Better Man " is a song performed by American country group Little Big Town , released on October 20 , 2016 . It served as the lead single from the group 's eighth studio album , '' The Breaker '' , which was released on February 24 , 2017 . The song was written by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and produced by American record producer Jay Joyce . " Better Man " was first performed live at the 50th CMA Awards on November 2 , 2016 . The song won Song of the Year and was nominated for Single of the Year , and Music Video of the Year at the 2017 CMA Awards . The song won Best Country Duo/Group Performance for Little Big Town and was also nominated for Best Country Song for Swift , at the 60th annual Grammy Awards . The song was written about the breakup of a relationship by Taylor Swift . According to group member Karen Fairchild , Swift thought of the group because of the harmonies , and sent the song to them
50th CMA Awards
50th Annual Country Music Association Awards
Better Man (Little Big Town song)