Mitchell Tenpenny On The Breakup That Inspired New “Breaking My Heart”

Author Lauren Hoffman

January 19th, 2024 1:38 PM

Mitchell Tenpenny is giving fans a peek into his personal life with his new song, “Breaking My Heart.” The country singer’s newest release will be as much relatable as it is heartfelt and will have listeners reliving past breakups and learning how to move on.

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Tenpenny co-wrote his new song alongside Ashley Gorley, Chase McGill, and Jord Schmidt. It follows his Top 10 radio hit, “We Got History,” which he recently performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Tenpenny isn’t shy about getting personal in his new music this year, as evident in “Breaking My Heart.” However, in true Tenpenny fashion, he continues to deliver his signature sound and infectious lyrics which will have us playing this song on repeat for days to come.

“‘Breaking My Heart’ was written about going through a break up and trying to get your ex off your mind. You keep trying to do things and go different places but it seems like every single thing reminds you of them,” shared Tenpenny. “I remember once during a break up, I kept seeing her specific car (make, model, and color) all the time. They were just driving around me every day. I couldn’t escape it. So that concept was what I thought about when I came up with the idea for this song. There are things in life that happen that instantly bring you back to a time with someone else. Maybe a song comes on the radio that reminds you of them, maybe someone brings them up in a story, maybe it’s a bar you like to go to, or even a favorite food you like to eat. That’s what the heart of this song is truly about. Sometimes things are unescapable, especially after a break up with someone you might have thought is the one. But all you’re asking for is a chance to get over them but reminders of them keep showing up everywhere and there is nothing you can do about it.”

The “Breaking My Heart” singer will join his labelmate, Luke Combs, for stadium shows on his “Growin’ Up And Gettin’ Old Tour” and hit the road as an opening act for Jordan Davis’ “Damn Good Time World Tour” in 2024. Click here for more information.

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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth - 2018-2019 (239 Days)
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