Beers and Sunshine

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"Beers and Sunshine"
DariusRuckerBeersAndSunshine.jpg
Single by Darius Rucker
ReleasedAugust 6, 2020 (2020-08-06)
GenreCountry
Length2:58
LabelCapitol Nashville
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Ross Copperman
Darius Rucker singles chronology
"Straight to Hell"
(2018) 		"Beers and Sunshine"
(2020) 		"My Masterpiece"
(2021)

"Beers and Sunshine" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Darius Rucker. It was released on August 6, 2020, as the intended lead single from his forthcoming sixth country studio album.[1]

Rucker performed the song live at the 54th Annual Country Music Association Awards, which he co-hosted with Reba McEntire.[2] The music video premiered on November 5, 2020.[3]

Content[]

Rucker co-wrote the track over video chat with Ross Copperman, J.T. Harding, and Josh Osborne. Copperman also produced the track.[4] The song's title is a play on words for "B.S." which is typically shorthand for bullshit, but Rucker's lyrics suggest "the only B.S. [he] need[s] is beers and sunshine."[5]

Chart performance[]

The song debuted at No. 24 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, making it Rucker's highest debut to date, surpassing the No. 26 start for "True Believers" in 2012.[6] It later became Rucker's ninth Country Airplay number one, reaching the top in the issue dated February 27, 2021, and his first since “For the First Time” in 2018. [7] It also debuted at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.[8]

Charts[]

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[14] Platinum 80,000double-dagger
United States (RIAA)[15] Gold 500,000double-dagger

double-dagger Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References[]

  1. ^ Chris Parton (August 6, 2020). "Darius Rucker Cures the Quarantine Blues in 'Beers and Sunshine'". Sounds Like Country. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  2. ^ https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9474772/2020-cma-awards-first-group-performers
  3. ^ Matthew Wilson (November 5, 2020). "Darius Rucker Drops New Music Video 'We Could All Use' for 'Beers and Sunshine'". Outsider. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  4. ^ "Darius Rucker Soaks Up the Little Moments in "Beers and Sunshine"". CMT.com. August 6, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  5. ^ Angela Stefano (August 6, 2020). "Darius Rucker's 'Beers and Sunshine' Will Leave You Buzzing". Taste of Country. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  6. ^ https://bulletins.billboard.com/country/country_update_0810.pdf
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "Darius Rucker Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  8. ^ https://bulletins.billboard.com/country/country_update_0817.pdf
  9. ^ "Darius Rucker Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  10. ^ "Darius Rucker Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  11. ^ "Darius Rucker Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  12. ^ "Darius Rucker Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  13. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  14. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Darius Rucker – Beers and Sunshine". Music Canada. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  15. ^ "American single certifications – Darius Rucker – Beers and Sunshine". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
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