Introduction:
“Barefootin'” is a song recorded by American country music artist Scotty McCreery for his second studio album, See You Tonight. It was written by McCreery, along with Jessi Alexander and Ashley Gorley, and produced by Frank Rogers. The song was released as the album’s second single on May 19, 2014.
Lyrically, “Barefootin'” is a mid-tempo love song about a couple enjoying a romantic evening at the beach. The song’s music video, directed by Roman White, premiered on July 14, 2014.
“Barefootin'” debuted at number 58 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and number 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It reached number 2 on the Country Airplay chart in January 2015. The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in June 2015.
Critical reception for “Barefootin'” has been positive. Taste of Country gave the song a favorable review, calling it “a fun, flirty love song that will have you wanting to kick off your shoes and dance in the sand.”
Scotty McCreery has said that “Barefootin'” is one of his favorite songs on See You Tonight. He explained, “It’s just a fun, feel-good song that makes you want to get up and dance. I think it’s perfect for the summer.”