Heading South (song)
"Heading South" | |
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Single by Zach Bryan | |
from the album Elisabeth | |
Released | September 30, 2019 |
Genre | Country |
Length | 3:30 |
Label | Warner |
Songwriter(s) | Zach Bryan |
Producer(s) | Leo Alba |
Music video | |
"Heading South" on YouTube |
"Heading South" is a song by American singer-songwriter Zach Bryan. It was released on September 30, 2019, as a single from his second studio album Elisabeth, which was released on May 8, 2020. The song was written by Bryan, and produced by Leo Alba.[1]
Content[]
The song was originally released in 2019, but in 2020, it garnered attention on the Internet, gaining over 30 million plays on Spotify.[2] Bryan stated that he recorded the song behind his barracks when he served in the United States Navy.[3]
Music video[]
The music video was shot in his Navy barracks on his phone.[4] As of December 2021, the video has received over 13 million views.
Commercial performance[]
It reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart dated March 13, 2021, becoming Bryan first entry.[5] On November 4, 2021, the song obtained RIAA Gold certification.[6]
Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
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Year-end charts[]
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Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References[]
- ^ "Heading South – Zach Bryan". Retrieved December 10, 2021 – via Spotify.
- ^ Leimkuehler, Matthew (April 9, 2021). "Fast-rising country artist Zach Bryan makes his Opry debut this weekend". Tennessean. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ Douris, Raina (June 17, 2021). "Zach Bryan On How Music Helped Him Stay Sane While Deployed". NPR. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ Jae Leiber, Sarah (November 27, 2020). "Zach Bryan Debuts New EP 'Quiet, Heavy Dreams'". Broadway World. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of March 13, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ Cox, Brady (November 5, 2021). "Zach Bryan's "Heading South" Is Officially Gold-Certified". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Zach Bryan – Heading South". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- 2019 singles
- 2019 songs
- Warner Records singles