| "You Didn't Hear It from Me" | ||||
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| Single by James Barker Band | ||||
| from the album One of Us | ||||
| Released | January 10, 2025 (2025-01-10) | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:00 | |||
| Label | Universal Canada | |||
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| Producer | Todd Clark | |||
| James Barker Band singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "You Didn't Hear It from Me" on YouTube | ||||
"You Didn't Hear It from Me" is a song recorded by Canadian country music group James Barker Band. The band's frontman James Barker wrote the song with Jordan Minton and Travis Wood, while Todd Clark produced it.[1] The song reached number one on the Mediabase Canada Country chart, marking the band's sixth number one hit.[2][3] It was the lead single from the band's 2025 album One of Us.
Background and content
"You Didn't Hear It from Me" marked James Barker Band's first release since signing a new record deal with Universal Music Canada, which was their original label.[4] James Barker described the song as a "way of finding a new angle on small-town breakups" He framed it as "'Don’t tell her I'm hurting, but also maybe do'" adding "it's a feeling a lot of people have experienced, especially in tight-knit communities".[5]
Accolades
| Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Canadian Country Music Association | Video Director of the Year - Alex P. Smith | Nominated | [6] |
Music video
The official music video for "You Didn't It From Me" premiered on YouTube on January 10, 2025, the same day as the song's release to streaming and digital platforms. It features the James Barker Band performing the song, while members of the band occasionally whisper the phrase " you didn't hear it from me" to a woman.[7]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from AllMusic.[8]
- Taylor Abram – backing vocals
- James Barker – vocals, composition
- Drew Bollman – recording
- Todd Clark – production, programming, recording, backing vocals
- Dave Cohen – keyboard
- Jay Dufour – master engineering, mixing
- Zach Kuhlman – recording
- Tony Lucido – bass guitar
- Jordan Minton – composition
- Jerry Roe – drums
- Bryan Sutton – guitar
- Travis Wood – composition
Charts
References
- "You Didn't Hear It From Me - Single by James Barker Band". Spotify. Universal Music Canada Inc. January 10, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- "James Barker Band "You Didn't Hear It From Me" Goes to #1 on the Country Radio Chart". Universal Music Canada. May 20, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- "Canada Country". Pollstar. Archived from the original on May 21, 2025.
- "James Barker Band Release New Track "You Didn't Hear It from Here"". Universal Music Canada. January 10, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- "James Barker Band Drops Emotional New Single "You Didn't Hear It From Me"". Out Now. January 13, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- "2025 CCMA Award Nominees". Canadian Country Music Association. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- "James Barker Band - You Didn't Hear It From Me" (video). YouTube. January 10, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- "You Didn't Hear It From Me - James Barker Band, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- "Canada Country: Week of May 24, 2025". Billboard Canada. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- "Year End Charts 2025: Canada Country". Billboard. Retrieved December 26, 2025.