"Britney" | ||||
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Single by Bebo Norman | ||||
from the album Bebo Norman | ||||
Released | July 28, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2008 | |||
Genre | Folk, contemporary Christian music | |||
Length | 3:34 | |||
Label | BEC | |||
Songwriter(s) | Bebo Norman, Jason Ingram | |||
Producer(s) | Bebo Norman, Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp | |||
Bebo Norman singles chronology | ||||
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"Britney" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bebo Norman. It was written and produced by Norman for his ninth self-titled studio album (2008), with additional writing by Jason Ingram. The song was released on July 28, 2008 through BEC Records as the album's first single. The inspirational folk song, is an apology to pop singer Britney Spears for the consequences of fame and success.
"Britney" was very well received by music critics, with some calling it "sweet" and "not cynical at all," and noticing the song's sympathetic message to Spears. After its release, Lynne Spears praised the song and thanked Norman for writing it. "Britney" failed to chart on Billboard Hot 100, but did manage to peak at number 28 on the Hot Christian Adult Contemporary chart.