Lauren has two very strong co-writers on this song, both noted for crossover success. Jesse Frasure is a record producer, who has worked in many genres, as well as with contemporary Pop Country stars like Thomas Rhett and Florida Georgia Line. Amy Wadge is the Welsh Contemporary Folk artist, who has collaborated extensively with Ed Sheeran (and is rumoured to have worked recently with the Dixie Chicks). It's interesting that, as well as Country references, the lyrics of Lauren's song also mention several Pop hits.
The main idea behind the title is almost certainly inspired by K T Oslin's classic solo write,"80s Ladies" (a reminder of the days when it was possible for a woman to break through with her first number one on radio, at the age of 45)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWqNzbPsD2o
"Srawberry Wine", which is used in the chorus line, was written by Matraca Berg and Deana Carter. (It was a favourite of mine, which I once had playing as the background music on my MySpace page!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4azf0gYyuA
Among other Country references are "Cowboy, Take Me Away" which Martie of the Dixie Chicks co-wrote for her sister Emily's wedding to Charlie Robison; and the line "Here's your one chance Fancy" (revived by Reba McEntire in the 90s, but actually an earlier song, written by Bobbie Gentry, and recorded in Muscle Shoals in 1969).
Lauren makes direct reference to the contrast with the current situation on radio in the lines:
"I was raised on radio waves where the ladies dominated
Sometimes I close my eyes and just replay it"
In that connection, it's worth remembering that 20 people were honoured by the CMA at their Songwriters Luncheon last year, for Triple number ones - and Carrie Underwood and Hillary Lindsey were the only women among the 20. Since then, if anything, the situation seems to becoming even worse, with even Carrie's work apparently finding radio play increasingly difficult. Lauren is currently one artist whom it may be possible for her label to push, through a corporate partnership with I Heart radio.
Incidentally, Lauren uses the same chord sequence in this song's instrumental intro that Carrie used in the chorus to "What I Never Knew I Always Wanted" - though I don't know if that was an intentional tribute.
