Just the Way explained

Just the Way
Cover:Just The Way.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Parmalee and Blanco Brown
Album:For You
Recorded:2019
Genre:Country[1]
Label:Stoney Creek
Producer:David Fanning[2]
Chronology:Parmalee
Prev Title:Be Alright
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Take My Name
Next Year:2021

"Just the Way" is a song recorded by American country music group Parmalee and American rapper Blanco Brown. It was released on December 13, 2019 as the first single from Parmalee's seventh studio album For You.[3] The song was written by Parmalee's lead vocalist Matt Thomas, along with Kevin Bard and Nolan Sipe.

Background

"Just the Way" is an upbeat song with a catchy melody that fits the content of the track, and praises folks for being true to themselves and encourages self-acceptance.[3]

Music video

The music video was uploaded on February 26, 2020. The video shines a spotlight on different types of women, from a young girl who's in a wheelchair to an older woman full of life. The scene is set against a colorful backdrop as the guys hand each woman red, pink, and yellow roses, the camera capturing their delighted reactions as the bubbly pop-country song plays.[4]

Live performance

On December 1, 2019, Parmalee and Brown debuted "Just the Way" during halftime of Sunday Night Football.[5]

Charts

"Just the Way" debuted at number 59 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated May 30, 2020. In January 2021, it became Parmalee's first Top 10 country single since "Already Callin' You Mine" in 2015, and in March it became their second number one single, and their first since "Carolina" in December 2013. In addition, it was Brown's first number one single on the Country Airplay chart.

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)Position
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 88
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] 8
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] 40

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
VariousDecember 13, 2019Stoney Creek
United StatesApril 12, 2021Adult contemporary radio[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Just the Way - Single by Parmalee & Blanco Brown. Apple Music. September 20, 2020.
  2. Web site: Credits. AllMusic. December 21, 2020.
  3. Web site: Blanco Brown and Parmalee Debut New Collaboration, "Just the Way". countrymusictattletale.com. Jessica. December 3, 2019. September 20, 2020.
  4. Web site: Blanco Brown and Parmalee share smile-filled "Just the Way" video. ABC Audio. February 25, 2020. September 20, 2020.
  5. Web site: Blanco Brown and Parmalee's "Just The Way" Starts 2020 with Viral Success. Music Mayhem Magazine. Boot Kickin' Mayhem. January 17, 2020. September 20, 2020.
  6. Web site: Country Hot 50: Issue 1333. The Music Network. March 20, 2021.
  7. Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2020. Billboard. December 3, 2020.
  8. Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 2, 2021.
  9. Country Airplay – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 2, 2021.
  10. Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 2, 2021.
  11. Web site: Future Releases for Hot/Modern/AC Radio Stations. All Access. October 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210401091256/https://www.allaccess.com/hot-modern-ac/future-releases. April 1, 2021.

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