"Chevrolet" is a song by American country music singer Dustin Lynch featuring American singer Jelly Roll. It was first released on September 15, 2023 as a promotional single from Lynch's sixth studio album Killed the Cowboy (2023), before being released to country radio on December 11, 2023, as the album's lead single. It was written by Chase McGill, Jessi Alexander, Hunter Phelps and Mentor Williams and produced by Zach Crowell and Ben Phillips of The Pretty Reckless. The song contains lyrics set to the melody of "Drift Away" by Mentor Williams.
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| Single by Dustin Lynch featuring Jelly Roll | ||||
| from the album Killed the Cowboy | ||||
| Released | December 11, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:04 | |||
| Label | Broken Bow | |||
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| Jelly Roll singles chronology | ||||
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| "Chevrolet" on YouTube | ||||
Composition
editThe song combines country and hip-hop elements,[1] opening with acoustic guitar strums and audio samples of people talking in a bar. Dustin Lynch recounts a romantic encounter in the opening verse and sings in the melody of "Drift Away" during the chorus,[2] in which he describes his ideal environment to spend time with a "country girl": a six-pack, some Brooks & Dunn and a Chevrolet.[2][3][4] Jelly Roll performs the second verse.[4]
Music video
editAn official music video was directed by Mason Dixon and released on May 22, 2024. It opens with a teenager being bullied by a peer who is interested in the same girl as him. He cycles home and listens to Jelly Roll's music for comfort in his bedroom. The girl he loves goes to his house, and they drive off to a Dustin Lynch garage concert together.[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2023–2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 60 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 50 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 1 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] | 15 |
References
edit- ^ "Dustin Lynch Revs Up the Charts with "Chevrolet" Featuring Jelly Roll". Illustrate. September 19, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Chua, Jeremy (September 15, 2023). "Dustin Lynch + Jelly Roll Evoke Nostalgia in Dobie Gray-Inspired 'Chevrolet'". Taste of Country. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Grow, Kory (September 15, 2023). "Dustin Lynch, Jelly Roll Free Their Souls (and Hope for a Car Commercial?) on 'Drift Away' Rewrite". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ a b O'Connell, Madeleine (September 20, 2023). "LISTEN: Dustin Lynch and Jelly Roll Collaborate To Revamp A Classic In 'Chevrolet'". Country Now. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Chua, Jeremy (May 23, 2024). "Dustin Lynch champions underdogs in "Chevrolet" video". ABC News. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "Dustin Lynch Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ "Dustin Lynch Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ "Dustin Lynch Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ "Dustin Lynch Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Dustin Lynch Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2024.