"Whiskey on You" is a song by American country music singer Nate Smith. It was released on June 27, 2022 as the first single from his self-titled debut album (2023).

"Whiskey on You"
Single by Nate Smith
from the album Nate Smith
ReleasedJune 27, 2022 (2022-06-27)
GenreCountry
Length3:04
LabelArista Nashville
Songwriter(s)
  • Nate Smith
  • Russell Sutton
  • Lindsay Rimes
Producer(s)Lindsay Rimes
Nate Smith singles chronology
"Whiskey on You"
(2022)
"World on Fire"
(2023)
Music video
"Whiskey on You" on YouTube

History

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Smith attended a songwriting retreat with Lindsay Rimes and Russell Sutton in 2022. He recorded a demo of the song in the kitchen of music executive Jim Catino. Smith attempted to make a full version of the song in the studio, but after being unable to find a suitable recording there, he and Rimes decided to use the vocal track from the demo in the final recording.[1]

Music video

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The song also received a music video directed by Chris Ashlee, portraying the song's central theme of a breakup.[2]

Chart performance

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Whiskey on You"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[10] 2× Platinum 160,000
United States (RIAA)[11] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Nate Smith, Rising Country Singer/Songwriter With A Strong Voice, Talks About His Debut Hit "Whiskey On You" And Writing His Songs". Songwriter Universe. November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  2. ^ "NATE SMITH DEBUTS 'WHISKEY ON YOU' MUSIC VIDEO". Rock & Load. 24 July 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  3. ^ "Canada Country chart for December 10, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
  4. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of February 11, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  5. ^ "Billboard Country Update: January 27, 2023" (PDF). Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  6. ^ "Billboard Country Update: November 11, 2022" (PDF).
  7. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  8. ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  9. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  10. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Nate Smith – Whiskey on You". Music Canada. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  11. ^ "American single certifications – Nate Smith – Whiskey on You". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 17, 2023.