Wikipedia

California Gold (album)

California Gold is the second studio album by American country music singer Nate Smith, released on October 4, 2024, through Sony.

California Gold
Studio album by
Nate Smith
ReleasedOctober 4, 2024 (2024-10-04)
Length51:10
LabelSony
Nate Smith chronology
Through the Smoke
(2024) 		California Gold
(2024)
Singles from California
  1. "Bulletproof"
    Released: February 19, 2024
  2. "I Like It"
    Released: July 12, 2024
  3. "Can You Die from a Broken Heart"
    Released: September 30, 2024

Background

edit

Smith's self-titled debut studio album was released in April 2023 through Arista Nashville, producing two number one singles on the US Country Airplay chart: "Whiskey on You" and "World on Fire".[1] The album reached a peak position of number 30 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.[2] Following the closure of Arista Nashville in March 2023, Smith transitioned to RCA Records Nashville division.[3] A year later, in April 2024, he made his RCA Nashville debut with the extended play Through the Smoke.[4] To promote the EP, he embarked on the Through The Smoke Tour in Fall 2024.[5]

Release and promotion

edit

On August 23, 2024, Smith announced on social media that his second studio album, California Gold, was set to be released on October 4, 2024.[6] To promote the album, "Fix What You Didn't Break" was released on the same day.[7] Smith announced on his official website that the album would be available in three formats: digital download, CD, and vinyl.[8]

Singles and music videos

edit

On February 11, 2024, Smith released the single "Bulletproof", which became the lead single for the album.[9] The song found commercial success, peaking at number three on the US Billboard Country Airplay chart.[10] The song was subsequently re-recorded featuring vocals by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne and this version was released on May 16, 2024.[11]

"I Like It" was released as the second single from the album on July 12, 2024, along with a music video.[12] The song is a collaboration with Swedish DJ and music producer Alesso.[13]

A third single, "Can You Die from a Broken Heart", was released on September 30, 2024, four days ahead of the album's release.[14] The song features vocals by Avril Lavigne, who had previously collaborated with Smith in May 2024.[15]

Track listing

edit
California Gold standard edition track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Fix What You Didn't Break"
Rimes3:22
2."Want Me Back"
  • Gorley
  • John Byron
  • Rimes
  • Smith
  • Phillips
Rimes3:15
3."What Alone Looks Like"
  • James McNair
  • Rimes
  • Smith
Rimes3:33
4."Can You Die from a Broken Heart" (featuring Avril Lavigne)
  • Kevin Fisher
  • Michael Matosic
  • Tom Walker
Rimes3:30
5."Perfect"
  • Smith
  • Gorley
  • Phillips
  • Rimes
Rimes3:23
6."Carry You Home"
Rimes4:07
7."Goodbye Again"
  • Jacob Davis
  • Jacob Rice
  • Justin Wilson
  • Noah Hicks
Rimes2:54
8."Not of This Earth"
Rimes3:14
9."Wish I Never Felt"
  • Allison Veltz Cruz
  • Michael Tyler
  • Thomas Archer
  • Lalo Guzman
Guzman3:16
10."Faith"
  • Alex Schwartz
  • Joe Khajadourian
  • Aaron Puckett
  • Jackson Morgan
Rimes2:34
11."Bittersweet"
Joel Bruyere3:16
12."Gave It All"
  • Benny Morrell
  • Danielle Blakey
  • Rimes
Rimes3:16
13."Hurtless"
  • Dan Caplen
  • Davin Kingston
  • Joe Kearns
  • Neil Ormandy
Rimes2:40
14."Bulletproof"
  • Gorley
  • Hunter Phelps
  • Ben Johnson
Rimes3:03
15."California Gold"
  • Gorley
  • Byron
  • Rimes
  • Smith
  • Phillips
Rimes3:18
16."I Like It" (with Alesso)
  • Lindblad
  • Skelton
2:32
Total length:51:10

Charts

edit
Chart performance for California Gold
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australian Country Albums (ARIA)[16] 18
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[17] 45
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[18] 55
US Billboard 200[19] 65
US Country Albums (Billboard)[20] 12

Release history

edit
Release dates and formats for California Gold
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various October 4, 2024
Sony [8]

References

edit
  1. ^ Asker, Jim (February 2, 2024). "Nate Smith Sets the "World on Fire" With Second-Longest Reign Atop Country Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (May 10, 2023). "Nate Smith Achieves Largest Album Debut From A New Artist This Year". MusicRow. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  3. ^ Aswad, Jem (March 23, 2023). "Sony Music Dissolves Arista Nashville Label". Variety. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  4. ^ Murphy, Saoirse (April 4, 2024). "Nate Smith releases new EP Through The Smoke". Pure M Magazine. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  5. ^ Hoffman, Lauren (April 15, 2024). "Nate Smith Announces 2024 Through The Smoke Fall Tour". Backstage Country. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  6. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (August 23, 2024). "Nate Smith Announces Sophomore Album California Gold". MusicRow. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "Nate Smith goes for California Gold with new album". WIRK. August 23, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  8. ^ a b California Gold release formats:
  9. ^ Hoffman, Lauren (February 9, 2024). "Nate Smith Delivers New Single, Announces Through The Smoke EP". Backstage Country. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  10. ^ Roland, Tom (March 13, 2024). "In Case "World on Fire" Seemed Like a Fluke, Nate Smith Serves Up "Bulletproof": You Have to Be Able to Sing Along to My Songs". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  11. ^ Kelly Fisher (May 15, 2024). "Nate Smith Texts Avril Lavigne With A 'Crazy Idea' — See The Conversation". New Country 103.9. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  12. ^ DeNicola, Tiana (July 19, 2024). "Alesso and Nate Smith Break Down Their Country-Dance Crossover "I Like It" for Variety's Behind the Song". Variety. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  13. ^ Dov, Yotam (July 12, 2024). "Alesso joins forces with country sensation Nate Smith on "I Like It"". We Rave You. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  14. ^ White, Logan (September 30, 2024). "Avril Lavigne, Nate Smith team up for new single "Can You Die From a Broken Heart"". Substream Magazine. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  15. ^ Bolwell, Richard (October 1, 2024). "Nate Smith & Avril Lavigne Reunite For "Can You Die From A Broken Heart"". MNPR Magazine. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  16. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Country Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. October 14, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  17. ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  18. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  19. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  20. ^ "Top Country Albums: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=California_Gold_(album)&oldid=1255051641"