Don't It

"Don't It"
Single by Billy Currington
from the album Summer Forever
Released October 27, 2014
Format Music download
Genre Country
Length 3:07
Label Mercury Nashville
Writer(s) Ross Copperman
Ashley Gorley
Jaren Johnston
Producer(s) Dann Huff
Billy Currington singles chronology
"We Are Tonight"
(2013)		 "Don't It"
(2014)

"Don't It" is a song recorded by American country music artist Billy Currington. It was released in October 2014 as the first single from his upcoming sixth studio album.[1] The song was written by Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, and Jaren Johnston and produced by Dann Huff.[2]

Critical reception

The song received a favorable review from Taste of Country, which stated that "the Georgia-based singer continues to nudge his beach-inspired style forward." The review went on to say "an infectious melody and the singer’s charm make this song irresistible."[3]

Music video

The music video was directed by Peter Zavadil and premiered in January 2015.[4]

Chart performance

"Don't It" debuted at number 53 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of November 8, 2014.[5] It also debuted at number 36 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of November 8, 2014. It also debuted at number 14 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart for the week of March 7, 2015. It also debuted at number 48 on the Canada Country chart for the week of March 21, 2015. It also debuted at number 76 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart for the week of April 25, 2015. The song has sold 193,000 copies in the U.S. as of April 2015.[6]

Chart (2014-15) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 58
Canada Country (Billboard)[8] 8
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 54
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[10] 6
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] 7

References

  1. ↑ Allers, Hannahlee (November 8, 2014). "Billy Currington Shares New Single, ‘Don’t It’". The Boot. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  2. ↑ Bjorke, Matt (October 13, 2014). "Billy Currington To Release New Single “Don’t It”". Roughstock. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Billy Currington, ‘Don’t It’ [Listen]". Taste of Country. October 28, 2014. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  4. ↑ "CMT : Videos : Billy Currington : Don't It". Country Music Television. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  5. ↑ Morris, Edward (October 31, 2014). "Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean Have Top Album, Song for Second Week". Country Music Television. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  6. ↑ Matt Bjorke (April 22, 2015). "The Top 30 Digital Singles – April 22, 2015". Roughstock. Sale figure given
  7. ↑ "Billy Currington Album & Song Chart History" Canadian Hot 100 for Billy Currington.
  8. ↑ "Billy Currington Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Canada Country for Billy Currington.
  9. ↑ "Billy Currington Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Billy Currington. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Billy Currington Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Country Airplay for Billy Currington.
  11. ↑ "Billy Currington Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Billy Currington.