"Famous" | ||||
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Single by Mason Ramsey | ||||
from the EP Famous | ||||
Released | April 27, 2018 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:12 | |||
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Producer(s) | Joey Moi | |||
Mason Ramsey singles chronology | ||||
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"Famous" is the debut single by American singer Mason Ramsey, released on April 27, 2018 by Atlantic and Big Loud Records. [1] Produced by Joey Moi, the song was written by Mason Ramsey, Tyler Hubbard, Corey Crowder, Sarah Buxton and Canaan Smith. [2] It was serviced to country radio on April 30. [3]
"Famous" blends traditional country with modern styles, which a Rolling Stone writer compared to Luke Bryan. Lyrically, the song narrates a pre-adolescent romance. [1]
"Famous" entered at number 62 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number 4 on Hot Country Songs. It debuted with 10.8 million US streams and 19,000 sold in its first week. [4]
Ramsey performed the song at the Stagecoach Festival, along with his cover of "Lovesick Blues", during Florida Georgia Line's set. [5]
Critical reaction to the song was positive, with praise for Ramsey's successful transition to serious country music. [6]
Weekly charts
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada) [10] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
United States (RIAA) [11] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |