Singles Only (EP) explained

Singles Only
Type:	EP
Artist:	James Barker Band
Cover:	JBB-SinglesOnly.png
Genre:	Country
Label:	Universal Canada
Prev Title:	Game On
Prev Year:	2017
Next Title:	JBB-Sides
Next Year:	2020

Singles Only is the second EP by Canadian country music band James Barker Band, released on May 24, 2019.^{[1] [2]} Upon its release, Singles Only debuted at number 68 on the Canadian Albums Chart.^[3] The EP includes the Platinum-certified #1 hit "Keep It Simple", and the Gold-certified top ten hits "Good Together" and "There's a Drink for That".

Singles

"Good Together" was released as the debut single from the then-upcoming EP in January 2018,^[4] and peaked at #6 on the Canadian country radio chart.^[5] It went on to become the most-played Canadian song at Canadian country radio in 2018,^[6] and was certified Platinum by Music Canada.

"Keep It Simple" was released as the second single in January 2019,^{[7] [8]} and went on to hit #1 on the Canadian country radio chart.^[9] It was released to American country radio in May 2019.^[10] It peaked at 87 on the Canadian Hot 100^[11] and was certified Platinum by Music Canada.

"There's a Drink for That" was released as the third single to radio to coincide with the EP's release in May 2019,^[12] and would peak at #2 on the Canadian country radio chart.^[5] It was certified Gold by Music Canada.

"Slow Down Town" was released as the fourth single in February 2020,^[13] and would peak at #21 on the Canada Country chart.^[5]

Charts

Singles

Year	Single	Peak positions		Certifications
		CAN Country	CAN
2018	"Good Together"	6	—	MC: Platinum
2019	"Keep It Simple"	1	87	MC: Platinum
	"There's a Drink for That"	2	—	MC: Gold
2020	"Slow Down Town"	21	—

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Work	Result	Ref
2019			Single of the Year	"Good Together		^[14]
2020	CCMA	Album Of The Year	Singles Only		^[15]
		Single Of The Year	"Keep It Simple"
	CMAO Awards	Single of the Year	"Keep It Simple"		^[16]
		Album of the Year	Singles Only
		Music Video of the Year	"Keep It Simple"

Release history

Release formats for Singles Only! Country! Date! Format! Label!

Various	May 24, 2019	Digital download
		Compact disc
		Streaming
	April 17, 2020	Vinyl

Notes and References

1. Web site: Singles Only – James Barker, James Barker Band Songs, Reviews, Credits. AllMusic. April 27, 2020.
2. Web site: JAMES BARKER BAND RETURN WITH THEIR SOPHOMORE EP, SINGLES ONLY. UMusic.ca. Universal Music Canada. April 27, 2020.
3. James Barker Band Chart History (Canadian Albums). Billboard. April 27, 2020.
4. Web site: James Barker Band's new single "Good Together" becomes the #1 most-added song at Canadian country music radio shortly after its release date. Canadian Beats Media. January 27, 2018.
5. James Barker Band Chart History (Canada Country) . . August 2, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211201062400/https://www.billboard.com/artist/james-barker-band/chart-history/ccw/ . December 1, 2021. dead.
6. Web site: James Barker Band set to release sophomore EP 'Singles Only'. SoundCheck Entertainment. 22 May 2019 . April 28, 2020.
7. Web site: James Barker Band release "Keep It Simple". Taryn. McElheran. Canadian Beats Media. January 30, 2019.
8. Web site: JAMES BARKER BAND RETURN WITH THEIR NEW SINGLE "KEEP IT SIMPLE". UMusic.ca. Universal Music Canada. April 28, 2020.
9. Web site: James Barker Band headines 31st Magna Hoedown. Newmarket Today. July 21, 2019.
10. Web site: James Barker Band - Keep It Simple. May 21, 2019. Daily Play MPE. Destiny Media Technologies.
11. James Barker Band Chart History (Canadian Hot 100) . Billboard. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20220111115036/http://www.billboard.com/artist/james-barker-band/chart-history/can/. January 11, 2022. August 2, 2022.
12. Annie. Reuter. James Barker Band Ring In Summer with Feel-Good 'There's a Drink For That' Video: Exclusive. Billboard. May 24, 2019.
13. Web site: James Barker Band Pay Tribute To Hometown In New Music Video For 'Slow Down Town'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200216135018/https://etcanada.com/news/593086/james-barker-band-pay-tribute-to-hometown-in-new-music-video-for-slow-down-town/. dead. February 16, 2020. ET Canada. Corus Entertainment. February 14, 2020.
14. Web site: 2019 CCMA Award Nominees – Canadian Country Music Association . www.ccma.org . 17 August 2019.
15. Web site: 2020 CCMA Awards: The complete country music winners list . Global News . 28 September 2020.
16. Web site: 2020 Winners & Nominees. CMA Ontario. January 10, 2021.