Happen to Me
| "Happen to Me" | ||||
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| Single by Russell Dickerson | ||||
| from the album Famous Back Home | ||||
| Released | February 21, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 3:03 | |||
| Label | Triple Tigers | |||
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"Happen to Me" is a song by American country music singer Russell Dickerson. It was released on February 21, 2025, as the second single from his upcoming fourth studio album Famous Back Home. The song was written by Chris LaCorte, Jessie Jo Dillon and Chase McGill and produced by Dickerson, Josh Kerr and LaCorte.
Background and promotion
Russell Dickerson recorded the song in 2024, at the same time that he recorded his song "Bones". It references "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper, and although not an interpolation, credits the song's composer Robert Hazard as a songwriter. "Happen to Me" gained significant popularity after a dance to the song went viral on the video-sharing platform TikTok.[1] It was sent to country radio on March 10, 2025, being added to 66 stations.[2]
Composition
"Happen to Me" is a country pop song.[2][3][4] The lyrics follow a man meeting a woman who has recently broken up at the bar and spending a night out with her,[1][2][4] involving dancing, singing, conversing and drinking. He falls in love with the woman without her knowing and is determined to cherish every moment even if they may not see each other again.[4]
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 54 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[6] | 16 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 49 |
| US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 35 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 13 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] | 14 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | February 21, 2025 | Digital download | Triple Tigers |
| March 10, 2025 | Country radio |
References
- ^ a b Dukes, Billy (April 11, 2025). "Russell Dickerson's 'Happen to Me' Lyrics Wink at an '80s Pop Jam". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ a b c O’Connell, Madeleine (March 12, 2025). "Russell Dickerson Makes Waves With Ultimate Party Anthem, 'Happen To Me'". Country Now. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Markland, Carl (March 6, 2025). "Russell Dickerson's new song "Happen to Me" makes waves on streaming platforms". Melodic. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ a b c Farthing, Lydia (April 29, 2025). "'Happen To Me' by Russell Dickerson – Lyrics & Meaning". Holler. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ "Russell Dickerson Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ "Canada Country: Week of July 12, 2025". Billboard Canada. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
- ^ "Russell Dickerson Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ "Russell Dickerson Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Russell Dickerson Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Russell Dickerson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2025.