Band members Matthew Ramsey and Brad Tursi wrote the song with Andrew Dorff.

Carrie Horton of Taste of Country reviewed the single favorably, writing that "The hard-rock vibe of ‘Shut Me Up’ instantly grabs listeners in the first heavy drum beats and guitar chords and is on full display during the electric guitar-heavy bridge.

In fact, it’s one of the most fun, catchy and genuinely great country songs we’ve heard this summer.

"[4] The song's music video was released in October 2014 and was directed by Marcel Chagnon.

[5] The song reached number 58 on the Country Airplay chart for the week ending January 17, 2015.