Avril Lavigne Reunites with Nate Smith for Emotional Duet 'Can You Die From a Broken Heart'
In a poignant collaboration, international superstar Avril Lavigne has teamed up once again with country music sensation Nate Smith for their latest duet, 'Can You Die From a Broken Heart.' This emotional ballad marks their second collaboration of the year, following their showstopping performance of 'Bulletproof' at the 2024 ACM Awards.
The stirring ballad, written by Kevin Fisher, Michael Matosic, and Tom Walker, and produced by Lindsay Rimes, is featured on Smith's sophomore album 'California Gold,' which is set to be released on Friday, October 4. This album also includes previously released tracks such as 'Fix What You Didnt Break,' 'Wish I Never Felt,' and the RIAA certified platinum track 'Bulletproof,' which broke records and secured Smith his first No. 1 on the UK country radio chart.
Avril Lavigne, known for her powerful vocals and extensive music career, has been celebrating her record-smashing catalogue and first-ever Greatest Hits album (Avril Lavigne Greatest Hits, Legacy Recordings/Sony Music Entertainment) with her sold-out North American Greatest Hits Tour. Lavigne expressed her admiration for Nate Smith's work in country music and highlighted the joy of collaborating with him again.
Nate Smith, who has accumulated over 1.8 billion career streams and received numerous accolades including ACM New Male Artist of the Year, Billboards Rookie of the Year, and Amazons Breakthrough Artist for 2024, praised the song for its emotional depth and resonance. He noted that the bridge is his favorite part of the song, describing it as epic with soaring ohs that give a nod to his favorite Avril song, 'I'm With You.'
The 16-track album 'California Gold' promises to be a significant milestone in Nate Smith's career, featuring tracks that have already gained significant attention. The album will also include Smiths collaboration with Alesso, 'I Like It,' which is currently Top 10 at Dance radio and has over 120 million global streams.
Can You Die From a Broken Heart is an intense ballad that Lavigne believes will resonate deeply with people and leave a lasting emotional impact. The songs lyrics, which speak about the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to move on, are set to touch hearts in a deep and meaningful way.
