Production was handled by Corey Crowder, who also produced Pope's chart-topping collaboration with Chris Young that year, "Think of You".

The song was made available to American country radio stations on May 23, 2016, via PlayMPE and was officially sent for adds through Republic Nashville on June 6, 2016.

[1] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock wrote that "Summer" is a "radio-ready" anthem with hit potential and which demonstrates how Pope has "grown into her country music career.

"[4] Taste of Country and Sounds Like Nashville both praised the song as a highlight from the EP.

"Summer" debuted at number 59 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated June 25, 2016.