Introduction
“Mama’s Broken Heart” is an energetic country song performed by American singer Miranda Lambert. Released on January 14, 2013, as the fourth single from her album Four the Record (2011), the track delves into themes of heartbreak and societal expectations.Wikipedia, l’enciclopedia libera+3Wikipedia+3Wide Open Country+3
The song narrates the story of a woman struggling to conceal her emotional turmoil after a breakup, despite her mother’s admonitions to “hide your crazy” and “act like a lady.” This internal conflict between genuine emotion and societal norms forms the crux of the narrative. Wikipedia
“Mama’s Broken Heart” was co-written by Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, and Kacey Musgraves. Initially, Lambert wasn’t the intended artist for the song; however, she felt a strong connection to it and had to persuade Musgraves to allow her to record it. Wikipedia, l’enciclopedia libera+5American Songwriter+5Wikipedia+5Wide Open Country
Upon its release, the song achieved significant commercial success. It peaked at number 2 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts. Additionally, it reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Lambert’s highest position on that chart at the time. By September 2015, it had sold 1.96 million copies in the United States. Wikipedia+1The Boot+1
Critically acclaimed, “Mama’s Broken Heart” received several award nominations and wins. It was nominated for Song of the Year at both the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association Awards in 2014. The accompanying music video, directed by Trey Fanjoy, won Female Video of the Year at the 2013 CMT Music Awards.
The song is also recognized as a notable divorce anthem, capturing the complexities of heartbreak and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. EW.com
For a visual experience of the song, you can watch the official music video below:
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