Happen to Me
2025 single by Russell Dickerson
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"Happen to Me" is a song by American country music singer Russell Dickerson. It was released on March 10, 2025, as the second single from his fourth studio album, Famous Back Home.[1] The song was written by Dickerson, Chris LaCorte, Jessie Jo Dillon and Chase McGill and produced by Dickerson, Josh Kerr and LaCorte.
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| Single by Russell Dickerson | ||||
| from the album Famous Back Home | ||||
| Released | March 10, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 3:03 | |||
| Label | Triple Tigers | |||
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Background and promotion
Dickerson recorded the song in 2024, at the same time that he recorded his song "Bones". It references "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper, and although not an interpolation, credits the song's composer Robert Hazard as a songwriter. "Happen to Me" gained significant popularity after a dance to the song went viral on the video-sharing platform TikTok.[2] It was sent to country radio on March 10, 2025, being added to 66 stations.[1]
Composition
"Happen to Me" is a country pop song.[1][3][4] The lyrics follow a man meeting a woman who has recently broken up at the bar and spending a night out with her,[2][1][4] involving dancing, singing, conversing and drinking. He falls in love with the woman without her knowing and is determined to cherish every moment even if they may not see each other again.[4]
Music video
The music video for "Happen to Me" premiered on July 16, 2025, and was directed by Daniella Mason.[5]
Live performance
During the Jonas20: Greetings from Your Hometown Tour concert in Detroit on August 28, 2025, the Jonas Brothers invited Russell Dickerson to perform "Happen to Me" live on-stage with them, which later led to the recording of a new studio version of the song featuring the Jonas Brothers.[6][7]
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| United States | February 21, 2025 | Digital download | Triple Tigers |
| March 10, 2025 | Country radio | ||