"Back" is a song co-written and recorded by American
country rap
Country rap (or country hip hop and sometimes hick hop) is a fusion genre of popular music, blending country music with hip hop–style singing or rapping.
History Prototypes
Early influences on the emergence of country rap as a distinct genre ...
artist
Colt Ford
Jason Farris Brown (born August 27, 1969) known professionally as Colt Ford, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and former professional golfer best known for his music fusing the country and rap genres. He has released seven ...
. It is a duet with
Jake Owen
Joshua Ryan Owen (born August 28, 1981), known professionally as Jake Owen, is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actor. Signed to RCA Nashville in 2006, he released his debut studio album, '' Startin' with Me'', that year.
Thi ...
, and the second single from Ford's fourth studio album, ''
Declaration of Independence
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''.
Critical reception
Ashley Cooke of ''Roughstock'' gave it a full 5 stars, saying that the song "genuinely tugs at your heart -strings. If you were lucky enough to grow up with memories similar to the lyrics in this song, you will find yourself in love with it just as I did." Billy Dukes of ''
Taste of Country
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'' gave it 2.5 stars out of 5, saying that it was "about a verse too long" and that it "isn't a step backward, but it's no step forward."
Chart performance
References
2012 singles
2012 songs
Colt Ford songs
Jake Owen songs
Male vocal duets
Average Joes Entertainment singles
Songs written by Noah Gordon (singer)
Songs written by Colt Ford
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