Country Again

2021 single by Thomas Rhett
"Country Again"
Single by Thomas Rhett
from the album Country Again: Side A
ReleasedApril 12, 2021 (2021-04-12)
GenreCountry pop
Length3:41
LabelValory
Songwriter(s)
  • Thomas Rhett
  • Ashley Gorley
  • Zach Crowell
Producer(s)
  • Dann Huff
  • Jesse Frasure
Thomas Rhett singles chronology
"God Who Listens"
(2021) 		"Country Again"
(2021) 		"Thank You Lord"
(2021)
Music video
"Country Again" on YouTube

"Country Again" is a song recorded by American country music singer Thomas Rhett for his fifth studio album, Country Again: Side A (2021). The song was written by Rhett, Ashley Gorley, and Zach Crowell, while produced by Jesse Frasure and Dann Huff.[1] It was released by Valory on April 12, 2021, as the second single from the album.

Background

Rhett accepted an interview, and said: “It’s one of my favorite songs I’ve written yet and honestly just feels full circle in so many ways… it’s about the crazy journey I’ve been on over the last decade and ultimately finding my way back home.”[2]

Rhett told Billboard: “‘Country Again’ is not just a song title – it does represent 80-90% of this album.[3] The song is about Rhett sharing quality time with friends and family, and suggests that the past year’s touring shutdowns have given him ample time to slow down and reconnect with loved ones and with himself.[4]

Music video

The music video was released on April 13, 2021. It was directed by TK McKamy,[5] who directed many of Rhett's previous music videos, including "Die a Happy Man",[6] "Marry Me",[7] and "What's Your Country Song".[8] It shows Rhett performing the song with a guitar at an old warehouse.[5]

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from the liner notes of Country Again: Side A.[9]

  • Stuart Duncan – fiddle
  • Paul Franklin – steel guitar
  • Jesse Frasure – programming
  • Dann Huff – electric guitar, programming
  • David Huff – programming
  • Charlie Judge – B-3 organ
  • Chris Kimmerer – drums
  • Justin Niebank – programming
  • Josh Reedy – background vocals
  • Thomas Rhett – lead vocals
  • Jimmie Lee Sloas – bass guitar
  • Ilya Toshinsky – acoustic guitar, banjo
  • Derek Wells – electric guitar

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Country Again"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australia Country Hot 50 (TMN)[10] 23
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 42
Canada Country (Billboard)[12] 1
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 42
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[14] 1
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[15] 5

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Country Again"
Chart (2021) Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[16] 29
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[17] 25

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[18] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Duke, Billy (April 13, 2021). "Thomas Rhett, Country Again: His Most Traditional Single in Years [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  2. ^ Schube, Will (April 13, 2021). "Thomas Rhett Releases Title Track From New Double Album, 'Country Again: Side A'". Udiscovermusic. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  3. ^ Evans Price, Deborah (April 29, 2021). "Thomas Rhett Thanks God He's a Country Boy on New Album, 'Country Again: Side A'". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  4. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (April 13, 2021). "Thomas Rhett Returns to His Roots on New Single "Country Again"". CMT News. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Colley, Katie (April 13, 2021). "Thomas Rhett Drops Title Track And Music Video Off Upcoming Album 'Country Again: Side A': 'It's One Of My Favourite Songs I've Written'". ET Canada. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
  6. ^ Anderson, Danielle (September 17, 2015). "Thomas Rhett Shows His Romantic Side in Brand New Video for 'Die a Happy Man'". People. Archived from the original on February 28, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  7. ^ Gage, Jeff (December 18, 2017). "See Thomas Rhett's Poignant 'Marry Me' Video". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 1, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  8. ^ Shelburne, Craig (November 16, 2020). "In a New Video, Thomas Rhett Asks, 'What's Your Country Song'?". CMT News. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  9. ^ Thomas Rhett (2021). Country Again: Side A (CD booklet). The Valory Music Co. VMCTR5001A.
  10. ^ "Country Hot 50: Issue 1368". The Music Network. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  11. ^ "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  12. ^ "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  13. ^ "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  14. ^ "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  15. ^ "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  16. ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  17. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  18. ^ "American single certifications – Thomas Rhett – Country Again". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
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