"Dream Girl" is a song recorded by Canadian

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. The track was co-written by

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, with Jennifer Schott and Will Weatherly. The song was the lead single off Ethridge's debut studio album ''

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Background

"Dream Girl" was Ethridge's debut US single, and premiered exclusively on ''Taste of Country''. Ethridge told them: He told ''Sounds Like Nashville'':

Critical reception

Cillea Houghton of ''Taste of Country'' said the track "instantly hits you with a summery feeling and shimmering pop country beat. It's the kind of beat that just beckons crowds to sing along during a live show" and that

's "handprints are all over the song, as evidenced by the earworm melody and clever wordplay". Thomas Burns Scully of ''Popdust'' said the song "plays exceptionally well with the pop country toolkit". Drew Pearce of ''Sounds Like Nashville'' said "The song is a sleek piece of country-pop, complete with finger-snapping verses and smooth harmonies that build up to a soaring, anthemic chorus". ''Country Music Tattle Tale'' said Ethridge's "smooth vocals perfectly enhance the messaging of a love lost".

Music video

The music video for "Dream Girl" was directed by Quinton Cook, and premiered on April 25, 2020. It features Ethridge as well as several dogs, including a dog who was rescued from the Nashville tornado in 2020.

Track listings

Digital download - single # "Dream Girl" – 3:11 Digital download - single # "Dream Girl" – 3:11 # "Gasoline" – 2:49

Chart performance

"Dream Girl" reached a peak of #38 on the ''Billboard'' Canada Country chart dated May 9, 2020.

References

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