Tenille Arts – If Somebody Told Me You Were Dying

Dreamcatcher Artists and ONErpm release “If Somebody Told Me You Were Dying,” the latest release from the award-winning Tenille Arts. Written by Tenille with Lydia Sutherland and Joe Tounge, the song puts storytelling front and center as one of her most vulnerable releases to date.

The idea for “If Somebody Told Me You Were Dying” came from a late-night conversation, when Tenille realized she hadn’t seen her ex in two years. It made her reflect on how badly things ended, how much anger she still carried, and how complicated it feels to have so much history with someone, but still feel totally at peace never seeing them again.

“This song digs into the strange, unresolved emotions that followed a breakup with someone who used to be such a huge part of my life who became someone I didn’t want to see again,” confessed Tenille. “That became the heart of the song and the question at the center of it: if somebody told me you were dying, would I even make it to the funeral?”

Sonically, the song feels cinematic, haunting, and a little unexpected from the artist who made music history when her “Somebody Like That” single became the first #1 country song written, produced and performed by all females. When teased online, the response was immediate, with fans connecting not just to breakup pain, but to “no contact” relationships and the grief of losing someone who’s still alive and well.

“If Somebody Told Me You Were Dying” is her second release in recent months, behind “Don’t Ruin Flowers,” as she works toward recording a full album for release in early 2027. She brings forward a double platinum record, two gold records and has amassed nearly one billion global streams. Having recently concluded a world tour supporting Luke Bryan, Walker Hayes and a headline tour promoted by AEG, she’s ready for the next chapter.

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