Line song. For other songs, see Second Guessing.
"Second Guessing"
Promotional single by Florida Georgia Line
from the album Life Rolls On
ReleasedMay 19, 2020 (2020-05-19)
GenreCountry pop
Length3:07
LabelBig Machine
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Corey Crowder
  • Tyler Hubbard
  • Brian Kelley
Music video
"Second Guessing (From Songland)" on YouTube

Background

Griffen Palmer, one of the song's original writers, performed the original version of the song on NBC's television show Songland on May 18, 2020, in front of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line as well as the show's cast of songwriters: Ryan Tedder, Shane McAnally, and Ester Dean. After re-working the song with McAnally, Palmer and "Second Guessing" were selected as the winner of that episode by Florida Georgia Line, who chose to record it over competing songs by Shawn Austin, Lukr, and Victoria Banks.[1]

Commercial performance

"Second Guessing" peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart for the week of May 30, 2020, directly following its release.[2] It peaked at number 29 on the Hot Country Songs chart for the same week.[3] It spent two weeks on both charts. In Canada, the song entered and peaked at number 99 on the all-genre Canadian Hot 100 for the same week.[4]

Music video

The official music video for "Second Guessing" premiered on YouTube on May 18, 2020.[5]

Credits and personnel

Adapted from AllMusic.[6]

  • Adam Ayan – mastering engineer
  • David Cook – mixing assistant
  • Corey Crowder – composition, editing, production, programming, recording
  • Ester Dean – composition
  • Andrew DeRoberts – composition, electric guitar, programming
  • Tyler Hubbard – composition, production
  • Jeff Juliano – mixing
  • Brian Kelley – composition, production
  • Alyson McAnally – production coordination
  • Shane McAnally – composition
  • Griffen Palmer – composition
  • Doug Rich – production coordination
  • Ben Simonetti – composition
  • Janice Soled – production coordination
  • Ryan Tedder – composition
  • Geoff Warburton – composition
  • Derek Wells – dobro, electric guitar
  • Alex Wright – Hammond B-3 organ, piano, synthesizer

Charts
Weekly chart performance for "Second Guessing"
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] 99
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[2] 24
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] 29

Griffen Palmer version
"Second Guessing"
Single by Griffen Palmer
from the album Unlearn
ReleasedJanuary 13, 2023 (2023-01-13)
GenreCountry pop
Length3:07
LabelBig Loud
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Joey Moi
Music video
"Second Guessing" on YouTube

Canadian country singer-songwriter Griffen Palmer released his own version of the song after signing with Big Loud Records. It is his debut single, and the lead single off his debut album Unlearn, which was released on April 28, 2023.[7][8][9]

Background

Palmer remarked that the song is "such an important part of my story as an artist," and that he was "excited to put my own spin on it and put it out." He added that after his appearance on Songland, people often asked him if he would release his own version of the song, and he was thus happy to release it for them.[10]

Critical reception

Erica Zisman of Country Swag reviewed Palmer's release of the song favourably, stating that it is a "confident portrayal of what it feels like to be with the right person," and that "Palmer's knack for songwriting is obvious," while "he has the vocals to back it up."[11] Maxim Mower of Holler also gave the song a positive review, writing that Palmer's version "feels noticeably smoother and slicker than Florida Georgia Line's rendition."[12]

Live performance

Palmer performed the song live on season 27 of ABC's reality television show The Bachelor on February 6, 2023, with his performance being part of a special "one-on-one date" between members of the cast.[13][14][15]

Music video

The official video for Palmer's version of "Second Guessing" was released concurrently with the song on YouTube on January 13, 2020.[16]

Charts
Chart performance for "Second Guessing"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Canada Country (Billboard)[17] 10

References
  1. Trapp, Philip (May 19, 2020). "Florida Georgia Line Light Up 'Songland' Winner 'Second Guessing' [Watch]". Taste of Country. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  2. "Florida Georgia Line Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
  3. "Florida Georgia Line Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  4. "Florida Georgia Line Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  5. "Florida Georgia Line - Second Guessing (From Songland)" (video). YouTube. May 18, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  6. "Second Guessing - Florida Georgia Line, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  7. "GRIFFEN PALMER ISN'T "SECOND GUESSING"". Big Loud Records. January 13, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  8. Miller, Logan (February 3, 2023). "Griffen Palmer Makes National TV Debut on "The Bachelor"". Front Porch Music. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  9. Hollabaugh, Lorie (March 31, 2023). "Griffen Palmer Releases Title Track From Debut 'Unlearn'". Music Row. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  10. Weishar, Jenna (January 9, 2023). "Griffen Palmer Lands Deal And Releases His Songland Single "Second Guessing"". Front Porch Music. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  11. Zisman, Erica (January 13, 2023). "Griffen Palmer Makes Label Debut with New Song "Second Guessing"". Country Swag. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  12. Mower, Maxim. "Griffen Palmer releases debut single, 'Second Guessing'". Holler. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  13. Toth, Emma (February 6, 2023). "Griffen Palmer To Perform 'Second Guessing' On 'The Bachelor'". Country Now. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  14. Wendowski, Andrew (February 6, 2023). "Griffen Palmer To Make National TV Debut Performing "Second Guessing" On 'The Bachelor'". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  15. "Griffen Palmer Performs "Second Guessing" on 'The Bachelor' 2023". The Bachelor. February 6, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  16. "Griffen Palmer - Second Guessing (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. January 13, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  17. "Canada Country chart for May 6, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
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