Out of That Truck
{{Infobox song
| name = Out of That Truck
| cover = CarrieUnderwoodOutofThatTruck.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Carrie Underwood
| album = Denim & Rhinestones{{notetag|"Out of That Truck" is present on the deluxe edition of Denim & Rhinestones.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/denim-rhinestones-deluxe-edition/1698601837|title=Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition) by Carrie Underwood|work=Apple Music|access-date=September 3, 2023}}}}
| released = {{Start date|2023|06|05}}
| recorded =
| studio =
- Blackbird Studio (Nashville, TN)AllMusic>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/denim-rhinestones-mw0003700436|title= Carrie Underwood – Denim & Rhinestones - AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine |website= AllMusic |access-date=June 14, 2022}}
- East Iris Studios (Nashville, TN)AllMusic>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/denim-rhinestones-mw0003700436|title= Carrie Underwood – Denim & Rhinestones - AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine |website= AllMusic |access-date=June 14, 2022}}
- Ocean Way Studios (Nashville, TN)AllMusic>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/denim-rhinestones-mw0003700436|title= Carrie Underwood – Denim & Rhinestones - AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine |website= AllMusic |access-date=June 14, 2022}}
| genre = Country
| length = 2:57
| label = Capitol Nashville
| writer =
- David Garcia
- Carrie Underwood
- Lydia Vaughn
| producer =
- David Garcia
- Carrie Underwood
| prev_title = Hate My Heart
| prev_year = 2022
| next_title = Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)
| next_year = 2024
| misc = {{External music video|1={{YouTube|RarBoiDJvtQ |"Out of That Truck"}}|header=Lyric video|type=single}}
}}
"Out of That Truck" is a song co-written and recorded by Carrie Underwood. It was first released to digital download and streaming services on March 10, 2023,{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/out-of-that-truck-single/1675545299|title=Out Of That Truck - Single by Carrie Underwood|date=March 10, 2023|publisher=Apple Music|access-date=June 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230311113514/https://music.apple.com/us/album/out-of-that-truck-single/1675545299|archive-date=March 11, 2023|url-status=live}} before being released to country radio on June 5 as the third single from Denim & Rhinestones (2022).{{cite web|url=https://pressroom.umgnashville.com/news/carrie-underwood-releases-out-of-that-truck-to-radio/|title=Carrie Underwood Release "Out of That Truck" to Radio|date=May 24, 2023|publisher=UMG|accessdate=June 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609055900/https://pressroom.umgnashville.com/news/carrie-underwood-releases-out-of-that-truck-to-radio/|archive-date=June 9, 2023|url-status=live}} The song was released as a bonus track on the album's deluxe reissue.{{cite web|url=https://denimandrhinestones.carrieunderwoodofficial.com/collections/denim-and-rhinestones-deluxe-collection|title=Denim & Rhinestones Deluxe Collection|work=Carrie Underwood Official Store|access-date=June 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609054929/https://denimandrhinestones.carrieunderwoodofficial.com/collections/denim-and-rhinestones-deluxe-collection|archive-date=June 9, 2023|url-status=live}}
Content
Underwood co-wrote and produced "Out of That Truck" with David Garcia, with additional writing by Lydia Vaughn. The song features a driving tempo and guitar-heavy production, while the subject matter has been compared to Underwood's previous single "Ghost Story" in that it details a post-breakup warning for her ex that he'll have trouble shaking her memory every time he goes for a ride in his pickup truck.{{cite web|url=https://tasteofcountry.com/carrie-underwood-out-of-that-truck/|title=Carrie Underwood Leaves Her Mark in 'Out of That Truck'|author=Carena Liptak|date=March 9, 2023|publisher=Taste of Country|accessdate=June 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230310015940/https://tasteofcountry.com/carrie-underwood-out-of-that-truck/|archive-date=March 10, 2023|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.everythingnash.com/carrie-underwoods-out-of-that-truck-story-behind-the-song/|title=Carrie Underwood's 'Out Of That Truck': Story Behind the Song|date=March 13, 2023|publisher=Everything Nash|accessdate=June 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313130235/https://www.everythingnash.com/carrie-underwoods-out-of-that-truck-story-behind-the-song/|archive-date=March 13, 2023|url-status=live}} On her inspiration for the song, Underwood described it as "basically just about the physical markers that somebody can leave behind in your life, and I feel like we've all got those to some extent. Whether you're like walking through the house that you grew up in and you see things of your parents or some book or piece of jewelry or something that it's like, those things remind you of somebody. I feel like if you grew up in a small town like I did, you spend a lot of time in your vehicle. When I think back to friends or people that I dated or whatever, it's kind of like you remember being with them in vehicles, and if you have something that you've had for a long time, you can definitely kind of look over to the seat next to you and almost see the other person there. So, that's kind of what it's all about, you know, a love that is no more, but you've kind of left your mark everywhere".
Live performances
Underwood performed the song live at the Grand Ole Opry on May 15, 2023{{cite web|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpAPiIqJ4-E|title=Carrie Underwood - Out of That Truck (Live From The Opry)|last=Underwood|first=Carrie|date=October 2, 2023|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=October 18, 2023|quote= Carrie Underwood performs "Out Of That Truck" as part of the Grand Ole Opry show and celebrating her 15th Anniversary as an Opry member on Saturday, May 13, 2023.}} and on June 6, 2023.{{cite web|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mliP79w7lI|title= Carrie Underwood – Out Of That Truck (Live From The Opry – June 6, 2023)|last=Underwood|first=Carrie|date=October 18, 2023|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=October 18, 2023}} She also performed the song on the Today show on September 14, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Richardson |first=Nicoletta |date=September 14, 2023 |title=Watch Carrie Underwood's TODAY Show Concert |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/citi-concert-series/carrie-underwood-today-show-concert-performance-watch-rcna104935 |access-date=September 16, 2023 |website=www.today.com |language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230915062534/https://www.today.com/popculture/citi-concert-series/carrie-underwood-today-show-concert-performance-watch-rcna104935|archive-date=September 15, 2023|url-status=live}} She included the song during a return to Good Morning America on August 2, 2024.{{Cite web |last=America |first=Good Morning |title=Carrie Underwood jokes about the 'big problem' she'll face as 'American Idol' judge |url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/culture/story/carrie-underwood-american-idol-return-feels-home-112508976 |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=Good Morning America |language=en}}
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of the deluxe edition of Denim & Rhinestones.{{Cite AV media notes |title=Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition) |type=liner notes |year=2023 |author=Capitol Nashville|others=Carrie Underwood|id=B0037761-02}}
- Drew Bollman – recording
- Dave Cohen – keyboard
- Jim Cooley – mixing
- David Garcia – keyboard, electric guitar, programming, producer, songwriter
- Zach Kuhlman – assistant mixing
- Joe LaPorta – mastering
- Rob McNelley – electric guitar
- Jerry Roe – drums
- Jimmie Lee Sloas – bass
- Ilya Toshinskiy – acoustic guitar
- Carrie Underwood – lead vocals, background vocals, producer, songwriter
- Lyrdia Vaughan – songwriter
- Derek Wells – electric guitar
Charts
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Chart performance for "Out of That Truck" ! scope="col"| Chart (2023–2024) ! scope="col"| Peak |
| {{single chart|Billboardcanadacountry|9|artist=Carrie Underwood|rowheader=true|access-date=April 30, 2024}} |
| {{single chart|Billboarddigitalsongs|20|artist=Carrie Underwood|rowheader=true|access-date=June 19, 2023}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardcountrysongs|38|artist=Carrie Underwood|rowheader=true|access-date=July 4, 2023}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardcountryairplay|18|artist=Carrie Underwood|rowheader=true|access-date=April 13, 2024}} |
Release history
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+Release dates and formats for "Out of That Truck" ! scope="col"| Region ! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Format ! scope="col"| Label ! scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| United States
| March 10, 2023 | {{hlist|Digital download|streaming}} | rowspan="2"| Capitol Nashville |
|---|
| June 5, 2023 |
Notes
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