
Retrieved December 9, 2014.Claudia Rankine is well-known throughout the literary world and there are many interviews and readings of hers widely available on the web. ^ "Billboard Country Update for December 16, 2013" (PDF).^ "The Band Perry Chart History (Hot Country Songs)".^ "The Band Perry Chart History (Country Airplay)".^ "The Band Perry Chart History (Hot 100)".^ "The Band Perry Chart History (Canada Country)".^ "The Band Perry Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)"."Country Chart News - The Top 30 Digital Singles - January 15, 2014: Luke Bryan, Lucy Hale, Eric Church, Cassadee Pope, Scotty McCreery". ^ "CMT: Videos : The Band Perry : Don't Let Me Be Lonely"."Single Review: The Band Perry, "Don't Let Me Be Lonely" ". ^ Coyne, Kevin John (August 22, 2013)."Single Review: The Band Perry - Don't Let Me Be Lonely". "The Band Perry, 'Don't Let Me Be Lonely' – Song Review". ^ "The Band Perry announce next single".The song has sold 251,000 copies in the US as of January 2014. It also debuted at number 68 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart for the week of November 23, 2013. Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of November 2, 2013. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of September 21, 2013. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of August 31, 2013. "Don't Let Me Be Lonely" debuted at number 51 on the U.S. The music video was directed by Ben Krebs and premiered in October 2013. He wrote that "Kimberly Perry doesn’t sell it, and the odd contours that usually make her sound so distinct and interesting are nowhere to be found," while adding "the bland production doesn’t help matters, either." Music video Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe was less positive, giving the song a C grade. Producer Dann Huff is wise to give her plenty of space, including a breakdown before the song’s final chorus during which she delivers the most heartbreaking of lyrics." Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song four stars out of five, calling it "a savvy ballad that is lyrically deeper than its popish hooks suggest." Critical reception īilly Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song four and a half stars out of five, writing that "the latest track may not be as instantly catchy, but it’s every bit the sharp songwriting effort." Dukes also wrote that "Kimberly Perry is a talented vocalist capable of projecting a wide variety of emotions, but vulnerability may be what she does best.

The song was written by Sarah Buxton, Rodney Clawson and Chris Tompkins.

It was released in August 2013 as the third single from their second album, Pioneer. " Don't Let Me Be Lonely" is a song recorded by American country music group The Band Perry. 2013 single by The Band Perry "Don't Let Me Be Lonely"
