Diamonds (Morgan Evans song) explained

"Diamonds" is a song by Australian singer songwriter Morgan Evans, released on 8 November 2019^[1] as the lead single from Evans' forthcoming third studio album. The week following its release, it was the most added song on Australian radio.^[2] The song has peaked at number 94 on The Australian ARIA charts.

The song won Most Performed Country Work at the APRA Music Awards of 2021.^{[3] [4]}

Background

Evans said the song is a love song written for wife Kelsea Ballerini.^[5] Evans said "It's a fun love song, but deeper than that it celebrates that journey, from lost to found, you feel when you meet that person and everything changes, forever". Evans further said "I handpicked my dream band for the session and I can hear each of their personalities in the record. It just sounds really fresh to me, I'm really proud of that, I can't wait to start playing it live!".^[6]

Music video

The music video was released on 12 November 2019.^[7]

Charts

Chart (2019–20)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA Charts)[8]	94
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9]	52

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label	Version
Australia	8 November 2019[10]	Digital download, streaming, Contemporary Hit Radio	Warner Australasia	Original
Worldwide	27 November 2019[11]	Digital download, streaming	Warner Nashville	International mix
Worldwide	3 April 2020[12]	Digital download, streaming	Warner Nashville	Acoustic
Worldwide	29 May 2020[13]	Digital download, streaming	Warner Nashville	Cash Cash Remix

Notes and References

1. Web site: Diamonds - single. Apple Music Australia. 8 November 2019. 16 January 2020.
2. Web site: Morgan Evans shines bright with Most Added title for 'Diamonds' . The Music Network. 15 November 2019. 16 January 2020.
3. Web site: Nominees announced for the 2021 APRA Music Awards . APRA AMCOS . 31 March 2021 .
4. Web site: Midnight Oil, Tones And I among big winners at 2021 APRA Music Awards . Industry Observer. 29 April 2021. 30 April 2021.
5. Web site: Morgan Evans Talks Possible Duets Album With Wife Kelsea Ballerini, Debuts New Song 'Diamonds' . https://web.archive.org/web/20191109025011/https://etcanada.com/news/537629/morgan-evans-on-bonding-over-tequila-with-wife-kelsea-ballerini-debuts-new-song-diamonds/. dead. 9 November 2019. ET Canada. 8 November 2019. 16 January 2020.
6. Web site: Aussie Star Morgan Evans Shines With New Song 'Diamonds' . Hit Radio. 8 November 2019 . 16 January 2020.
7. Web site: Morgan Evans - "Diamonds" (Official Music Video). YouTube. 12 November 2019. 16 January 2020.
8. Web site: ARIA Chart Watch #559. auspOp. 11 January 2020. 11 January 2020. 11 January 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200111063859/https://www.auspop.com.au/2020/1/aria-chart-watch-559/. dead.
9. Country Airplay: February 29, 2020. Billboard. 25 February 2020.
10. Web site: Singles to Radio (8 November 2019). The Music Network. 8 November 2019. 16 January 2020.
11. Web site: Diamonds (International Mix) - single. Apple Music Australia. 27 November 2019. 16 January 2020.
12. Web site: Diamonds (Acoustic) - single. Apple Music Australia. 3 April 2020. 21 June 2020.
13. Web site: Diamonds (Cash Cash remix) - single. Apple Music Australia. 29 May 2020. 21 June 2020.