Dasha Drops Addictive New Track, ‘Didn’t I’

The rising star showcases her ability to blend catchy melodies with relatable storytelling in her newest track.

By

Lauren Jo Black

| Posted on

July 12, 2024

at

3:59 pm

Share on:

Dasha; Photo by Jessica Calleiro

Breakout pop-country star Dasha follows her wildly successful track “Austin” with the infectious “Didn’t I,” out now via Warner Records. 

The addictive track opens with soft banjo plucks and tells the tale of a woman who finds herself trapped in a tumultuous relationship. Despite many attempts to call things off, she keeps returning to her ex. 

Throughout the lyrics, she questions, “Didn’t I swear you were dead to me? Didn’t you scream that I had to leave? Didn’t I slam your damn front door Sayin’, ‘I ain’t never gonna come back no more’?” 

Dasha - Didn't I Artwork
Dasha – Didn’t I Artwork

Despite repeated conflict, the couple continues to find themselves back together, repeating the cycle time and time again. 

“We’re backsliders, bad liars/ Wakin’ up half-drunk, still tired/ Settin’ everything we said on fire,” she admits. 

Dasha, who co-wrote the “Didn’t I” with Ben Johnson and Emily Weisband, shares, “’Didn’t I’ is so nostalgic, there’s something about my past that intrigues me, including the men. In the writer’s room, I was referring to a time months and months ago when I was backsliding into the guy that ‘Austin’ is about. It’s admitting like, ‘Oops here I am again, my bad’ but I love how we made it lighthearted and fun.” 

The rising star paired the release with a music video, bringing the song to life at a drive-in movie theater. Check it out below. 

“Didn’t I” Music Video Out Now

YouTube video

With its catchy lyrics and infectious melody, “Didn’t I” is destined to be another hit for Dasha, solidifying her status as a promising artist with a very bright future ahead.  

“Austin” Continues To Climb The Charts

Amid the release of “Didn’t I,” Dasha’s “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” continues to climb he charts at country radio. Additionally, the song peaked at No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and claimed a spot in the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at 19. 

In addition to making her debut at the Grand Ole Opry, Dasha recently announced her international headlining tour, Dashville, U.S.A. This trek has already sold out in several markets with limited tickets still available in others. 

See below for a complete list of Dasha’s upcoming tour dates.   

Dasha; Photo by Juan Flores Mena
Dasha; Photo by Juan Flores Mena

Dasha On Tour In 2024 

* sold out

August 12 Stockholm, SE Nalen

August 14 St. Polten, AT Frequence Festival

August 16 Hasselt Kiewit, BE Pukkelpop*

August 17 Stradbally, IE Electric Picnic*

August 19 London, UK Scala*

August 21 Amsterdam, NL Melkweg

August 23 Reading, UK Reading Festival

August 24 Leeds, UK Leeds Festival

October 8 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom*

October 9 Boston, MA Brighton Music Hall*

October 14 Denver, CO Bluebird Theater*

October 15 Salt Lake City, UT Soundwell*

October 18 San Luis Obispo, CA SLO Brew Rock*

October 19 Los Angeles, CA The Roxy*

November 5 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Cafe*

November 8 Cincinnati, OH Top Cat’s*

November 9 Grand Rapids, MI The Stache*

November 11 Toronto, ON Opera House*

November 13 Indianapolis, IN Hi-Fi*

November 14 Nashville, TN Exit In*

November 15 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade – Hell*

Share on:

Lauren Jo Black

Written by

Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.