Lyrically , the song finds Clarkson taking her time in love , and crooning about praising her lover . Sam Wilbur of AOL Radio is contented with the song 's central theme , writing " It 's a simple , laid back love song that is a nice change of pace for Clarkson who , along with ' Catch My Breath , ' is singing more about love and happiness , instead of break-ups and heartbreak . " " Do n't Rush " has generally received critical acclaim from music critics . Rachel Brodsky of MTV gave a positive review towards the song , writing " It 's true -- we 're not totally used to hearing Kelly exploring her country side ( though she is from Texas , so go figure ) , but judging by the vocals on " Do n't Rush , " we think we could get used to Country Kelly " . Sam Wilbur of AOL Radio complimented the song for being " a feel-good track with a nostalgic , classic country feel " . Billy Dukes of '' Taste of Country '' gave the song four stars and a half , writing " It ’s difficult for a female vocalist to sound sexy without drawing criticism . Clarkson ’s voice is a wine and roses romance , instead of the wanton yearn of a beauty in a too-short skirt . The original ‘ American Idol ’ may have found her niche . " Michaelangelo Matos of '' New York Post '' gave the song three stars out of five and praised Clarkson for " getting completely into character " and successfully delivering the emotion of the song . Mark Blankenship of Logo complimented Clarkson for embracing her country side . Calling the song as " a good song " , he concluded his review by writing " Even better , it ’s a flirty , seductive love song , not a furious break-up anthem , which is a nice change after ten years of Kelly ’s heartbroken rage . " Chuck Dauphin of '' Billboard '' ranked " Do n't Rush " at number eight in his list of Top 10 Country Songs of 2012 , writing " One of the most luscious sounding love songs I have heard in a while . It 's the definition of ' Ear Candy . ' If you ’re not in love , you 'll want to be after hear it . " The song was nominated for Vocal Event of the Year at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards , Musical Event of the Year at the 2013 Country Music Association Awards , and a Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards
56th Annual Grammy Awards
56th Annual Grammy Awards
Don't Rush (song)