"Life Changes" is a song recorded by American country music singer Thomas Rhett. It was released to country radio on April 16, 2018, via Valory Music Group as the fourth single from his third studio album, Life Changes (2017).[2][3] The song was written by Rhett, along with his father Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley and Jesse Frasure.
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| Single by Thomas Rhett | ||||
| from the album Life Changes | ||||
| Released | April 16, 2018[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 3:10 | |||
| Label | Valory | |||
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| "Life Changes" on YouTube | ||||
Background
edit"Life Changes" was released as the fourth single on Rhett's third studio album, Life Changes, on April 16, 2018. The song was originally released as the third promotional single for the album.[4]
Rhett discussed the autobiographical song with Taste of Country:
"It covers my college years, marrying Lauren, becoming a dad and the evolution of my music career. It's definitely the most personal song I've ever written, but we all go through a lot in life whatever the story is, so I think the sentiment is something a lot of people can relate to."
The song is covered with "slick production and Rhett's slowed talking/singing style." He speaks about how his life has evolved over the years of his life and how he would never want a thing to change.
The radio edit features a lyric change reflecting the birth of Ada James. The line in the third verse where Rhett sings, "Now Lauren's showing, got one on the way" is altered to "Now there's Willa, and sweet Ada James."[5][6] It was featured on the digital deluxe edition of the album of the same name and his first compilation album 20 Number Ones (2023).
Commercial performance
editThe song has sold 189,000 copies in the United States as of October 2018.[7]
Music video
editA static video with the original lyrics was released on August 31, 2017.[8] The official music video with the radio edit lyrics was released on July 10, 2018.[9] The video features his wife Lauren and two daughters Willa and Ada James on tour, along with him performing with his band on stage.[10]
Charts
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[18] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[19] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Single Released : MusicRow". MusicRow. 4 January 2013. Archived from the original on April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ^ "Thomas Rhett Announces "Life Changes" As Next Single… Not "Drink A Little Beer" Like I Asked For". MusicRow. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
- ^ "Life Changes by Thomas Rhett". ITunes. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
- ^ "Hear Thomas Rhett's Autobiographical New Song 'Life Changes'". RollingStone. September 1, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
- ^ "Is Thomas Rhett's 'Life Changes' a Hit? Listen and Sound Off!". TasteOfCountry. August 24, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
- ^ "Life Changes by Thomas Rhett - Songfacts".
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (October 16, 2018). "The Top 30 Digital Country Tracks: October 16, 2018". RoughStock. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^ "Thomas Rhett - Life Changes (Static Video)". YouTube. August 31, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
- ^ "Thomas Rhett - Life Changes". YouTube. July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^ "Thomas Rhett Debuts Music Video for "Life Changes" But Is It His Best Music Video to Date?". ENews. July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^ "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ^ "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- ^ "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
- ^ "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
- ^ "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
- ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Thomas Rhett – Life Changes". Recording Industry Association of America.