Shotgun Rider

Last updated
"Shotgun Rider"
ShotgunRider.jpg
Single by Tim McGraw
from the album Sundown Heaven Town
ReleasedSeptember 8, 2014 (2014-09-08)
Genre
Length3:56
Label Big Machine
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Tim McGraw singles chronology
"Meanwhile Back at Mama's"
(2014)		"Shotgun Rider"
(2014)		"Diamond Rings and Old Barstools"
(2015)

"Shotgun Rider" is a song recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released on September 8, 2014 as the third single from his second studio album for Big Machine Records, Sundown Heaven Town . [2] [3] The song was written by Marv Green, Hillary Lindsey, and Troy Verges. [4]

Contents

McGraw previously recorded a different song of the same name on his 2007 album, Let It Go . [5]

Critical reception

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave "Shotgun Rider" a favorable review, writing that "the song is an example of how the singer, producer and songwriter all need to come together to create beautiful music." [6] Chuck Dauphin of Billboard called it "the perfect mix of old-school McGraw with some stirring steel guitar work and a few new sounds with some nifty guitar riffs." [7] Kurt Wolff of radio.com called it "a midtempo song with a cool, confident melody that feels tailor-made for a road-trip mixtape." [8]

Music video

The music video was directed by Bennett Miller and premiered in October 2014. [9]

Chart performance

"Shotgun Rider" debuted at number 51 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of September 20, 2014. [10] It also debuted at number 25 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of October 4, 2014. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA on January 9, 2015, [11] and as of March 2015, the single has sold 665,000 copies in the United States. [12]

Chart (2014–15)Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [13] 54
Canada Country ( Billboard ) [14] 1
US Billboard Hot 100 [15] 38
US Country Airplay ( Billboard ) [16] 1
US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [17] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (2014)Position
US Country Airplay ( Billboard ) [18] 77
US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [19] 72
Chart (2015)Position
US Country Airplay ( Billboard ) [20] 60
US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [21] 40

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [22] Platinum1,000,000Double-dagger-14-plain.png

Double-dagger-14-plain.pngsales+streaming figures based on certification alone

Related Research Articles

Tim McGraw discography

American singer and songwriter Tim McGraw has had 16 studio albums, 13 compilation albums, and 72 singles. His highest-certified albums are 1994's Not a Moment Too Soon and 2000's Greatest Hits, at 6× Platinum certification each. Twelve of his fifteen studio albums have also reached number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

If Youre Reading This

"If You're Reading This" is a song performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw. The song was first performed at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) awards, which were held in Las Vegas, Nevada and aired May 15, 2007 on CBS. Shortly after McGraw's live performance, several radio stations began playing a telecast of the song, boosting it to a debut at number 35 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts from unsolicited airplay. A remixed version of the live recording was later released to radio as a single, overlapping Tim's then-current single, "I Need You",.

Truck Yeah

"Truck Yeah" is a song recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. Written by Chris Lucas and Preston Brust of LoCash, Chris Janson, and Danny Myrick, the song was released on July 3, 2012 as the first single from his album Two Lanes of Freedom and his first single for Big Machine Records. The release of the single overlapped McGraw's then current single "Right Back Atcha Babe," promoted by Curb Records, due to a rivalry between the two record labels.

One of Those Nights (Tim McGraw song) 2012 single by Tim McGraw

"One of Those Nights" is a song written by Luke Laird, Rodney Clawson, and Chris Tompkins and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in November 2012 as the second single from his 2013 album Two Lanes of Freedom and his second one from Big Machine Records.

Changed (song)

"Changed" is a song recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released in December 2012 as the third single from their eighth studio album of the same name. The song was written by Gary LeVox, Wendell Mobley and Neil Thrasher. It was released to country radio on December 17, 2012 and AC and Christian AC radio on January 22, 2013.

Highway Dont Care 2013 single by Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift featuring Keith Urban

"Highway Don't Care" is a song performed by American country music singer Tim McGraw and singer-songwriter Taylor Swift on vocals, featuring Keith Urban on guitar. It was released in March 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.

Beat This Summer

"Beat This Summer" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Brad Paisley. It was released in March 2013 as the second single from his 2013 album Wheelhouse. Paisley co-wrote this song with Chris DuBois and Luke Laird.

Southern Girl 2013 single by Tim McGraw

"Southern Girl" is a song written by Jaren Johnston, Rodney Clawson, and Lee Thomas Miller and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in July 2013 as the fourth single from McGraw's album Two Lanes of Freedom.

Mine Would Be You 2013 single by Blake Shelton

"Mine Would Be You" is a song written by Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington, and Deric Ruttan and recorded by American country music artist Blake Shelton. It was released in July 2013 as the third single from Shelton's 2013 album Based on a True Story…. The song reached number one the US Billboard Country Airplay chart.

Whatever Shes Got 2013 single by David Nail

"Whatever She's Got" is a song recorded by American country music artist David Nail. It was released in May 2013 as the first single from Nail's third studio album, I'm a Fire. The album was released on March 4, 2014. The song was written by Jimmy Robbins and Jon Nite.

Lookin for That Girl

"Lookin' for That Girl" is a song recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in January 2014 as the first single from his second studio album for Big Machine Records, Sundown Heaven Town. The single was still rising the charts when Big Machine Records pulled it so that McGraw's next single, "Meanwhile Back at Mama's", could be released.

Meanwhile Back at Mamas 2014 single by Tim McGraw featuring Faith Hill

"Meanwhile Back at Mama's" is a song recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw and his wife Faith Hill. It was released in April 2014 as the second single from his second studio album for Big Machine Records, Sundown Heaven Town. The song was written by Jeffrey Steele, Jaren Johnston and Tom Douglas.

Burnin It Down 2014 single by Jason Aldean

"Burnin' It Down" is a song written by Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins and Florida Georgia Line members Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in July 2014 as the first single from his Aldean's 2014 album Old Boots, New Dirt. The song won the "Top Country Song" category at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, but polarized critics.

<i>Sundown Heaven Town</i> 2014 studio album by Tim McGraw

Sundown Heaven Town is the thirteenth studio album by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released via Big Machine Records on September 16, 2014.

Like a Cowboy

"Like a Cowboy" is a song recorded by American country music artist Randy Houser. It was released in May 2014 as the fourth single from his third studio album, How Country Feels. Houser wrote the song with Brice Long.

Lonely Tonight 2014 single by Blake Shelton featuring Ashley Monroe

"Lonely Tonight" is a song written by Brent Anderson and Ryan Hurd and recorded by American country music singer Blake Shelton, featuring country singer and Pistol Annies member Ashley Monroe. It was recorded for Shelton's eighth studio album, Bringing Back the Sunshine (2014) and was released to country radio in fall 2014 as the album's second single. The song received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance.

Diamond Rings and Old Barstools

"Diamond Rings and Old Barstools" is a song recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw featuring Catherine Dunn. It was released in January 2015 as the fourth and final single from his second studio album for Big Machine Records, Sundown Heaven Town. The song was written by Jonathan Singleton, Barry Dean and Luke Laird.

Im Comin Over (song) 2015 single by Chris Young

"I'm Comin' Over" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Chris Young. It was released on May 11, 2015 as the lead single to his fifth studio album of the same name, which was released on November 13, 2015. The song was written by Young, Corey Crowder and Josh Hoge.

Top of the World (Tim McGraw song)

"Top of the World" is a song recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released to radio on August 4, 2015 as the lead single to his third studio album for Big Machine Records, Damn Country Music, released on November 6, 2015, and his fourteenth overall single for Big Machine. The song was written by Josh Osborne, Jimmy Robbins and Jon Nite.

How Ill Always Be

"How I'll Always Be" is a song performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw and written by Chris Janson, Jamie Paulin, and Jeremy Stover. It was released on July 11, 2016, as the third single from McGraw's 14th studio album Damn Country Music.

References

  1. ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (September 15, 2014). "Sundown Heaven Town - Tim McGraw | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
  2. ↑ Allers, Hannahlee (August 29, 2014). "Tim McGraw Releases 'Shotgun Rider' Single". The Boot. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  3. ↑ Wyland, Sarah (September 2, 2014). "Tim McGraw Releases "Shotgun Rider," Shares How He Chooses Songs". Great American Country . Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  4. ↑ Dunkerley, Beville (August 28, 2014). "Tim McGraw's New Single 'Shotgun Rider' Is Mood-Enhancing Trip". Rolling Stone . Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Let It Go". Allmusic . Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  6. ↑ Dukes, Billy (August 26, 2014). "Tim McGraw, 'Shotgun Rider' – ToC Critic's Pick [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  7. ↑ Dauphin, Chuck (September 16, 2014). "Tim McGraw, 'Sundown Heaven Town': Track-by-Track Album Review". Billboard . Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  8. ↑ Wolff, Kurt (August 26, 2014). "Tim McGraw Drives Toward Album Release with New Single 'Shotgun Rider'". radio.com. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  9. ↑ "CMT : Videos : Tim McGraw : Shotgun Rider". Country Music Television . Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  10. ↑ Morris, Edward (September 13, 2014). "Kenny Chesney Has America's Top Country Song With "American Kids"". Country Music Television . Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  11. ↑ "American single certifications – Tim McGraw – Shotgun Rider". Recording Industry Association of America.If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  12. ↑ Matt Bjorke (March 18, 2015). "Country Music's Top 30 Digital Singles: Week of March 18, 2015". Roughstock. Sale figure given here
  13. ↑ "Tim McGraw Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  14. ↑ "Tim McGraw Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
  15. ↑ "Tim McGraw Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  16. ↑ "Tim McGraw Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
  17. ↑ "Tim McGraw Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  18. ↑ "Billboard Country Update for December 15, 2014" (PDF). Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. December 15, 2014. p. 17. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Best of 2014: Hot Country Songs". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Best of 2015: Country Airplay". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  21. ↑ "Best of 2015: Hot Country Songs". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  22. ↑ "American single certifications – Tim McGraw – Shotgun Rider". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved March 21, 2015.If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.