Psychological (song)
| "Psychological" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Single by The Band Perry | ||||
| Released | February 17, 2026 | |||
| Studio | Blackbird Studio | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:16 | |||
| Label | Nashville Harbor | |||
| Songwriters |
| |||
| Producer | Dan Huff | |||
| The Band Perry singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Music video | ||||
| "Psychological" on YouTube | ||||
"Psychological" is a song recorded by American country music group The Band Perry. It was released as a single to country radio on February 17, 2026.[1] It marks the band's first release under Nashville Harbor and featuring a new lineup following the departure of Kimberly's brothers in 2025.
Background
Following a short hiatus in 2023,[2] in which Kimberly released a solo project, Superbloom,[3] the band reunited in 2025 and re-signed with BMLG, which has since been named Nashville Harbor.[4] Kimberly's husband, Johnny Costello, joined the band as a backing vocalist, and replaced her brothers, Neil Perry and Reid Perry, after they decided to pursue other interests.[5][6] Kimberly refers to the new lineup of the band as "Season 2" of the Band Perry.[7]
Content
"Psychological" was written by Clara Park, Grace Tyler, and Colton Venner, around Venner's hook of splitting the titular phrase into two words: "psycho" and "logical".[8] Drawing off her own similar dating experiences, Tyler had initially intended to cut the song for herself, but in 2025, she decided not to record it and instead pitch it to other artists, which led it to the Band Perry.[8] Kimberly related the song to her elopement with Costello a few years earlier.[8] Of the song, Kimberly said: "It's just a very tongue in cheek hilarious turn of a phrase, talking about the girl inside of me that has always been 150% deep diving into my crushes and obsessions."[9]
The Band Perry recorded the song at Blackbird Studio in Nashville.[8] Dan Huff produced the track, and is working on producing a full album with the band.[9]
Music video
The music video for "Psychological" premiered alongside its digital release on February 13, 2026.[10]
Live performances
The Band Perry performed the song on Live with Kelly and Mark on February 17, 2026.[11]
Chart performance
"Psychological" debuted at number 43 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated February 21, 2026.[12] It is their first single to reach the chart in ten years, since "Comeback Kid" in 2016.[12]
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country (Billboard)[13] | 45 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 43 |
References
- ↑ "Country Aircheck Weekly February 9, 2026, Issue 998" (PDF). Country Aircheck. February 9, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ Irwin, Jack (March 27, 2023). "The Band Perry Announces Hiatus and Says Members Will Focus on 'Individual Creative Pursuits'". People. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ↑ Lorie Hollabaugh (October 27, 2023). "Kimberly Perry Releases New Extended EP 'Superbloom'". Music Row. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "The Band Perry Returns to Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment". July 17, 2025.
- ↑ "The Band Perry Returns to Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment". July 17, 2025.
- ↑ Jeff Nelson (October 13, 2025). "Reid Perry Announces He 'Decided to Leave' the Band Perry, Sister Kimberly — the Only Remaining Original Member — Responds". People. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ Donny Meacham (February 23, 2026). "The Band Perry Kicks Off 'Season 2' With 'PSYCHOLOGICAL' — Full Lyrics". Taste of Country. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. March 23, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- 1 2 Michael Cerio (February 13, 2026). "The Band Perry starts a new season with 'PSYCHOLOGICAL': 'I love my psycho girl love songs'". Audacy. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "The Band Perry - PSYCHOLOGICAL (Official Video)". YouTube. February 13, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Nashville notes: The Band Perry's 'Psychological' performance + Steve Earle's tour". Everett Post. February 18, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. February 13, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Canada Country: Week of March 14, 2026". Billboard Canada. Retrieved June 23, 2026.