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"I Like Girls That Drink Beer"
Single by Toby Keith
from the album Hope on the Rocks
Released	July 30, 2012
Genre	Country
Length	2:49 (Main version) 2:43 (Radio version)
Label	Show Dog-Universal Music
Songwriter(s)	Toby Keith Bobby Pinson
Producer(s)	Toby Keith
Toby Keith singles chronology
"Beers Ago" (2012) "I Like Girls That Drink Beer" (2012) "Hope on the Rocks" (2012)

"I Like Girls That Drink Beer" is a song recorded by American country music singer Toby Keith and co-written with Bobby Pinson. It was released in July 2012 and is the first single from his album Hope on the Rocks, released on October 30, 2012.

Content

Matt Bjorke of Roughstock.com states that the chorus of this uptempo break-up song, "feels distinctly country and what's good about it is that it's a song that's not really about beer. The hook "I like girls that drink beer" is more about finding a down to earth, regular woman instead of a high society, high-maintenance woman.” He goes on to say that, "Clearly contemporary, the song still has loads of fiddle, audible steel guitars and a downright country melody that makes it one of the most 'traditional' sounding songs to hit country radio."

Critical reception

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country rates the song 3.5 stars out of 5. He states, "the new song – presumably from an upcoming album — is closer to the 2003 hit ‘I Love This Bar’ than it is ‘Red Solo Cup’ or ‘Beers Ago.’ All of his best bar room cuts (including ‘Whiskey Girl’ and ‘As Good as I Once Was’) work because Keith sounds like he could easily fill in for Norm on ‘Cheers,’ albeit a more gruff and successful version of the famous television character."

Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave the song an A. Coyne states that this song is, "An awesome throwback that recalls the great class-crossed lovers anthems without borrowing too heavily from them." He goes on to say, "...Keith isn’t just one of the genre’s greatest singers and songwriters. He’s also one of its smartest. When he’s at his best, we get songs that celebrate the working man and the country boy without a whiff of condescension or pandering." He ends with saying, "This is Toby Keith at his best."

Music video

The music video was directed by Michael Salomon and premiered on September 7, 2012. It was filmed at a concert in San Bernardino, California and features a cameo from Guy Fieri.

The video features Keith and his band—including a small brass band—performing the song. Keith begins by playing along with his guitar prior to dispensing with the charade and putting it behind his back as he holds a beer instead while he sings. The video highlights several women enjoying both the song and their own beers. A slew of homemade signs are depicted in the audience that reference the title, including multiple ones misstating the name of the song as "I Like Girls Who Drink Beer".

Chart performance

"I Like Girls That Drink Beer" debuted at number 28 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of August 11, 2012, Keith's second-best debut behind "Stays in Mexico", which debuted at number 27 in August 2004. It also debuted at number 86 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart and debuted at number 18 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart for the same week of August 11, 2012.

Year-end charts

References

1. McDonnell, Brandy (July 24, 2012). "Toby Keith releases "I Like Girls That Drink Beer," lead single from upcoming album". The Oklahoman. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
2. "Toby Keith Releasing New Album, Hope on the Rocks, in November". Country Music Television. August 28, 2012. Archived from the original on August 30, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
3. Bjorke, Matt (2011-09-06). "Single Review: Toby Keith - "I Like Girls Who Drink Beer"". roughstock.com. Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
4. Dukes, Billy (2012-07-30). "Toby Keith, 'I Like Girls That Drink Beer' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
5. Coyne, Kevin John (2012-07-25). "Single Review: Toby Keith, "I Like Girls That Drink Beer"". Country Universe. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
6. "Toby Keith's New Video Premieres Friday on CMT". Country Music Television. September 6, 2012. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
7. Jessen, Wade (August 3, 2012). "Country Countdown: Kenny Chesney Claims 22nd No. 1". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
8. "Toby Keith Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
9. "Toby Keith Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
10. "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Week of October 27, 2012". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
11. "Toby Keith Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
12. "Toby Keith Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
13. "Best of 2012: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.

• 2012 singles
• 2012 songs
• Toby Keith songs
• Show Dog-Universal Music singles
• Songs written by Toby Keith
• Songs written by Bobby Pinson
• Music videos directed by Michael Salomon
• Songs about beer
• Songs about alcohol