"Chasing Tornadoes" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist MacKenzie Porter. The song was written by fellow country artist Lainey Wilson, along with Emily Landis and Jamie Moore, while it produced by Joey Moi.[1] It is the second single off Porter's debut full-length U.S. album with Big Loud Records, Nobody's Born with a Broken Heart.[2][3][4] The song reached number one on the Mediabase Canada Country chart.[5]
| "Chasing Tornadoes" | ||||
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| Single by MacKenzie Porter | ||||
| from the album Nobody's Born with a Broken Heart | ||||
| Released | May 5, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:57 | |||
| Label | Big Loud | |||
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| Producer(s) | Joey Moi | |||
| MacKenzie Porter singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Chasing Tornadoes" on YouTube | ||||
Background
Porter described the song as "fun" and "feel-good", saying it was "the perfect intro to what the rest of the record feels like", in reference to her upcoming album.[6]
Critical reception
James Daykin of Entertainment Focus called the song a "mix of timeless country and shimmering pop", adding that it was "perfect for a summertime drive down a dirt road".[7] An uncredited review from All Country News described "Chasing Tornadoes" as "equal parts strong as it is sassy", adding that it was "quite impressive" how Porter "vividly [captures] the idea of a fast paced love", and that her "voice soars" in the song.[8] Cait Watters of Six Shooter Country stated that Porter's "swagger" is what "sells" the song, "makes it feel fresh and something to note", while also noting the "power" of Porter's voice, saying that she "eases through line after line seamlessly, flowing fast like the titular weather phenomenon".[9]
Music video
Porter released the official music video for "Chasing Tornadoes" on May 8, 2023.[10] It was directed by Justin Clough and filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada.[11] Porter starred in the video alongside a male co-lead, and remarked that she "wanted it to be cut super fast to feel slightly hectic," adding that she thought they "really captured the essence of a toxic relationship that you keep coming back to, even if you know it might break your heart".[11]
Live performance
Porter performed "Chasing Tornadoes" live at the 2023 NHL Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.[12]
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music)[13] | 29 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[14] | 3 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[15] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||