| Famous | |
| Cover: | Famous (Official Single Cover) by Mason Ramsey.png |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Mason Ramsey |
| Ep: | Famous |
| Genre: | Country |
| Label: | |
| Producer: | Joey Moi |
| Next Title: | The Way I See It |
| Next Year: | 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]
"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]
| Chart (2018) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Heatseekers (Recorded Music NZ)[7] | 4 | |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 62 | |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) | 4 |