Jamie Lynn Spears ‘How Could I Want More’ music video

On Monday Jamie Lynn Spears released her debut single “How Could I Want More,” a sincere and wonderfully straight-forward (and completely not overwrought) country song about her fiance Jamie Watson — who is apparently as close to a perfect guy as it gets. The single has been met with near-universal praise (including mine) and is currently tearing up the iTunes country charts. And now we have the official music video, which is once again refreshingly understated and sincere, featuring mostly Jamie and her guitarist/back-up vocalist in the studio:

I believe that’s what they would refer to in Nashville as “damn good y’all!” I can’t wait to hear the rest of the album!

And speaking of the rest of the album, Jamie Lynn Spears just did an interview with Taste of Country in which she talked about the forthcoming album and her new song. When asked whether or not the album is in the can, Jamie says “No, it’s not all completely done, but we definitely have a direction and everything. We’ve got some of the songs completely done.”

And here are a couple of questions and answers about “How Could I Want More” from the interview:

ToC: You said during your Twitter chat that getting through the song without crying was the hardest part of recording it. What it is about this song that’s so personal?

Jamie Lynn Spears: I wrote this song (with Rivers Rutherford) about my soon-to-be husband, my fiance (Jamie Watson). Relationships go through ups and downs. This was a point where I’d just broken up with him and this song came right from such a vulnerable place that I was in, every time I sing it it just brings me right back there. And to look at where we are now … So every time I go to sing it, all those emotions just come running back up and I just end up crying.

When I recorded the song, I completely cried in the studio. Thankfully, my producer didn’t think I was crazy and he continued to work with me. But I think that translates through the song as well. You can hear the emotion behind it.

How did your fiance respond the first time he heard it?

Surprisingly, he just really loved it. He’s like, “I really think it’s a beautiful song.” He was really proud that I put this whole thing together, and ultimately he was the reason behind it.

Jamie excitedly announced the release of the “How Could I Want More” music video on Twitter yesterday:

HERE IT IS!!! – Jamie Lynn Spears Evokes Country Love in 'How Could I Want More' Video – Ryan Seacrest http://t.co/mC1bKxHcsO

— Jamie Lynn Spears (@jamielynnspears) November 26, 2013

Big sis Britney quickly offered up her support and praise by tweeting, “Can’t believe how beautiful my sister looks in her #HowCouldIWantMore video. OMG!”

Earlier today a humbled Jamie Lynn offered up her thanks to all the people who helped make the success of the single a reality in a series of instagram posts:

^ I also wanna thank @LouMTaylor for everything she has done for me- the list is too long to write down! She really has been my backbone when I didn’t have my own. Thanks for being my strength when I didn’t have much! Hope you know how much I love and appreciate you! Your like family! Love you!! #howcouldiwantmore

^ These 2 have been the best support team a girl could ever ask for!! Can’t wait for y’all to hear the badass songs that they helped create! Thank y’all for being such a big part of making this all happen!! Love y’all! @lizrose0606 @lizrose06 @tomwaitswhore #howcouldiwantmore

^ Thanks to @coreycrowder for truly caring about every little detail that goes into making good music! Your time and your talents made my music better then I ever imagined! Your a dream producer and I feel honored to work with ya!!! #howcouldiwantmore

^ Writers, players, producers, and more!! The talent that helped make music! I’m thankful for every single person that made this all possible!! #howcouldiwantmore

^ Another Hugggeeeee thanks goes to my make-up/hair/BFF/mini-van driver all in one!! I have gotten soooo many comments on ppl loving the way I look in the new pics, and the #howcouldiwantmore video! This girl is the one responsible for making me look purdayyy!! Love you like a sistaaa! @bnewell2211 @bonnienjordan

^ The BIGGEST thanks goes to all my fans and supporters!!! Some of you have stuck with me since day one, and I couldn’t ask for anything more from you guys!! I hope y’all know that not one of you goes unnoticed … Your each a huge part of where I am today!!! Looking forward to sharing this journey with you!! I can’t say thank you enough for all the love I get from y’all!! Loveeee y’all!! #howcouldiwantmore

Congratulation to Jamie Lynn!!!