She Don't Know

"She Don't Know" is a song recorded by Canadian country artist Jade Eagleson. The song was written by James Barker, Jonathan Singleton, and Travis Wood, while Wood produced the track with Todd Clark.^[1] It is the third single from his second album Honkytonk Revival.^[2]

Background

Eagleson stated that when he was finishing up Honkytonk Revival, he realized he hadn't included a love song on the album. He decided to include "She Don't Know", saying "the lyrics in it are what really hit me because my love language isn’t words," adding "I might clean the kitchen and I’ll think that’s romantic, in my mind. So, when I heard this, I just had to sing this one".^[3] He said that he can "relate to this song on a very human level".^[4]

Critical reception

Cal Gratton of CJVR FM said that "She Don't Know" is a song that "gives a voice to all the quiet, stoic lovers," noting Eagleson's "smooth vocals" that "clearly articulates the love he holds for his wife".^[2] Natalli Amato of The Boot referred to the song as a "heartfelt love song" that shows Eagleson is "on track to make his mark on mainstream country music". She stated that he "retains his originality" with a "stripped-down, classic country sound" that is also "reminiscent of Luke Combs".^[5] Kim Hughes of Parton and Pearl stated that the track "boasts clever wordplay" and "[frames] Eagleson’s booming, bracing baritone in tender sentiment".^[6] Nanci Dagg of Canadian Beats Media said that Eagleson "has pulled out all the stops for couples around the world to celebrate their love for one another" with the release of "She Don't Know".^[4]

Commercial performance

"She Don't Know" reached a peak of number one on the Billboard Canada Country chart for the week dated June 4, 2022.^[7] It marked Eagleson's third consecutive chart-topper, and fourth overall.^[8] This makes Eagleson the first male Canadian country artist to land three consecutive number ones off his second studio album, and only the second Canadian ever to achieve this feat after Shania Twain.^[9] The song also peaked at number 57 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the same week, surpassing Eagleson's previous career high mark set by "All Night to Figure It Out in 2021.^[10] It has been certified Platinum by Music Canada.^[11]

Music video

The official music video for "She Don't Know" premiered on People.com on April 26, 2022.^[12] It features Eagleson, his wife Marina, and their son Levi.^[12] The video was directed by Ben Knechtel,^[13] and was shot entirely on iPhones.^[14] Eagleson also released a video of himself performing "She Don't Know" live from the farm he grew up on in Bailieboro, Ontario alongside guitarists Ben Miller and Chris Bray.^[15]

Accolades

Charts

References

1. ^ "Jade Eagleson - She Don't Know". Spotify. 12 November 2021. Retrieved March 2, 2022.^{[unreliable source?]}
2. ^ Gratton, Cal (February 4, 2022). "Jade Eagleson Talks "She Don't Know" and more". CJVR FM. Pattison Media
3. ^ "Jade Eagleson And His Wife Talk About Their Love Story And New Single "She Don't Know"". Front Porch Music. February 22, 2022.
4. ^ Dagg, Nanci (February 21, 2022). "Interview – Jade and Marina Eagleson". Canadian Beats Media
5. ^ Amato, Natalli (February 22, 2022). "Jade Eagleson Lays His Heart on the Line With 'She Don't Know' [LISTEN]". The Boot. Townsquare Media.
6. ^ Hughes, Kim (December 8, 2021). "Album Review: Jade Eagleson, Honkytonk Revival". Parton and Pearl
7. ^ "Canada Country chart for June 4, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
8. ^ Canada Country peaks: *"Got Your Name on It": "Canada Country chart for November 3, 2018". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2021. (subscription required) *"Count the Ways": "Canada Country chart for July 20, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2021. (subscription required) *"Lucky": "Canada Country chart for March 21, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2021. *"Close": "Canada Country chart for October 24, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2021. (subscription required) *"All Night to Figure It Out": "Canada Country chart for July 3, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2021. *"More Drinkin' Than Fishin'": "Dean Brody Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2021. *"She Don't Know": "Canada Country chart for June 4, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2022. (subscription required)
9. ^ Lava, Migs (August 22, 2022). "Jade Eagleson releases New Single "Shakin' In Them Boots"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
10. ^ Canadian Hot 100 peaks: *"Got Your Name on It": "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 - Week of November 3, 2018". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2021. (subscription required) *"Close": "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 - Week of October 10, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2021. (subscription required) *"All Night to Figure It Out": "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 - Week of July 3, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2021. (subscription required) *"More Drinkin' Than Fishin'": "Dean Brody - Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021. *"She Don't Know": "Canadian Hot 100: Week of June 4, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
11. ^ MC certs
12. ^ Despres, Tricia (April 26, 2022). "Jade Eagleson Met His Wife Marina on a Video Shoot — and It's Been Happily Ever After Ever Since". People
13. ^ "Jade Eagleson - She Don't Know (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. March 17, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
14. ^ Colley, Katie (April 26, 2022). "Jade Eagleson Shares Sweet Love Letter To Wife Marina In Heartwarming Music Video For 'She Don't Know'". ET Canada. Archived from the original on April 26, 2022.
15. ^ "Jade Eagleson - She Don't Know (Live from the Farm)" (video). YouTube. February 10, 2022. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
16. ^ "2023 CMAOntario Awards: Celebrating the Best Country Music In Ontario". Front Porch Music. March 27, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
17. ^ "2023 CCMA Awards Nominees". Canadian Country Music Association. July 13, 2023. Archived July 14, 2023 at the Wayback Machine.
18. ^ "Canadian Hot 100: Week of June 4, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2022.