The song was nominated for Song of the Year at the Country Music Association, American Country Awards, and Academy of Country Music, and for Best Country Song at the 56th Grammy Awards. Clark released her self-titled extended play in 2012. Her debut studio album 12 Stories was released in October 2013. The album reached #2 on the US Top Heatseekers, and #23 on the US Country charts. In 2014 she opened for Jennifer Nettles on her “That Girl” tour. Brandy is openly gay.