"Scars" is the second single from the debut album, Just like You, of American Idol season eight finalist Allison Iraheta. It was written by Toby Gad and Elyssa James.Allison Iraheta Exclusive: We Reveal songwriting and production credits for her debut album! Gad also produced the track.Allison Iraheta's 'Just Like You': Track-by-track
Critical reception Reception of "Scars" has been generally positive.
Entertainment Weekly'''s Michael Slezak wrote "Meanwhile, ballads like the understated Scars and the bluesy Trouble Is separate Iraheta from questionably abled Miley/Selena contemporaries. Girl. Can. Sang!".
Kelsey Paine from Billboard.com agreed writing "soulful tunes like "Scars" and the bluesy "Trouble Is" showcase the raw talent that made Iraheta a star on "Idol" and set her apart from other young pop upstarts."Billboard.com Music review of "Just like You" album
AOL Radio writer Sara D Anderson praises Scars, noting "'Scars' is one of the many songs (others 'Robot Love,' 'Trouble Is' and 'Friday I'll Be Over U') critically appraised off her debut album that showcases her husky yet powerful vocals and spunky attitude."
Promotion Iraheta performed the song on February 25, 2010, on the Top 24 elimination episode of the ninth season of American Idol.Allison Iraheta to Debut 'Scars' on 'American Idol' She also performed an acoustic version of the song on JoJo Wright's radio show JoJo on the Radio on KIIS-FM.Allison Iraheta - Scars Due to Iraheta's popularity in Asia, Iraheta also headlined concerts in Manila and Bali, performing 'Scars' at both.Allison Iraheta warned about ‘balut’
Sales YearTitleSales2009"Scars"20,000
Release history +Release dates and formats for "Scars" Region Date Format Label(s) United States March 9, 2010 Mainstream airplay Jive
Media appearance The song was featured on the TV special Monster High: New Ghoul @ School''.
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