Perry’s involvement was more than a guest feature; she spent two weeks perfecting her vocals to ensure they complemented Rhett’s country style. She noted that the song allowed her to return to her Nashville singer-songwriter roots, where she first began her career as a teenager.
: The song defines the theme of Rhett's entire album, which he described as a "love letter" to his wife, Lauren Akins. Thomas Rhett, Katy Perry - Where We Started (Lyric Video)
What began as a solo track for Rhett transformed into a duet when his team sent the song to Perry on a whim. Despite Rhett's initial skepticism that the pop star would even recognize his name, Perry responded within 24 hours, stating that the lyrics resonated deeply with her own artistic journey. Perry’s involvement was more than a guest feature;