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U Gurl

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"U Gurl"
Single by Walker Hayes
from the album Country Stuff the Album
ReleasedOctober 15, 2021 (2021-10-15)
Genre
Length2:32
LabelMonument Nashville
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Dylan Guthro
Walker Hayes singles chronology
"Fancy Like"
(2021)
"U Gurl"
(2021)
"AA"
(2021)

"U Gurl" is a song by American country music singer Walker Hayes. It was released on October 15, 2021 as the second single from his third studio album Country Stuff the Album. Hayes co-wrote the song with Dylan Guthro and Jodi Guthro, and it was produced by Dylan Guthro. Credits include T-Pain and Atlanta Records for sampling the song "Low" by Flo Rida.[2]

Content

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The inspiration of "U Gurl" is Laney Beville Hayes; Hayes’ wife of 17 years. Hayes stated in a press release: "With 'U Gurl' we wanted to capture that feeling when you look at your significant other, and you just can't take your eyes off them, yet in a fresh way, I get that feeling every day when I look at my wife".[3] He posted a dance video with his children on Instagram for the track.[4]

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for U Gurl
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[9] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Allen, Whitney (October 19, 2021). "Walker Hayes – U Gurl". The Big Time. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  2. ^ "Walker Hayes Drops New Song "U Gurl"". Sony Music. October 15, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  3. ^ "LISTEN: Walker Hayes Shares New Song "U Gurl," Inspired By His Wife Of 17 Years". Music Mayhem Magazine. October 18, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  4. ^ Zisman, Erica (October 15, 2021). "Walker Hayes Drops New Song "U Gurl" following Viral "Fancy Like"". Country Swag. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  5. ^ "Walker Hayes Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  6. ^ "Walker Hayes Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  7. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  8. ^ "Digital Song Sales – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  9. ^ "American single certifications – Walker Hayes – U Gurl". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 12, 2022.