Singles Only (EP)

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Singles Only
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EP by
James Barker Band
ReleasedMay 24, 2019 (2019-05-24)
GenreCountry
Length22:03
LabelUniversal Canada
Producer
  • Todd Clark
  • Gavin Slate
James Barker Band chronology
Game On
(2017) 		Singles Only
(2019)
Singles from Game On
  1. "Good Together"
    Released: January 19, 2018
  2. "Keep It Simple"
    Released: January 30, 2019
  3. "There's a Drink for That"
    Released: May 24, 2019
  4. "Slow Down Town"
    Released: February 12, 2020

Singles Only is the second EP by Canadian country music band James Barker Band, released on May 24, 2019.[1][2] Upon its release, Singles Only debuted at number 68 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[3] The EP includes the Platinum-certified #1 hit "Keep It Simple", and the Gold-certified top ten hits "Good Together" and "There's a Drink for That".

Singles[]

"Good Together" was released as the debut single from the then-upcoming EP in January 2018,[4] and peaked at #6 on the Canadian country radio chart.[5] It went on to become the most-played Canadian song at Canadian country radio in 2018,[6] and was certified Gold by Music Canada.[7]

"Keep It Simple" was released as the second single in January 2019,[8][9] and went on to hit #1 on the Canadian country radio chart.[10] It was released to American country radio in May 2019.[11] It peaked at 87 on the Canadian Hot 100[12] and was certified Platinum by Music Canada.[7]

"There's a Drink for That" was released as the third single to radio to coincide with the EP's release in May 2019,[13] and would peak at #2 on the Canadian country radio chart.[5] It was certified Gold by Music Canada.[7]

"Slow Down Town" was released as the fourth single in February 2020,[14] and would peak at #21 on the Canada Country chart.[5]

Track listing[]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."There's a Drink for That"
  • James Barker
  • Gavin Slate
  • Travis Wood
3:07
2."Slow Down Town"
  • Barker
  • Slate
  • Wood
3:26
3."She's a Hit"
  • Barker
  • Slate
  • Wood
  • Todd Clark
2:54
4."If It Weren't For Girls"
  • Barker
  • Slate
  • Wood
2:55
5."Keep It Simple"
  • Barker
  • Clark
  • Slate
  • Wood
3:07
6."Want You In It"
  • Barker
  • Slate
  • Wood
3:12
7."Good Together"
  • Barker
  • Slate
  • Wood
3:23
Total length:22:03

Charts[]

EP[]

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[3] 68

Singles[]

Year Single Peak
positions 		Certifications
CAN Country
[5] 		CAN
[12]
2018 "Good Together" 6 —
2019 "Keep It Simple" 1 87
"There's a Drink for That" 2 —
2020 "Slow Down Town" 21 —

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2019 CCMA Single of the Year "Good Together Nominated [15]
2020 CCMA Album Of The Year Singles Only Nominated [16]
Single Of The Year "Keep It Simple" Won
CMAO Awards Single of the Year "Keep It Simple" Won [17]
Album of the Year Singles Only Nominated
Music Video of the Year "Keep It Simple" Won

Release history[]

Release formats for Singles Only
Country Date Format Label Ref.
Various May 24, 2019 Digital download
[1]
Compact disc
Streaming
April 17, 2020 Vinyl

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Singles Only – James Barker, James Barker Band | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  2. ^ "JAMES BARKER BAND RETURN WITH THEIR SOPHOMORE EP, SINGLES ONLY". UMusic.ca. Universal Music Canada. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "James Barker Band Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "James Barker Band's new single "Good Together" becomes the #1 most-added song at Canadian country music radio shortly after its release date". Canadian Beats Media. January 27, 2018.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "James Barker Band Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  6. ^ "James Barker Band set to release sophomore EP 'Singles Only'". SoundCheck Entertainment. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f "Canadian single certifications – James Barker Band". Music Canada.
  8. ^ McElheran, Taryn (January 30, 2019). "James Barker Band release "Keep It Simple"". Canadian Beats Media.
  9. ^ "JAMES BARKER BAND RETURN WITH THEIR NEW SINGLE "KEEP IT SIMPLE"". UMusic.ca. Universal Music Canada. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  10. ^ "James Barker Band headines 31st Magna Hoedown". Newmarket Today. July 21, 2019.
  11. ^ "James Barker Band - Keep It Simple". Daily Play MPE. Destiny Media Technologies. May 21, 2019.
  12. ^ Jump up to: a b "James Barker Band Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  13. ^ Reuter, Annie (May 24, 2019). "James Barker Band Ring In Summer with Feel-Good 'There's a Drink For That' Video: Exclusive". Billboard.
  14. ^ "James Barker Band Pay Tribute To Hometown In New Music Video For 'Slow Down Town'". ET Canada. Corus Entertainment. February 14, 2020.
  15. ^ "2019 CCMA Award Nominees – Canadian Country Music Association". www.ccma.org. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  16. ^ "2020 CCMA Awards: The complete country music winners list". Global News. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  17. ^ "2020 Winners & Nominees". CMA Ontario. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
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