"Hard Dirt" is a song recorded by Canadian

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Hunter Brothers Hunter Brothers is a Canadian country music group from Shaunavon, Saskatchewan composed of brothers Luke, J.J., Ty, Brock and Dusty Hunter. They signed with Open Road Recordings and released their debut single, "El Dorado", in February 2016. It d ...

. The song was written by Hunter Hayes, Steve Moakler and Eric Paslay, while Hayes produced the track. It was the lead single off their third studio album ''Been a Minute''.

Background

Ty Hunter of the Hunter Brothers described "Hard Dirt" as a "a song that speaks to the process of enduring struggle, but also knowing that hope exists on the other side of whatever circumstances you may be going through". The band dedicated the song to frontline workers and all those affected by the

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Critical reception

Dutch Bickell of ''Canadian Beats Media'' said the song "serves as a message of hope and signifies our collective ability to grow through challenges and adversity". ''Front Porch Music'' stated that the track "really grabs your heart strings right away and pulls you close," adding that it is "an emotional feel good song that doesn’t disappoint our ears".

Music video

The official music video was for "Hard Dirt" premiered on July 16, 2020, and was directed by Sean K. Smith.

Track listings

Digital download – single # "Hard Dirt" – 2:57 Digital download – single # "Hard Dirt" (string version) – 3:00

Charts

"Hard Dirt" reached a peak of number 17 on the ''Billboard'' Canada Country chart dated October 10, 2020, becoming the group's seventh Top 20 hit.

References

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