Kelsea Ballerini Reimagines Debut Single "Love You Like You Mean It" To Celebrate 10th Anniversary

The CMT Awards host celebrates this major milestone with a glowy country-pop production to the new release.

by Trevor Justin - Apr 11 2024
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With a bit of sparkle and an updated glow, country songstress Kelsea Ballerini has delivered yet again.

Marking a significant milestone in her career, Kelsea took to Instagram on Thursday to announce a special reimagined release. This release, a tribute to the 10th anniversary of her debut single, 'Love You Like You Mean It, 'is a testament to the transformative journey she has embarked upon.

You can listen to the reimagined version below.

Written by Josh Kerr, Forest Glen Whitehead, Lance Carpenter, and Ballerini herself, the singer-songwriter collaborated with Alysa Vanderheym to create a beautiful rendition of the career-changing debut single. This collaboration not only brings a fresh perspective but also adds a new layer of excitement to the song.

 In a press release about the new single, Kelsea commented, “I can’t believe it’s been ten years since ‘Love Me Like You Mean It’. To say that song changed my life is a massive understatement. It’s a part of who I am and the beginning of my journey as an artist. To celebrate its 10th birthday by sharing this Reimagined Version with my fans feels full circle and is the perfect palate cleanser before new music. I hope everyone loves this, dare I say ‘grown up’ version, as much as I do!

Ballerini performed  this song live at the CMT Music Awards in Austin, Texas, over the weekend. Along with the performance, Ballerini served as this year's host, making this the fourth year in a row.

 
 
 
 
 
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The original was released on July 8th, 2014, which ultimately launched Ballerini’s career. The song made her the first female country music artist on an independent label to top the Billboard Country Airplay Chart, amassing more than 248 million all-time streams.

Photo Credit: Kelsea Ballerini on Facebook

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