"Almost Maybes" is a song co-written and recorded by American country pop singer Jordan Davis. It was released in May 2020 as the lead single from Davis' eponymous EP.[1][2]

"Almost Maybes"
Single by Jordan Davis
from the EP Jordan Davis
ReleasedMay 25, 2020 (2020-05-25)
GenreCountry
Length2:59
LabelMCA Nashville
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Paul DiGiovanni
Jordan Davis singles chronology
"Slow Dance in a Parking Lot"
(2019)
"Almost Maybes"
(2020)
"Buy Dirt"
(2021)

Content

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Jordan Davis wrote "Almost Maybes" with Hillary Lindsey and Jesse Frasure, and it was produced by Paul DiGiovanni.[3] Lyrically, Davis said the song was inspired by past relationships that didn't work out that lead you to the one you're supposed to be with: "I love the message of it. I think everybody can relate to those people in your life that, it might not have been the right one, and it sucked at the time when you're going through it, but it just gets you one step closer to the person you're gonna be with."[4] The song has been compared to a modern take on Garth Brooks' song "Unanswered Prayers".[4][5]

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Almost Maybes"
Chart (2020–2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 60
Canada Country (Billboard)[7] 6
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 43
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] 5
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] 7

Year-end charts

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2020 year-end chart performance for "Almost Maybes"
Chart (2020) Position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] 67
2021 year-end chart performance for "Almost Maybes"
Chart (2021) Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[12] 9
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[13] 18

Certifications

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Certifications for "Almost Maybes"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[14] Gold 35,000
Canada (Music Canada)[15] Platinum 80,000
United States (RIAA)[16] 2× Platinum 2,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Jordan Davis Releases New Single "Almost Maybes"". Kix Country. May 9, 2020. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  2. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-06-07. Retrieved 2020-07-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ Billy Dukes (May 10, 2020). "Jordan Davis Salutes the Could've Beens in Funky 'Almost Maybes'". Taste of Country. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Angela Stefano (May 19, 2020). "Story Behind the Song: Jordan Davis, 'Almost Maybes'". The Boot. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  5. ^ Billy Dukes (May 27, 2020). "Jordan Davis Explains 'Bat S--- Crazies' Lyric in 'Almost Maybes'". Taste of Country. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  6. ^ "Jordan Davis Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  7. ^ "Jordan Davis Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  8. ^ "Jordan Davis Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  9. ^ "Jordan Davis Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  10. ^ "Jordan Davis Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  11. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  12. ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  13. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  14. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  15. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Jordan Davis – Almost Maybes". Music Canada. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  16. ^ "American single certifications – Jordan Davis – Almost Maybes". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 26, 2024.