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| Released | October 4, 2024 | |||
| Length | 51:10 | |||
| Label | Sony | |||
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California Gold is the second studio album by American country music singer Nate Smith, released on October 4, 2024, through Sony.
Smith's self-titled debut studio album was released in April 2023 through Arista Nashville, producing two number one singles on the US Country Airplay chart: "Whiskey on You" and "World on Fire". [1] The album reached a peak position of number 30 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. [2] Following the closure of Arista Nashville in March 2023, Smith transitioned to RCA Records Nashville division. [3] A year later, in April 2024, he made his RCA Nashville debut with the extended play Through the Smoke. [4] To promote the EP, he embarked on the Through The Smoke Tour in Fall 2024. [5]
On August 23, 2024, Smith announced on social media that his second studio album, California Gold, was set to be released on October 4, 2024. [6] To promote the album, "Fix What You Didn't Break" was released on the same day. [7] Smith announced on his official website that the album would be available in three formats: digital download, CD, and vinyl. [8]
On February 11, 2024, Smith released the single "Bulletproof", which became the lead single for the album. [9] The song found commercial success, peaking at number three on the US Billboard Country Airplay chart. [10] The song was subsequently re-recorded featuring vocals by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne and this version was released on May 16, 2024. [11]
"I Like It" was released as the second single from the album on July 12, 2024, along with a music video. [12] The song is a collaboration with Swedish DJ and music producer Alesso. [13]
A third single, "Can You Die from a Broken Heart", was released on September 30, 2024, four days ahead of the album's release. [14] The song features vocals by Avril Lavigne, who had previously collaborated with Smith in May 2024. [15]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fix What You Didn't Break" |
| Rimes | 3:22 |
| 2. | "Want Me Back" |
| Rimes | 3:15 |
| 3. | "What Alone Looks Like" |
| Rimes | 3:33 |
| 4. | "Can You Die from a Broken Heart" (featuring Avril Lavigne) |
| Rimes | 3:30 |
| 5. | "Perfect" |
| Rimes | 3:23 |
| 6. | "Carry You Home" |
| Rimes | 4:07 |
| 7. | "Goodbye Again" |
| Rimes | 2:54 |
| 8. | "Not of This Earth" |
| Rimes | 3:14 |
| 9. | "Wish I Never Felt" |
| Guzman | 3:16 |
| 10. | "Faith" |
| Rimes | 2:34 |
| 11. | "Bittersweet" |
| Joel Bruyere | 3:16 |
| 12. | "Gave It All" |
| Rimes | 3:16 |
| 13. | "Hurtless" |
| Rimes | 2:40 |
| 14. | "Bulletproof" |
| Rimes | 3:03 |
| 15. | "California Gold" |
| Rimes | 3:18 |
| 16. | "I Like It" (with Alesso) |
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| 2:32 |
| Total length: | 51:10 | |||
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Country Albums (ARIA) [16] | 18 |
| Canadian Albums ( Billboard ) [17] | 45 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC) [18] | 55 |
| UK Country Albums (OCC) [19] | 20 |
| US Billboard 200 [20] | 65 |
| US Country Albums ( Billboard ) [21] | 12 |
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | October 4, 2024 | Sony | [8] |
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