"Dancin' in the Country" is a song by American country music singer Tyler Hubbard. It was released on November 21, 2022 as the second single from Hubbard's self-titled debut studio album. Hubbard wrote the song with Ross Copperman, Jon Nite, and Keith Urban.
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| Single by Tyler Hubbard | ||||
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| Released | November 21, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:59 | |||
| Label | Hubbard House/EMI Nashville | |||
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History
editTom Roland of Billboard described the song as "21st-century redneck disco, a four-on-the-four backbeat topped with a joyous melody, carefree lyrics and an unfettered country band".[1]
Tyler Hubbard, best known as one half of Florida Georgia Line, wrote "Dancin' in the Country" at a songwriting session on November 3, 2021 with Ross Copperman and Jon Nite. The latter two invited Keith Urban to the session as well, and none of them knew at the time that Hubbard was seeking material for a solo career. At the time they were writing, both Hubbard and Urban thought the song would be suitable for each other to record.[1] Copperman composed the song's rhythm section and Urban came up with the song's guitar riff, based around a C suspended second chord. Of the composition, Roland states that the song has a "hip-hop-like pre-chorus."[1] When recording the song in the studio, Hubbard co-produced with Jordan Schmidt. Among the contributing musicians were bassist Jimmie Lee Sloas, guitarist Rob McNelley, steel guitarist Justin Schipper, and banjoist Ilya Toshinsky.[1]
Nite said that the song's lyrics, of a romantic first encounter with a woman in a field, were inspired by his first date with his wife.[1]
Dancin' in the Country EP track listing
editPrior to its release as a single, "Dancin' in the Country" was issued on a six-song extended play of the same name, which also featured Hubbard's previous solo release "5 Foot 9". Hubbard promoted his solo releases by touring with Urban on his The Speed of Now tour.[2]
- "Dancin' in the Country" (Hubbard, Jon Nite, Ross Copperman, Keith Urban) – 2:59
- "Baby Gets Her Lovin'" (Hubbard, Jesse Frasure, Canaan Smith) – 3:21
- "Everybody Needs a Bar" (Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt, Zach Kale) – 3:23
- "Inside and Out" (Hubbard, Schmidt, Trevor Rosen, Brad Tursi) – 3:05
- "I'm the Only One" (Hubbard, Chris Loocke, Rhett Akins) – 2:48
- "5 Foot 9" (Hubbard, Jaren Johnston, Chase McGill) – 3:09
Charts
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[12] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[13] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e Tom Roland (January 9, 2023). "Makin' Tracks: Tyler Hubbard Enlists Keith Urban for Upbeat 'Dancin' in the Country'". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ "Tyler Hubbard Unveils More New Music With 'Dancin' In The Country'". MusicRow. July 29, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ "Tyler Hubbard Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "Tyler Hubbard Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ "Tyler Hubbard Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "Tyler Hubbard Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ "Tyler Hubbard Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ "Country Airplay Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Tyler Hubbard – Dancin' in the Country". Music Canada. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Tyler Hubbard – Dancin' in the Country". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 12, 2024.