Carly Pearce is set to debut her latest single, “Truck on Fire,” this Friday, July 29, following the release of her album Hummingbird last month.
“Truck on Fire” promises to be an anthem of revenge, as Pearce channels her frustration into a fiery twist on the familiar country trope of women exacting payback through a man’s truck. The song has drawn comparisons to Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats,” with its vengeful theme striking a chord with fans.
In an interview, Pearce explained the song’s inspiration: “No one wants to be cheated on, but everyone wants to seek revenge. I wrote this song for every girl who has gone through a similar situation and dreams of wreaking havoc on her ex.”
The track is featured on Pearce’s new album, Hummingbird. During her current tour with Tim McGraw, Pearce has been performing the song live, receiving enthusiastic responses from audiences. Collaborating with Justin Ebach and Charles Kelley of Lady A, Pearce also showcased the song at the 2024 CMA Fest.
Social media reactions to the song have been overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising it as a standout track from an already acclaimed album. Some have likened Pearce’s fiery approach to Miranda Lambert’s recent release “Wranglers,” which also features a blaze of revenge. It’s clear that country music’s female artists are embracing bold expressions of empowerment and retaliation.
