"Tailgate to Heaven" | ||||
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Single by Shawn Austin featuring Chris Lane | ||||
from the EP Planes Don't Wait | ||||
Released | August 11, 2021 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:05 | |||
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"Tailgate to Heaven" on YouTube |
"Tailgate to Heaven" is a song by Canadian country artist Shawn Austin featuring American country artist Chris Lane. The song was written by Kelly Archer,Rodney Clawson,and Will Bundy,while Bundy produced the track with Scott Cooke. [1] It marked the debut release from Local Hay Records,a joint venture between Big Loud,Dallas Smith,and their partners. [2]
Austin and Lane were initially going to do a different song together,but once Lane heard "Tailgate to Heaven",he wanted to be a part of it and Austin said yes "without hesitation". [1] He remarked that he was "humbled" to have Lane on the track. [3]
Nanci Dagg of Canadian Beats Media called the song a "beautiful ballad". [1] Jenna Weishar of Front Porch Music stated the song had a "rock-country flare",noting Austin's "smooth vocals" and adding that Chris Lane was a "perfect match for the duet" as their voices "elevate each other". [4] Will Chernoff of Rhythm Changes said "Tailgate to Heaven" was "more interesting" than Austin's previous radio singles. [5]
Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref |
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2022 | CCMA | Single Of The Year | Nominated | [6] [7] |
"Tailgate to Heaven" reached a peak of number five on the Billboard Canada Country chart,surpassing Austin's previous career high of seven set by "What Do I Know" in 2019. [8] It also peaked at number 61 on the Canadian Hot 100,becoming Austin's first career entry on his national all-genre chart [9] and Lane's career highest charting entry there as well. [10] The song has been certified Gold by Music Canada. [11]
The official music video for "Tailgate to Heaven" features both Austin and Lane and premiered on November 4,2021. [12] It was filmed in Tennessee and directed by Justin Clough. [13]
Chart (2021–2022) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [9] | 61 |
Canada Country ( Billboard ) [8] | 5 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada) [11] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
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