I'm Comin' Over (song) explained

I'm Comin' Over
Cover:ImCominOver.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Chris Young
Album:I'm Comin' Over
Recorded:2015
Genre:Country
Label:RCA Nashville
Prev Title:Lonely Eyes
Prev Year:2014
Next Title:Think of You
Next Year:2016

"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. It is Young's only solo single from the album, as the album's next two singles "Think of You" and "Sober Saturday Night" are collaborations with Cassadee Pope and Vince Gill, respectively. The song was written by Young, Corey Crowder and Josh Hoge.

Reception

Critical

The song received positive reviews from critics. Taste of Country reviewed the song positively, saying that "New Chris Young is doubling down on the traditional. "I’m Comin' Over" is drenched in weeping pedal steel and familiar country themes. The song relies on Young's sturdy voice, which is as solid as a mountain on this power ballad."[1] In 2017, Billboard contributor Chuck Dauphin put "I'm Comin' Over" at number ten on his top 10 list of Young's best songs.[2]

Commercial

"I'm Comin' Over" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 57 and Hot Country Songs at number 8 on its first week of release. It was the second best-selling country songs with 71,000 copies sold.[3] It became Young's sixth number one single on the Country Airplay chart dated November 28, 2015, and his first since "You" in February 2012. The song was certified Gold by the RIAA on September 23, 2015, and Platinum on January 11, 2016. It has sold 725,000 copies in the US as of February 2016.[4]

Music video

The music video was directed by David McClister/Trey Fanjoy and premiered in May 2015.[5]

Chart performance

Year-end charts

Chart (2015)Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[6] 46
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] 13

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Young, 'I'm Comin' Over' [Listen]]. May 11, 2015. Taste of Country. September 27, 2015.
  2. Chris Young's 10 Best Songs: Critic's Picks. Dauphin. Chuck. Chuck Dauphin. Billboard. July 24, 2017. May 18, 2020.
  3. News: Country Music's Top 30 Digital Singles: Week of May 20, 2015. Matt Bjorke . May 20, 2015 .
  4. News: The Top 30 Digital Country Singles: February 16, 2016. Matt. Bjorke. February 16, 2016 .
  5. Web site: CMT : Videos : Chris Young : I'm Comin' Over. https://web.archive.org/web/20150529111102/http://www.cmt.com/videos/chris-young/1204679/im-comin-over.jhtml. dead. May 29, 2015. Country Music Television. May 29, 2015.
  6. Best of 2015: Country Airplay . . . 2015 . December 9, 2015.
  7. Best of 2015: Hot Country Songs . . . 2015 . December 9, 2015.
  8. Hot Country Songs: Year End 2016. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 8, 2016.