Let Your Horses Run
"Let Your Horses Run" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music artist Brett Kissel. He wrote the song with Jesse Frasure, who co-produced it with Michael "X" O'Connor and Seth Mosley.
Background
Kissel wrote the song "in a few hours" with Nashville songwriter Jesse Frasure. He stated that the song is "an advice song for anyone ready to take on the next big leap in their life, explaining that you can be a force of nature if you want to be, and you can be unstoppable if you put your mind to something that inspires". Kissel added that the song was "special as a parent" for him, as his kids "can listen to this song years from now, and understand that these are encouraging words".Critical reception
Nanci Dagg of Canadian Beats Media favourably spoke of the song, stating it "gallops forth with an intensity that is both invigorating and inspiring, showcasing Kissel’s evolution as a songwriter and performer," and opined that it "may be his most-compelling vocal performance to date". Hannah Means-Shannon of Wildfire Music + News wrote that the song "shows Kissel’s journey towards artistic maturity".Critical reception
Lily Braendle of Front Porch Music described the song as a "catchy tune", noting that the "lyrics do a great job at painting a picture of the simple joys and special moments of country living". An uncredited author from RFD-TV called the song a "a powerful anthem that captures the authenticity of rural roots".Accolades
Music video
The official music video for "Let Your Horses Run" premiered on YouTube on July 19, 2024. Kissel dedicated the song to his four children in the video, which he described as "kind of like a love letter" to his home province of Alberta. The video featured a nine-year-old race horse named Kenlee.Track listings
Digital download- "Let Your Horses Run" – 2:59
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