Rodeo Queen (song)

"Rodeo Queen"
Single by Jade Eagleson
from the album Do It Anyway
ReleasedMarch 11, 2023 (2023-03-11)
Genre
Length3:02
LabelStarseed
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Todd Clark
Jade Eagleson singles chronology
"Call It Country"
(2022) 		"Rodeo Queen"
(2023) 		"Telluride"
(2024)
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"Rodeo Queen" on YouTube

"Rodeo Queen" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music singer Jade Eagleson. He wrote the song with Daryl Scott, while longtime collaborator Todd Clark produced the track.[1] It is the second single off Eagleson's upcoming third studio album, Do It Anyway, which was released in September 2023.[2][3]

Background

Eagleson stated that he was watching the television series Yellowstone with his wife and his friend Daryl Scott, and realized that there was not a lot of "old" country music being made now that resembled that of Lefty Frizell or Roy Rogers. He and Scott then decided to sit down and write a song with that in mind, and wrote "Rodeo Queen".[4]

Eagleson referenced how he grew up listening to Alan Jackson, Keith Whitley, and Randy Travis, and remarked how he always wanted to release his version of "the classic sound".[5] He stated that he "wanted to remind everyone how much fun country music can be" and took inspiration from seeing the rodeo when he lived in Alberta with his wife.[6][7]

Critical reception

Mary Claire Crabtree of Whiskey Riff favourably reviewed "Rodeo Queen", stating it is "quick-paced, has a great twang, hits a fun, light-hearted message, and has all the elements of a classic jukebox hit," and noted the use of steel guitar and fiddle. She stated that the song is "solid start for [Eagleson] as he becomes more established in the [United States]".[8] Taylor Jean of Front Porch Music described the song as "a honky-tonk tune that is bringing back everything modern country music has been lacking".[6] Nanci Dagg of Canadian Beats Media stated that the track "brings a country lifestyle story back to country music and embraces a high-energy tempo," and noted the influence of western swing.[5] Jeffrey Kurtis of Today's Country Magazine framed the song as a "bold stamp as [Eagleson] continues to make his mark as the leader of the charge for the honky-tonk flared traditional country music lovers".[2] Gabby Shukin of CJVR called the track "upbeat and fun".[9] Eric Zisman of Country Swag stated that Eagleson "creates music that speaks to the soul of country music and lyrics that attract more fans" and that "Rodeo Queen" is "just an example of that".[10]

Accolades

Year Association Category Result Ref.
2024 Country Music Association of Ontario Single of the Year Nominated [11]
Songwriter(s) of the Year Nominated
Canadian Country Music Association Single of the Year Nominated [12]
Songwriter(s) of the Year Nominated

Charts

Chart performance for "Rodeo Queen"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Canada Country (Billboard)[13] 5

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[14] Gold 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Rodeo Queen - Single by Jade Eagleson". Spotify. March 10, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Kurtis, Jeffrey. "Single Review: Jade Eagleson - "Rodeo Queen"". Today's Country Magazine. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  3. ^ "Jade Eagleson announces his unapologetically country album, Do It Anway". RFDTV. August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  4. ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (March 24, 2023). "Interview: Jade Eagleson talks 'Rodeo Queen', traditional Country and the Canadian Country scene". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Dagg, Nanci (March 13, 2022). "Jade Eagleson releases his new single, "Rodeo Queen"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Jean, Taylor (March 29, 2023). "Jade Eagleson Releases "Rodeo Queen" and Goes Back to Country Roots With It". Front Porch Music. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  7. ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (March 11, 2023). "Jade Eagleson drops tradition-steeped single 'Rodeo Queen'". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  8. ^ Crabtree, Mary Claire (March 11, 2023). "Jade Eagleson Releases Jukebox Honky Tonk Single "Rodeo Queen"". Whiskey Riff.
  9. ^ Shukin, Gabby (March 14, 2023). "New Jade Eagleson Song – 'Rodeo Queen'". CJVR. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  10. ^ Zisman, Erica (March 10, 2023). "Jade Eagleson Shares New Song "Rodeo Queen" Out Now". Country Swag. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  11. ^ "2024 CMAOntario Awards". CMAOntario. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  12. ^ "2024 CCMA AWARDS NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  13. ^ "Canada Country chart for August 5, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  14. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Jade Eagleson – Rodeo Queen". Music Canada. Retrieved July 25, 2024.