"Sing" is a song written by

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and recorded by American

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artist Wynonna Judd. The song was the second single released from her 2009 studio album, '' Sing: Chapter 1.'' After failing to chart on the ''Billboard''

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chart, the song was given several electronic dance remixes, and sent to dance radio where it peaked at number 4 on the

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chart in August 2009.

Background

Written by

, "Sing" is the closing track and title track to Wynonna Judd's album, ''Sing: Chapter 1.''

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critic, Thom Jurek reviewed "Sing", giving it praise. Jurek stated, "This final track is a new pop country anthem; it underscores Judd's sheer individualism and style, and offers a complete illustration of her gifts as a singer."

Remixes

* "Sing (Pete Hammond radio edit)" - 3:41 * "Sing (Pete Hammond extended mix)" - 8:12 * "Sing (Jody den Broeder radio edit)" - 4:19 * "Sing (Jody den Broeder extended mix)" - 6:41 * "Sing (

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radio edit)" - 2:49 * "Sing (Digital Dog extended mix)" - 6:38 * "Sing (Almighty extended mix)" - 6:35

Chart performance

Shortly after it was released to country radio, the song was remixed for dance airplay. The song reached the Top 5 on the ''Billboard''

chart in August 2009, peaking at number 4. It became her first Top 5 single on any ''Billboard'' chart since " To Be Loved by You" reached number one on

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in 1996.

References

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