"You Time" is a song by American country music singer Scotty McCreery. It was released on September 23, 2020, as the lead single from his fifth studio album Same Truck and released to country radio on October 12, 2020.[1] The song was written by McCreery, Frank Rogers and Aaron Eshuis, who also produced together with Derek Wells.[2]
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| Single by Scotty McCreery | ||||
| from the album Same Truck | ||||
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| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:12 | |||
| Label | Triple Tigers | |||
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| "You Time" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editMcCreery told CMT the inspiration was from his wife, Gabi, because their work lives were too busy, so he preferred to have her all to himself.[3]
He shared: "When I wrote this song, I was on the road more than I'd ever been. I'd get home just in time to see Gabi heading off to work so I was really craving 'You Time' with her."[4]
Release history
editThe song was released as a single digitally on September 23, 2020. It would later be released to country radio on October 12, 2020.[1]
Music video
editThe music video was released on February 28, 2021, directed by Brianna Fish. It followed a newlywed couple from "Just Married" moment to and every love-filled moment, and inserted clips of McCreery and his band performing the song.[5][6]
Charts
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on October 9, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "Scotty McCreery Announces New Single "You Time"". scottymccreery.com. September 12, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ Bonaguro, Alison (September 3, 2020). "Scotty McCreery Declares That It's Time for "You Time"". CMT. Archived from the original on September 20, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ Jo Black, Lauren (March 2, 2021). "Scotty McCreery's Wife Gabi Makes a Cameo In His Brand New 'You Time' Video". Country Now. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ Chua, Jeremy (March 2, 2021). "Scotty McCreery Peels Back To The Simple Things In 'You Time' Video". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ Kickin' Mayhem, Boot (March 1, 2021). "Scotty McCreery's "You Time" Music Video Encapsulates The Beginning Of A Fairytale Romance". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "Country Hot 50: Issue 1368". The Music Network. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "Scotty McCreery Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ "Scotty McCreery Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "Scotty McCreery Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "Scotty McCreery Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Scotty McCreery – You Time". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 2, 2022.