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| Single by Ava Max | ||||
| from the album Diamonds & Dancefloors | ||||
| Released | September 1, 2022 | |||
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| Length | 3:04 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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"Million Dollar Baby" is a song by American singer and songwriter Ava Max from her second studio album, Diamonds & Dancefloors (2023). The song was written by Max, Jessica Agombar, Cirkut, Lostboy, Michael Pollack, Casey Smith, David Stewart and Diane Warren, and produced by Cirkut, Lostboy and Stewart. It was released as the second single from the album for digital download and streaming by Atlantic in various countries on September 1, 2022. Drawing inspirations from the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s, the upbeat eurodance and pop song interpolates LeAnn Rimes' song "Can't Fight the Moonlight" (2000). Titled in reference to Million Dollar Baby (2004), it delivers a message of empowerment that acts as a personal affirmation of Max's self-worth. Upon release, it received a positive reception from music critics for its music, lyrics and Max's vocal rendition as well as its adept use of the interpolation.
"Million Dollar Baby" charted at number 11 on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs ranking, peaking within the top 40 on the US Adult Top 40, Mainstream Top 40 as well as on the Canadian Hot AC and CHR/Top 40 charts. Topping the charts in Hungary, the song entered the top 20 in Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Chile, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Croatia, Ecuador, Poland and Russia. It further garnered a gold certification from the Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry (ZPAV). An accompanying music video premiered on Max's YouTube channel on September 1, showcasing two alternate versions of Max in a nightclub setting. For further promotion, the singer delivered two live rendition of the song at the MTV Europe Music Awards on November 13 and NRJ Music Award on November 18. The song was also incorporated in the video game Just Dance 2023 Edition with a choreography led by Max.