Something Bad was not so bad for singers Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood as it hit number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs. This scores Miranda with 5 number ones and Carrie with 13. Somethin’ Bad was the first time in over 20 years that two solo women artists had a number 1. Way to go ladies!
Two words come to mind when hearing the song “Somethin’ Bad” and that is “Girl Power”. It’s been two decades since a single by two solo female artists has reached the number one spot on the “Billboards – Hot Country Songs”, meaning that the collaboration between Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood is something to look out for. It’s a refreshing, in-your-face anthem for women all over the world and it’s performed by two very talented country singers.
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The individuals responsible for writing the song are Chris DeStefano, Brett James and Priscilla Renea. This was done while at a retreat in France and initially it was intended as a male/female duet. However, changes were made in order for Carrie and Miranda to sing it. One can describe it as the female version of the bro-country genre and it speaks to unity among women. Overall the critics have received the release with great optimism and “anthem” was a common word among them. The most impressive aspect of the song is the power both Miranda and Carrie puts into it. It carries an amazing energy and the combination between the two is hypnotic.
“Somethin’ Bad” features on the fifth studio album by Miranda called “Platinum” and was released as the second single two weeks before the album hit the stores. The duo performed it for the first time at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards on 18 May and the next day people were able to buy it. Neither Carrie nor Miranda is new to the country music scene. Since winning the 2005 American Idol competition, Carrie has broken several records in her career. For many she is the queen of country, but this shouldn’t come as a surprise. Her vocal ability is staggering, seeing as there isn’t a note this girl cannot sing. As for Carrie, she is a little powerhouse herself. Her approach is a little more edgy than Underwood, but together they reach the pinnacle of perfection.
For those fans who don’t know, both Carrie and Miranda are 30 years old and both released their debut albums in 2005. They also share the experience of having multiple number one hits and “Somethin’ Bad” recently joined them. When Miranda heard the song for the first time she knew it was going to be great. She also knew it was the perfect song to sing with Carrie. For some time now they wanted to perform a song together and Miranda didn’t waste any time in contacting Carrie. As a result, country music has received a new girl anthem driven by a fearless beat.
Tray Fanjoy is responsible for the video, which was released in late June. He presents the video as a trailer for a movie and used Belle Boyd and Priscilla Parker as the jewel thief characters for the sexy singers. In the “trailer” they ride on motorbikes, partake in jewel heists and play poker. The song peaked at number 1 on the Hot Country Songs Billboard and 19 on the Billboard Hot 100. Fans can expect to hear it for a while, because it’s just that good. Hopefully it will spark another powerful collaboration between these two country stars.
