Released September 18, 2015 | Format Digital download Length 3:11 | |
Label Mercury Nashville19Interscope Writer(s) Lauren AlainaEmily WeisbandMatt McVaney | ||
"Next Boyfriend" is a song by American country music singer Lauren Alaina. It is the first single from her 2015 self-titled EP and was also included on her second studio album, Road Less Traveled. The song has received positive reviews for its "flirtatious age-appropriate lyrics" and for "showing [Alaina's] growth and maturity as an artist."
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Critical reception
According to Jen Swirsky from Nashville Gab, "The song can aptly be described as flirtatiously sexy, while still remaining age appropriate and youth friendly for Lauren's wide array of fans. With a comparatively explosive chorus that demonstrates Lauren's broad vocal range, the quick-witted girl with adorable stage presence and endless humorous quips explains to the man who has caught her attention why he should head her way." One Stop Country states, "This song allows Alaina the chance to re-introduce herself, while also showing her growth and maturity as an artist and songwriter, but she smartly still maintains her youthful sound and age-appropriate lyrics."
Track listing
- "Next Boyfriend" – 3:11
Music video
The music video was directed by TK McKamy and premiered in January 2016.
Chart performance
The song debuted on the Hot Country Songs chart at No. 39, with 10,000 copies sold in its first week of release.