"High Road" is a song by American singer Koe Wetzel, released on June 7, 2024, as the third single from his sixth studio album 9 Lives. It features American singer Jessie Murph and was also included on her 2024 studio album That Ain't No Man That's the Devil. It became the highest-charting song for both artists, peaking at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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| Single by Koe Wetzel featuring Jessie Murph | ||||
| from the album 9 Lives | ||||
| Released | June 7, 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:59 | |||
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| "High Road" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editKoe Wetzel spoke of the song:
"High Road" is a good example of how this album shows a different side of me than people might expect. Every record's almost turning a new leaf, always a left turn because of how honest I am. But this? It's what the people have been expecting from me, but we hadn't gotten there yet. It's a grown-up version of me.[1]
Composition
editMuch like Koe Wetzel's previous single "Sweet Dreams", the song combines R&B elements into his style of country rock. The lyrics find Wetzel dealing with a rocky relationship by calming down and using drugs, which he refers to as taking the "high road". Jessie Murph sings from the perspective of the woman in this relationship.[1]
Music video
editAn official music video for the song was released on June 27, 2024.[2]
Chart performance
edit"High Road" debuted at number 54 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week dated July 27, 2024.[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[4] | 46 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 30 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[6] | 36 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[7] | 72 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 8 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 22 |
| US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 32 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 12 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[12] | 8 |
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 34 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[14] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[15] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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References
edit- ^ a b Young, Casey (June 7, 2024). "Koe Wetzel Takes The "High Road" On New Single Featuring Jessie Murph". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ Young, Casey (June 27, 2024). "Koe Wetzel And Jessie Murph Release New Music Video For "High Road"". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "Koe Wetzel / Jessie Murph – High Road". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of June 29, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Canada Country: Week of November 2, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of June 22, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of August 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "Adult Pop Airplay: Week of October 26, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. November 1, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs: June 22, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Pop Airplay: Week of November 2, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Koe Wetzel – High Road". Music Canada. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Koe Wetzel – High Road". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 12, 2024.