What He Didn't Do

"What He Didn't Do" is a song recorded by American country music artist Carly Pearce. It was released on June 13, 2022 as the third single from her third studio album 29: Written in Stone.[1] Pearce co-wrote the song with Ashley Gorley and Emily Shackelton.

"What He Didn't Do"
Single by Carly Pearce
from the album 29: Written in Stone
ReleasedJune 13, 2022 (2022-06-13)
GenreCountry
Length3:11
LabelBig Machine
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Carly Pearce singles chronology
"Never Wanted to Be That Girl"
(2021)		 "What He Didn't Do"
(2022)
Music video
What He Didn't Do on YouTube

An acoustic version of the song was released on November 18, 2022.

Background

Pearce co-wrote the song with Gorley and Shackleton in late 2020, following her divorce from Michael Ray.[2] Upon Pearce first playing the song, it would pick up a large reception among fans.[3] It eventually became the third single from the album 29: Written in Stone, after radio stations had also inquired about it.[2]

Content

The song describes a breakup from a female perspective, listing off everything the male lover "didn't do" in the relationship, rather than detailing what he did to end it.[4]

Chart performance

Before the song's release as a single, it charted on Hot Country Songs at number 43.[5] Upon release, it would debut at number 53 on Country Airplay.[6] It has since peaked at 9.

Charts

Certifications
Certifications for "What He Didn't Do"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[12] Gold 40,000
United States (RIAA)[13] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". AllAccess. Archived from the original on June 14, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  2. Goldstein, Tiffany (June 8, 2022). "Carly Pearce Placed Her Heart On The Line For Single "What He Didn't Do": "That's My Duty"". CMT News. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  3. "Carly Pearce, 'What He Didn't Do': Story Behind the Song". Everything Nash. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  4. Black, Lauren Jo (June 14, 2022). "Carly Pearce Reacts After 'What He Didn't Do' Achieves Most-Added Status At Country Radio". CountryNow. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  5. "Hot Country Songs - October 9, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  6. "Country Airplay - July 2, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  7. "Carly Pearce Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  8. "Carly Pearce Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  9. "Carly Pearce Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  10. "Carly Pearce Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  11. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  12. "Canadian single certifications – Carly Pearce – What He Didn't Do". Music Canada. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  13. "American single certifications – Carly Pearce – What He Didn't Do". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
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