

In April 2012, Yelawolf said, "The focus of the album is the experience since Radioactive (2011) and just putting all that into a project." He also spoke about Love Story, and how it would be different compared to his debut effort Radioactive. The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, selling 51,000 copies in its first week. Love Story received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the album's emotional feel as well as its ambition and production, but criticized its length. Love Story was supported by five singles: " Box Chevy V", " Till It's Gone", " Whiskey in a Bottle", "American You" and " Best Friend" featuring Eminem. The album was influenced by aspects of country and rock. The production on the album was handled by Yelawolf himself, along with Eminem (who also served as the executive producer), Malay and WLPWR, among others.


Recording process took place primarily in Nashville, Tennessee from 2012 to 2015. The album was described by Yelawolf as a more passionate album than his debut album. It was released on April 21, 2015, by Interscope Records, Shady Records and Slumerican. Love Story is the third studio album by American rapper Yelawolf.
