You Can Let Go

Crystal Shawanda

About You Can Let Go

"You Can Let Go" is a song written by Rory Feek, Kent Blazy and Cory Batten, and recorded by Canadian country music artist Crystal Shawanda. It was released in Canada in January 2008 and the U. S. in February 2008 as the first single from the album Dawn of a New Day. The song became the fastest rising debut Canadian country single ever. "You Can Let Go" was nominated for Single of the Year at the 2008 Canadian Country Music Association Awards. In the United States, "You Can Let Go" peaked at #21 on the Hot Country Songs charts.  


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Wind blowing on my face
Sidewalk flying beneath my bike
A five year old's first taste
Of what freedom's really like

He was running right beside me
His hand holding on the seat
I took a deep breath and hollered
As I headed for the street

You can let go now, daddy, you can let go
Oh, I think, I'm ready to do this on my own
It's still a little bit scary but I want you to know
I'll be okay now, daddy, you can let go

I was standing at the altar
Between the two loves of my life
To one, I've been a daughter
To one, I soon would be a wife

When the preacher asked
"Who gives this woman?"
Daddy's eyes filled up with tears
He kept holding tightly to my arm
'Til I whispered in his ear

You can let go now, daddy, you can let go
Oh, I think, I'm ready to do this on my own
It's still feels a little bit scary but I want you to know
I'll be okay now, daddy, you can let go

It was killing me to see the strongest man I ever knew
Wasting away to nothing in that hospital room
You know he's only hanging on for you

That's what the night nurse said
My voice and heart were breaking
As I crawled up in his bed and said

You can let go now, daddy, you can let go
Your little girl is ready to do this on my own
It's gonna be a little bit scary but I want you to know
I'll be okay now, daddy, you can let go, you can let go

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Crystal Shawanda

Crystal Shawanda (born in Wikwemikong, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian country music artist.CMT documented her rise to fame in the six-part series Crystal: Living the Dream, which aired in February 2008. Signed to RCA Records in 2007, she released her debut single, "You Can Let Go," in Canada in January 2008. It was the fastest climbing single on the Canadian Country Singles Chart since Carolyn Dawn Johnson's "Georgia" in 2000, reaching the Top 10 in 5 weeks. It was released in the United States on March 17, 2008. more »

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Written by: COREY BATTEN, KENT BLAZY, RORY FEEK

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15 facts about this song

Song Classification
"You Can Let Go" by Crystal Shawanda is categorized as a Country song.
Release Date
It was released on 29 January 2008.
Album Placement
The song comes from Crystal Shawanda's debut album, "Dawn of a New Day".
Billboard Rankings
"You Can Let Go" managed to secure a position in the top 50 of the Hot Country Songs Billboard chart, marking Crystal Shawanda's entry into mainstream Country music.
Songwriter Credits
The song was written by Cory Batten, Kent Blazy, and Rory Feek, each having successful careers in the country music industry.
Emotional Message
The song tells an emotional story about a father-daughter relationship, starting from the daughter's childhood to her wedding day and finally, her father's death.
Crystal Shawanda's Background
Crystal Shawanda is a Canadian country music artist of Ojibwe descent, making her one of the few successful indigenous singers in the genre.
Song Reviews
"You Can Let Go" was generally received well by country music critics, applauding Shawanda's vocal performance and the relatable lyrics.
Music Video
A music video, directed by Margaret Malandruccolo, was released for the song and was aired on Country Music Television and Great American Country.
Personal Connection
Shawanda has shared that the song is very personal to her as her father is her biggest inspiration in life.
Radio Airplay
It made its debut at number 60 on the country charts dated for the week of February 2, 2008, and peaked at number 21 in September that year.
Other Recordings
In 2007, American country artist Blaine Larsen recorded it on his album "It Did", prior to Shawanda's version.
Platinum Status
Crystal Shawanda's album "Dawn of a New Day", that includes the track “You Can Let Go”, was certified Platinum by Music Canada, with over 80,000 copies sold in Canada.
Inspirational Impact
Over the years, many listeners have found the song comforting and healing while dealing with the loss of a loved one. Can be seen as a universally therapeutic song.
Genre Mixture
Although the song is primarily country, it has touches of pop and blues, reflecting Shawanda's diverse music influences.

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