Leave the Pieces
Encyclopedia
"Leave the Pieces" is the title of a song written by Jennifer Hanson
and Billy Austin, and recorded by American
country
duo The Wreckers
. It was released as the duo's debut single, and served as the lead single for their debut album, Stand Still, Look Pretty
on February 7, 2006.
The single entered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
at number 68, and it peaked at number 34. It was the first debut single by a musical duo to reach number one on Billboards Hot Country Songs
chart since 1991, and the first by a female duo since 1953. Wreckers member Branch said of the song's success, "To see our hard work in getting this project off the ground result in my first number-one as an artist could not be more meaningful", while Jessica Harp
said "It's an amazing feeling to have our debut single go number one, especially getting to share it with my dear friend. The fact that we've achieved such success is something I can't even comprehend yet. I just know that the stars have aligned, and it feels good to be a Wrecker."
for "Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal" for "Leave the Pieces."
was released for the song, directed by Trey Fanjoy
. The video features a girl (played by Harp) who is leaving her boyfriend (played by actor Nick Steele), because he is on the fence about their relationship. Harp packs all her clothes and her friend, played by Branch, comes and picks her up. The video includes shots of the women performing on a porch and in/beside an old car, and it topped CMT
's Top Twenty Countdown
for two consecutive weeks in August 2006.
Hot Country Songs
chart at #53 for the week of April 15, 2006.
Jennifer Hanson
Jennifer Kathleen Hanson is an American country music artist, as well as a former Miss California. Married to songwriter Mark Nesler since 1997, Hanson began her own musical career in 2002 with a self-titled debut album being issued on Capitol Records...
and Billy Austin, and recorded by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
duo The Wreckers
The Wreckers
-Studio albums:-Live albums:-Singles:-Featured singles:^ Song was credited as Santana with Michelle Branch and The Wreckers.-Music videos:-Awards and nominations:-External links:***...
. It was released as the duo's debut single, and served as the lead single for their debut album, Stand Still, Look Pretty
Stand Still, Look Pretty
Stand Still, Look Pretty is the debut and only studio album by the duo The Wreckers, a country pop duo consisting of Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp. It was released in the United States on May 23, 2006 and has been released in other countries.The album debuted at number fourteen on the U.S....
on February 7, 2006.
The single entered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
at number 68, and it peaked at number 34. It was the first debut single by a musical duo to reach number one on Billboards Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
chart since 1991, and the first by a female duo since 1953. Wreckers member Branch said of the song's success, "To see our hard work in getting this project off the ground result in my first number-one as an artist could not be more meaningful", while Jessica Harp
Jessica Harp
Jessica Leigh Harp is an American songwriter and former country artist from Kansas City, Missouri. Between 2005 and 2007, Harp and Michelle Branch recorded and performed as The Wreckers, a duo that topped the country charts in 2006 with the Grammy-nominated "Leave the Pieces." After The Wreckers...
said "It's an amazing feeling to have our debut single go number one, especially getting to share it with my dear friend. The fact that we've achieved such success is something I can't even comprehend yet. I just know that the stars have aligned, and it feels good to be a Wrecker."
Reception
In December 2006, The Wreckers were nominated for a Grammy AwardGrammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
for "Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal" for "Leave the Pieces."
Music video
A music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was released for the song, directed by Trey Fanjoy
Trey Fanjoy
Trey Fanjoy is a country music and pop music video director. Fanjoy has directed over 150 major label music videos. Her videos have appeared on CMT, VH-1, GAC, The Nashville Network, CMT Canada, and MTV.-Music videos:...
. The video features a girl (played by Harp) who is leaving her boyfriend (played by actor Nick Steele), because he is on the fence about their relationship. Harp packs all her clothes and her friend, played by Branch, comes and picks her up. The video includes shots of the women performing on a porch and in/beside an old car, and it topped CMT
Country Music Television
Country Music Television, or CMT, is an American country music-oriented cable television network. Programming includes music videos, taped concerts, movies, biographies of country music stars, game shows, and reality programs...
's Top Twenty Countdown
Top Twenty Countdown
Top 20 Countdown is a show on CMT.The show counts down the biggest videos in country music and was originally hosted by Lance Smith. Top Twenty Countdown airs every Friday at 11:00 a.m. and reruns on Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Besides showing the biggest videos, Lance also shows...
for two consecutive weeks in August 2006.
Formats and track listings
Australian CD single- "Leave the Pieces" (Pop Edit)
- "My, Oh MyMy, Oh My"My, Oh My" is the title of a song written by Wayne Kirkpatrick, Josh Leo, and co-written and recorded by American country duo The Wreckers. It was released in September 2006 as the second single from their debut album, Stand Still, Look Pretty.-Content:...
" (Demo Version) - "Stand Still, Look Pretty"
Chart performance
The song debuted on the BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
chart at #53 for the week of April 15, 2006.
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