Dancing in the Living Room


"Dancing in the Living Room" is a song by American country singer-songwriter Cameron Hawthorn. It was self-released on March 7, 2019, as the lead single from his second extended play Mustang.
The song gained widespread attention following the release of its gay-themed music video, which received critical acclaim from both mainstream critics and country music outlets.

Background and release

In an interview with Rage Monthly, Hawthorn said about the track:

Music video

An official music video directed by Cameron Hawthorn and Kelsey Karter, was released on March 8, 2019. It features different romantic couples dancing to Hawthorn's music, and its ends with Hawthorn dancing along with his male lover in a living room. The video was widely praised for its progressive message and its role in normalizing such relationships within the traditionally conservative world of country music. Media outlets dubbed it Hawthorn's 'coming out moment,' despite the fact that he had already come out to his family and to his following prior to the video's release.

Reception

"Dancing in the Living Room" was met with critical acclaim from both country music and Queer media outlets.
Bear World Mag praised the track, calling it a "wholehearted love song," and highlighted Hawthorn’s songwriting, organic instrumentation, and his "passionate and heartfelt" vocal performance. Meanwhile, Medium called the track "a very sweet modern country love ballad," highlighting its "tenderness."
Janette Ayub of Girl Underground Music described the song as "an endearing ride that will touch any person who has ever been in love", calling it 'a gorgeous testament to love and the quiet, intimate moments shared," and praising Hawthorn’s narrative style as "a classic form of intimacy."
Accolades
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Personnel

Credits adapted from Apple Music.