Hole in the Bottle explained

Hole in the Bottle should not be confused with Hole in a Bottle.

"Hole in the Bottle" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song recorded by American country music artist Kelsea Ballerini. It was released to country radio on May 27, 2020, as the third single from Ballerini's third studio album Kelsea.^[1] A remix of the song, featuring fellow country singer Shania Twain was released on November 13, 2020.^[2] An alternate recording of the song is also included on Ballerini's first remix album, Ballerini.^[3]

Content

Ballerini co-wrote the song with Jesse Frasure, Hillary Lindsey, Ashley Gorley, and Steph Jones.^[4] Described as an "upbeat, slightly silly and twangy, yet poppy" drinking song, the song is about getting over a breakup with the help of wine.^[5] Ballerini debuted the song at CRS on February 19, 2020 and called it her 'first-ever drinking song.'^[6] It was released on February 28, 2020 as a promotional single ahead of the album.^[7]

Music video

A lyric video for the song premiered on Ballerini's official YouTube channel on February 27, 2020. The official video for the song premiered on August 31, 2020, and was directed by Hannah Lux Davis.^[8] It begins in a vintage black-and-white style with Ballerini dressed in flapper wardrobe reminiscent of the 1920s.^[9] Once the first chorus hits, colored scenes are introduced and she is shown in a house painting a portrait of her dog Dibs, in a field with a couple friends who join her in lounging on a bed and perform a dance routine with the singer, and playing chess with herself.^[8]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)	Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[11]	43
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[12]	52

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kelsea Ballerini - hole in the bottle . Daily Play MPE® . 27 May 2020 . June 8, 2020.
2. Web site: hole in the bottle (with Shania Twain) - Single by Kelsea Ballerini on Apple Music. Apple Music. November 13, 2020. November 13, 2020.
3. Web site: Kelsea Ballerini To Release New Project 'ballerini' On Sept. 11. MusicRow. Nicholson. Jessica. September 2, 2020. February 15, 2022.
4. Web site: Kelsea Ballerini's 'Hole in the Bottle' a Very 2020 Drinking Song. Billy Dukes. June 8, 2020. Taste of Country. July 2, 2020.
5. Web site: Kelsea Ballerini's 'Hole in the Bottle' Is a Wino's Drinking Song. Angela Stefano. May 27, 2020. The Boot. July 2, 2020.
6. Web site: Kelsea Ballerini Debuts Her 'First Drinking Song' at CRS 2020. Angela Stefano. February 20, 2020. The Boot. July 2, 2020.
7. Web site: Dukes . Billy . Kelsea Ballerini Unveils Kenny Chesney, Halsey Duets . Taste of Country . 27 February 2020 . February 28, 2020.
8. Web site: Kelsea Ballerini Loses Her Wine in 'Hole in the Bottle' Music Video. Hannah Barnes. August 31, 2020. Popculture. August 31, 2020.
9. Web site: WATCH: Kelsea Ballerini's 'Hole in the Bottle' Video Is a Party. Carena Liptak. August 31, 2020. Taste of Country. August 31, 2020.
10. Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2020. Billboard. December 3, 2020.
11. Country Airplay – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 2, 2021.
12. Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 2, 2021.