Don't Ya

Last updated
"Don't Ya"
DontYa.jpg
Single by Brett Eldredge
from the album Bring You Back
ReleasedOctober 8, 2012 (2012-10-08)
Genre Country
Length3:01
Label Atlantic Nashville
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Chris DeStefano
Brett Eldredge singles chronology
"It Ain't Gotta Be Love"
(2011)
"Don't Ya"
(2012)
"Beat of the Music"
(2013)

"Don't Ya" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Brett Eldredge. It was released on October 8, 2012, as the second single from his debut studio album Bring You Back (2013). Eldredge co-wrote the song with Chris DeStefano and Ashley Gorley, and is about a man going after a beautiful woman. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised the believable love story and vocal delivery. "Don't Ya" gave Eldredge the first of four consecutive number-one hits on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. It also peaked at numbers five and 30 on both the Hot Country Songs and Hot 100 charts respectively. The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and has sold 1,039,000 units as of February 2015. It achieved similar chart prominence in Canada, reaching number three on the Canada Country chart and number 51 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. It garnered a Gold certification from Music Canada, denoting sales of over 40,000 units in that country. An accompanying music video for the song, directed by Mason Dixon, features Eldredge being smitten by a girl at a house party.

Contents

Content

The song is about a male making advances on an attractive female. [1] It is in the key of E major with a moderate tempo, and a vocal range of B3-G5. [2]

Critical reception

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song four and a half stars out of five, writing that "Eldredge builds the tension in the room without relying on overly dramatic instrumentation or animated imagery. His story is believable, but still detailed enough to fill in gaps in color and personality. The melody leads to a great hook in a chorus that never verges on gimmicky." [3] Kyle Ward of Roughstock gave the song a favorable review, saying that "The soul influences are a new direction for Eldredge, but he nails them with a charming and seductive vocal in the style of James Otto." [4]

Commercial performance

"Don't Ya" debuted at number 58 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and number 46 on the Hot Country Songs chart for the week of October 27, 2012. [5] [6] On the week of June 8, 2013, the song debuted at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100. [7] It peaked at number 30 on the week of August 24 and stayed on the chart for twenty weeks. [8] The song was certified platinum by the RIAA in the US on September 4, 2014. [9] As of February 2015, it has sold 1,039,000 copies in the United States. [10]

In Canada, the track debuted at number 90 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the week of August 3, 2013. [11] Three weeks later, it reached number 51 on the week of August 24, remaining on the chart for thirteen weeks. [8] On October 10, "Don't Ya" was certified Gold by Music Canada. [12]

Music video

The music video was directed by Mason Dixon and premiered in March 2013. [13] The video takes place in a crowded house party that Eldredge is attending as he sees an attractive girl who has him following her throughout the party. It ends with both of them alone in a bedroom and kissing each other. Intercut are shots of Eldredge performing at said party. [14]

Charts and certifications

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anywhere with You</span> 2013 single by Jake Owen

"Anywhere with You" is a song recorded by American country music artist Jake Owen. It was released in February 2013 as the fourth single from his third studio album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night. The song was written by Ben Hayslip, David Lee Murphy and Jimmy Yeary.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lady A discography</span> Discography

Lady A are an American country music group composed of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood. They have released nine studio albums, two extended plays, two box sets, and 23 singles, not counting guest appearances or digital-only releases. The lead singers are Charles Kelly and Hillary Scott. All ten of their full-length releases have debuted in the top ten on the Top Country Albums chart, including five number-ones. They have sold 10.2 million albums in the US as of February 2016.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brett Eldredge</span> American musician and producer

Brett Ryan Eldredge is an American country music singer, songwriter and record producer, signed to Warner Music Group Nashville. Eldredge has had five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, three of which came from his debut album, Bring You Back: "Don't Ya", "Beat of the Music", and "Mean to Me".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zac Brown Band discography</span>

American country music band Zac Brown Band has released seven studio albums, two extended plays, two live albums, and twenty-nine singles. Fourteen of those singles reached number one on either the US Billboard Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay chart, while one reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jump Right In</span> 2013 single by Zac Brown Band

"Jump Right In" is a song recorded by American country music group Zac Brown Band. It was released in February 2013 as the third single from the group's third major-label album, Uncaged. The song was written by Zac Brown, Wyatt Durrette, and Jason Mraz.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Only Way I Know</span> 2012 single by Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan and Eric Church

"The Only Way I Know" is a song written by David Lee Murphy and Ben Hayslip and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean featuring Luke Bryan and Eric Church. It was released in November 2012 as the second single from Aldean's 2012 album Night Train.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">She Cranks My Tractor</span> 2012 single by Dustin Lynch

"She Cranks My Tractor" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Dustin Lynch. It was released in November 2012 as the second single from his self-titled debut album. Lynch co-wrote the song with Brett Beavers and Tim Nichols. It garnered mixed reviews from critics divided over the production and lyrical content.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Highway Don't Care</span> 2013 single by Tim McGraw featuring Taylor Swift and Keith Urban

"Highway Don't Care" is a song recorded by American country music singer Tim McGraw and singer-songwriter Taylor Swift on vocals, featuring Keith Urban on guitar. It was released to US country radio on March 25, 2013, as the third single from McGraw's first album for Big Machine Records, Two Lanes of Freedom (2013). The song was written by Mark Irwin, Josh Kear and Brad and Brett Warren. McGraw and Swift recorded their parts separately. To date, this is Swift’s seventh number one hit on Billboard's Country Airplay chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hey Pretty Girl</span> 2013 single by Kip Moore

"Hey Pretty Girl" is a song recorded by American country music artist Kip Moore. It was released in January 2013 as the fourth and final single from his debut album, Up All Night. Moore co-wrote the song with Dan Couch. As of June 19, 2013, the single had sold 500,000 copies in the United States and been certified Gold by the RIAA.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Done (The Band Perry song)</span> 2013 single by The Band Perry

"Done" is a song recorded by American country music group The Band Perry. It was released in March 2013 as the second single from their second album Pioneer. Neil and Reid Perry co-wrote the song with John Davidson and Jacob Bryant. As of August 28, 2013, the first week in which the song was no longer ranked among the top 30 selling country digital singles, the single had sold 782,000 in the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drunk Last Night</span> 2013 single by Eli Young Band

"Drunk Last Night" is a song recorded by American country music group the Eli Young Band. It was released on July 1, 2013, as the first single from their fifth studio album, 10,000 Towns, their second for Republic Nashville. The song was written by Josh Osborne and Laura Veltz.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Beat of the Music</span> 2013 single by Brett Eldredge

"Beat of the Music" is a song recorded by American country music artist Brett Eldredge. It was released on September 30, 2013 as his fourth single and the third single from his debut studio album, Bring You Back (2013). Eldredge co-wrote the song with Ross Copperman and Heather Morgan. It received mixed reviews from critics who questioned the familiarity in the production and lyricism. "Beat of the Music" gave Eldredge his second consecutive number one hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. It also peaked at numbers six and 44 on both the Hot Country Songs and Hot 100 charts respectively. The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and has sold 510,000 copies in the United States as of July 2014. It achieved similar chart prominence in Canada, reaching number two on the Canada Country chart and number 58 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. The accompanying music video for the song was directed by Shane Drake, and was filmed in Staniel Cay in the Bahamas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Let Me See Ya Girl</span> 2015 single by Cole Swindell

"Let Me See Ya Girl" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Cole Swindell. It was released to country radio in April 2015 as the fourth and final single from his self-titled debut album. "Let Me See Ya Girl" reached numbers two and nine on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts respectively. It also peaked at number 59 on the Hot 100 chart. The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and has sold 282,000 units in the United States as of October 2015. It achieved similar chart success in Canada, peaking at number eight on the Canada Country chart and number 99 on the Canadian Hot 100. An accompanying music video for the song was directed by Michael Monaco.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mean to Me (Brett Eldredge song)</span> 2014 single by Brett Eldredge

"Mean to Me" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Brett Eldredge. It was released on July 14, 2014, as his fifth single and the fourth single from his debut studio album, Bring You Back. The song was written by Eldredge and Scooter Carusoe.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lose My Mind (Brett Eldredge song)</span> 2015 single by Brett Eldredge

"Lose My Mind" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Brett Eldredge. It was released on May 4, 2015 as the first single from Eldredge's second studio album, Illinois. Eldredge co-wrote the song with Ross Copperman and Heather Morgan. Writing credit is also given to CeeLo Green, Danger Mouse, Gian Franco Reverberi and Gian Piero Reverberi for a line borrowed from Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy". Critics praised it for the mixture of both country and pop music elements throughout the production.

<i>Illinois</i> (Brett Eldredge album) Album by Brett Eldredge

Illinois is the second studio album by American country music artist Brett Eldredge. It was released on September 11, 2015 via Atlantic Records Nashville. Its lead single, "Lose My Mind", was released to country radio on May 4, 2015. The album's second single, "Drunk on Your Love" was released to country radio on November 9, 2015. The album's third single, "Wanna Be That Song" released to country radio on May 23, 2016. Eldredge co-wrote every song, and produced the album with Ross Copperman and Brad Crisler.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drunk on Your Love</span> 2015 single by Brett Eldredge

"Drunk on Your Love" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Brett Eldredge. It was released on November 9, 2015 as the second single from Eldredge's second studio album, Illinois. Eldredge wrote the song with Ross Copperman.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wanna Be That Song</span> 2016 single by Brett Eldredge

"Wanna Be That Song" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Brett Eldredge. It was released on May 23, 2016 as the third and final single from Eldredge's second studio album, Illinois. Eldredge wrote the song with Ross Copperman and Scooter Carusoe.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brett Eldredge discography</span>

The discography of American country music singer-songwriter Brett Eldredge consists of seven studio albums, thirteen music videos, and fifteen singles, of which five have reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. He first charted a number one single with "Don't Ya".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Long Way (song)</span> 2017 single by Brett Eldredge

"The Long Way" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Brett Eldredge for his self-titled third studio album (2017). Matthew J Rogers co-wrote the song, while Ross Copperman co-produced the song with Eldredge. It was first released digitally on May 12, 2017 as a promotional single for the album. "The Long Way" was serviced to American country radio on August 21, 2017 through Atlantic Records and Warner Music Nashville as the second official single from Brett Eldredge.

References

  1. Conaway, Alanna (March 3, 2013). "Story Behind The Song: Brett Eldredge - "Don't Ya"". Roughstock. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
  2. "'Don't Ya' sheet music". MusicNotes.com. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  3. Dukes, Billy (September 4, 2012). "Brett Eldredge, 'Don't Ya' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Archived from the original on February 14, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
  4. Ward, Kyle (October 9, 2012). "Single Review: Brett Eldredge - "Don't Ya"". Roughstock. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
  5. "Country Airplay: October 27, 2012" . Billboard. Archived from the original on June 21, 2019. Retrieved November 29, 2012.
  6. "Hot Country Songs: October 27, 2012" . Billboard. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  7. "The Hot 100: June 8, 2013". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 29, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  8. 1 2 "Don't Ya by Brett Eldredge". aCharts.co. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  9. 1 2 "American single certifications – Brett Eldredge – Don't Ya". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved January 10, 2014.
  10. 1 2 Bjorke, Matt (February 19, 2015). "Country Music's Top 30 Digital Singles: Week of February 19, 2015". Roughstock. Archived from the original on April 11, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  11. "Canadian Hot 100: August 3, 2013" . Billboard. Archived from the original on November 29, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  12. 1 2 "Canadian single certifications – Brett Eldredge – Don't Ya". Music Canada . Retrieved January 10, 2014.
  13. "CMT : Videos : Brett Eldredge : Don't Ya". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on August 9, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
  14. Pacella, Megan (March 24, 2013). "Brett Eldredge Falls In Love In New 'Don't Ya' Video". Taste of Country. Archived from the original on November 29, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  15. "Brett Eldredge Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  16. "Brett Eldredge Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
  17. "Brett Eldredge Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  18. "Brett Eldredge Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
  19. "Brett Eldredge Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  20. "Country Airplay: Year-End 2013". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 7, 2020. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  21. "Hot Country Songs: Year-End 2013". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 15, 2020. Retrieved December 13, 2013.