Lovin' Lately Explained

Lovin' Lately
Cover:LovinLately.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Big & Rich featuring Tim McGraw
Album:Gravity
Genre:Country
Label:Big & Rich Records
Chronology:Big & Rich
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"Lovin' Lately" is a song by American country music duo Big & Rich featuring Tim McGraw. It was released in January 2016 as the third single from Big & Rich's third studio album, Gravity. The song was written by duo members Big Kenny and John Rich and McGraw.[1]

Critical reception

An uncredited Taste of Country review of the song was positive, saying that "Sharp storytelling and a strong bridge make this song the finest release yet from Gravity."[2]

Commercial performance

The song first entered the Hot Country Songs at No. 48 for chart dated March 12, 2016,[3] and peaked at No. 19 on the chart for October 15, 2016. The song has sold 125,000 copies as of October 2016.[4]

Music video

The music video was released as part of the Gravity Quadrilogy and stars McGraw as the bartender.[5] It was directed by Trey Fanjoy.[6]

Chart performance

Year end charts

Chart (2016)Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[7] 53
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] 71

Notes and References

  1. News: Allers. Hannahlee. Big & Rich Release New Single Featuring Tim McGraw [LISTEN]]. May 14, 2016. The Boot. December 15, 2015.
  2. News: Big & Rich (Feat. Tim McGraw), 'Lovin' Lately' [Listen]]. May 14, 2016. Taste of Country. December 30, 2015.
  3. Hot Country Songs . March 12, 2016 . Billboard . subscription .
  4. News: Top 30 Digital Country Singles Chart: October 31, 2016. Matt . Bjorke . October 31, 2016 . Roughstock .
  5. News: Paxman. Bob. Big & Rich New Video "Lovin' Lately" Features Tim McGraw. May 14, 2016. Nash Country Weekly. December 28, 2015.
  6. News: Big & Rich are "Lovin' Lately". May 14, 2016. Country Standard Time. December 23, 2015.
  7. Country Airplay: Year End 2016. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. January 5, 2017.
  8. Hot Country Songs: Year End 2016. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. January 5, 2017.