Heading South (song) explained

Heading South
Cover:Zach Bryan - Heading South.jpeg
Type:single
Artist:Zach Bryan
Album:Elisabeth
Genre:Alternative country
Length:3:30
Label:Warner
Producer:Leo Alba
Next Title:Oklahoma City
Next Year:2020

"Heading South" is a song by American singer-songwriter Zach Bryan. It was released on September 30, 2019, as a single from his second studio album Elisabeth, which was released on May 8, 2020. The song was written by Bryan, and produced by Leo Alba.[1]

Content

The song was originally released in 2019, but in 2020, it garnered attention on the Internet, gaining over 30 million plays on Spotify.[2] Bryan stated that he recorded the song behind his barracks when he served in the United States Navy.[3]

Music video

The music video was shot in his Navy barracks on his phone.[4] As of September 2024, the video has received over 30 million views.

Commercial performance

It reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart dated March 13, 2021, becoming Bryan's first entry.[5] On November 4, 2021, the song obtained RIAA Gold certification.[6]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021–2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[7] 9

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[8] 80

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Heading South – Zach Bryan. Spotify. December 10, 2021.
  2. Web site: Fast-rising country artist Zach Bryan makes his Opry debut this weekend. Tennessean. Leimkuehler. Matthew. April 9, 2021. December 10, 2021.
  3. Web site: Zach Bryan On How Music Helped Him Stay Sane While Deployed. NPR. Douris. Raina. June 17, 2021. December 10, 2021.
  4. Web site: Zach Bryan Debuts New EP 'Quiet, Heavy Dreams'. Broadway World. Jae Leiber. Sarah. November 27, 2020. December 10, 2021.
  5. Web site: Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of March 13, 2021. Billboard. December 10, 2021. subscription.
  6. Web site: Zach Bryan's "Heading South" Is Officially Gold-Certified. Whiskey Riff. Cox. Brady. November 5, 2021. December 10, 2021.
  7. Web site: Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 46. sv. Sverigetopplistan. November 20, 2024.
  8. Web site: Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 10, 2021.

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