Billboard

Five Burning Questions: GAYLE’s ‘abcdefu’ Continues Its Climb Up the Hot 100’s Top 10

3. TikTok has both given to and taken from the song’s success — the latter coming when a creator “exposed” the fan message that supposedly inspired the song as having apparently been sent by someone ...
American Songwriter

GAYLE Spells Out Her Terms for Moving On with New Single “abcdefu”

“I have tried so hard to be the nice ex-girlfriend, and I’m over it,” GAYLE tells American Songwriter. During our conversation with the young Nashville-based singer/songwriter, GAYLE shared the story ...
Billboard

GAYLE’s ‘abcdefu’ Takes Pole Position In U.K. Chart Race

GAYLE takes the lead in the chart race with her viral song "abcdefu," though Adele's current leader "Easy on Me" is close behind. By Lars Brandle GAYLE is going for No. 1 in the U.K. The 17-year-old ...
New York Post

TikTok star Gayle on her foul-mouthed hit ‘abcdefu’: ‘I was pissed’

Gayle took inspiration from a shady ex to become a TiKTok sensation with "abcdefu." NY Post photo composite; Acacia Evans See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on ...
Uproxx

GAYLE’s Breakout Song Is Challenging Traditional Songwriting Norms

The music industry may be saturated with breakup music, but GAYLE’s kiss-off track “Abcdefu” isn’t your average heartbroken ballad. “Abcdefu” shares an anecdote many women can relate to: Repeatedly ...
popcrush

TikTok Country Singer Drops Misogynistic ‘Male Version’ of GAYLE’s Hit ‘abcdefu’

If you're active on TikTok or listen to the radio at all, you probably know that GAYLE's single "abcdefu" has been blowing up. Notably, the 17-year-old pop artist's song doesn't get too dark or ...
Newsweek

Atlantic Records Denies Claims ‘abcdefu’ TikTok Start Was Marketing Ploy

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Pop sensation GAYLE's record label has denied claims that hit song ...
Uproxx

Taylor Swift Gave Gayle Advice When She Was Facing ‘ABCDEFU’ Hate: ‘Baby Child, Come On’

Gayle has talked about how special it is to be opening for Taylor Swift. “It just means the world to me and it just was really validating for me, and especially at a very overwhelming time,” she said ...
Business Insider

Gayle responds to the backlash she received after 'Abcdefu' was nominated for a Grammy: 'I already think these things about myself'

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Gayle opened up about the backlash she faced when her smash hit, "Abcdefu," was nominated for a Grammy ...
popcrush

3-Year-Old Hilariously Mistakes GAYLE’s ‘ABCDEFU’ for Alphabet: WATCH

An adorable toddler with the purest intentions has the internet squealing with laughter after mistaking GAYLE's hit single "ABCDEFU" for the actual alphabet. In a ...
Variety

With Gayle’s ‘Abcdefu,‘ Kara DioGuardi’s Run as a Top A&R Executive Enters Third Decade

Since founding Arthouse Entertainment in Los Angeles with business partner Stephen Finfer, Kara DioGuardi has approached her roster of songwriters, producers and artists with a laser focus on what she ...