You Didn't

"You Didn't"
Single by Brett Young
from the album Weekends Look a Little Different These Days
ReleasedNovember 15, 2021 (2021-11-15)
GenreCountry
Length3:45
LabelBig Machine
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Dann Huff
Brett Young singles chronology
"Not Yet"
(2021) 		"You Didn't"
(2021) 		"Dance with You"
(2023)

"You Didn't" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Brett Young. It was released on November 15, 2021, as the third single from his third studio album Weekends Look a Little Different These Days.

Content

Young wrote the song with Ashley Gorley, Jon Nite, and Jimmy Robbins during a songwriting session. The four wanted to write a song about a breakup but found it difficult as all four of them are in relationships. However, at the songwriting session, Young recalled that before marrying his wife, Taylor, he had previously broken up with her.[1] Taylor also appears in the song's corresponding music video.[2]

Commercial performance

"You Didn't" entered top ten on Billboard Country Airplay on the chart dated March 24, 2023. This marked the song's 70th week on the chart, setting a new record for both the slowest ascent into the top ten and the longest chart run overall.[3]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "You Didn't"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Brett Young's Breakup Song 'You Didn't' Was Inspired by Now Wife". Taste of Country. April 20, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "Brett Young and Wife Taylor Star in Striking 'You Didn't' Video". Sounds Like Nashville. February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  3. ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "Brett Young Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "Brett Young Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  6. ^ "Brett Young Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "Brett Young Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  8. ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  9. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  10. ^ "American single certifications – Brett Young – You Didn't". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 22, 2023.