Famous (Mason Ramsey song)

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"Famous"
Famous (Official Single Cover) by Mason Ramsey.png
Single by Mason Ramsey
from the EP Famous
ReleasedApril 27, 2018 (2018-04-27)
Genre Country
Length3:12
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Joey Moi
Mason Ramsey singles chronology
"Famous"
(2018)		"The Way I See It"
(2018)

"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]

Contents

Composition

"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]

Chart performance

"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]

Live performances

Ramsey performed the song at the Stagecoach Festival, along with his cover of "Lovesick Blues", during Florida Georgia Line's set. [5]

Critical reception

Critical reaction to the song was positive, with praise for Ramsey's successful transition to serious country music. [6]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Famous"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [10] Gold40,000‡
United States (RIAA) [11] Gold500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. 1 2 Betts, Stepher L. (April 27, 2018). "Hear Yodeling Kid Mason Ramsey's Moving Debut Song 'Famous'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  2. ↑ Levenson, Luke (May 7, 2018). "See Yodeling Kid Mason Ramsey Sing Hank Williams at the Grand Ole Opry". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 7, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Country Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on April 29, 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 Asker, Jim (May 8, 2018). "Mason Ramsey, 11, Is Newly 'Famous' on Country Charts; Willie Nelson, 85, Still Is". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  5. ↑ Paulson, Dave (April 29, 2018). "'Yodeling Kid' Mason Ramsey signs record deal in Nashville, performs at Stagecoach". USA Today. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Review: Mason Ramsey 'Famous'". The Edge. 2018-05-06. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
  7. ↑ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart > Heatseeker Singles". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 2018-05-04. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  9. ↑ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Canadian single certifications – Mason Ramsey – Famous". Music Canada . Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  11. ↑ "American single certifications – Mason Ramsey – Famous". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved August 12, 2022.
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