Lovin' Lately

2016 single by Big & Rich featuring Tim McGraw
"Lovin' Lately"
Single by Big & Rich featuring Tim McGraw
from the album Gravity
ReleasedJanuary 11, 2016 (2016-01-11)
GenreCountry
Length3:38
LabelBig & Rich Records
Songwriter(s)
  • Big Kenny
  • John Rich
  • Tim McGraw
Producer(s)
  • Big Kenny
  • John Rich
Big & Rich singles chronology
"Run Away with You"
(2015)
"Lovin' Lately"
(2016)
"California"
(2017)
Tim McGraw singles chronology
"Top of the World"
(2015)
"Lovin' Lately"
(2016)
"Humble and Kind"
(2016)

"Lovin' Lately" is a song by American country music duo Big & Rich featuring Tim McGraw. It was released in January 2016 as the third single from Big & Rich's third studio album, Gravity. The song was written by duo members Big Kenny and John Rich and McGraw.[1]

Critical reception

An uncredited Taste of Country review of the song was positive, saying that "Sharp storytelling and a strong bridge make this song the finest release yet from Gravity."[2]

Commercial performance

The song first entered the Hot Country Songs at No. 48 for chart dated March 12, 2016,[3] and peaked at No. 19 on the chart for October 15, 2016. The song has sold 125,000 copies as of October 2016.[4]

Music video

The music video was released as part of the Gravity Quadrilogy and stars McGraw as the bartender.[5] It was directed by Trey Fanjoy.[6]

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[7] 6
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[8] 14
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[9] 19

Year end charts

Chart (2016) Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[10] 53
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] 71

References

  1. ^ Allers, Hannahlee (December 15, 2015). "Big & Rich Release New Single Featuring Tim McGraw [LISTEN]". The Boot. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  2. ^ "Big & Rich (Feat. Tim McGraw), 'Lovin' Lately' [Listen]". Taste of Country. December 30, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  3. ^ "Hot Country Songs". Billboard. March 12, 2016.
  4. ^ Bjorke, Matt (October 31, 2016). "Top 30 Digital Country Singles Chart: October 31, 2016". Roughstock.
  5. ^ Paxman, Bob (December 28, 2015). "Big & Rich New Video "Lovin' Lately" Features Tim McGraw". Nash Country Weekly. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  6. ^ "Big & Rich are "Lovin' Lately"". Country Standard Time. December 23, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  7. ^ "Big & Rich Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  8. ^ "Big & Rich Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
  9. ^ "Big & Rich Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  10. ^ "Country Airplay: Year End 2016". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  11. ^ "Hot Country Songs: Year End 2016". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
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