"Diamonds" is a song by Australian singer songwriter Morgan Evans, released on 8 November 2019[1] as the lead single from Evans' forthcoming third studio album. The week following its release, it was the most added song on Australian radio.[2] The song has peaked at number 94 on The Australian ARIA charts.
| "Diamonds" | ||||
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| Single by Morgan Evans | ||||
| Released | 8 November 2019 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:52 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Nashville | |||
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| Producer(s) | Chris DeStefano | |||
| Morgan Evans singles chronology | ||||
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The song won Most Performed Country Work at the APRA Music Awards of 2021.[3][4]
Background
editEvans said the song is a love song written for wife Kelsea Ballerini.[5] Evans said "It's a fun love song, but deeper than that it celebrates that journey, from lost to found, you feel when you meet that person and everything changes, forever". Evans further said "I handpicked my dream band for the session and I can hear each of their personalities in the record. It just sounds really fresh to me, I'm really proud of that, I can't wait to start playing it live!".[6]
Music video
editThe music video was released on 12 November 2019.[7]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Diamonds" | 2:52 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Diamonds" | 2:48 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Diamonds" | 2:59 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2019–20) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA Charts)[8] | 94 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 52 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 8 November 2019[1][10] | Digital download, streaming, Contemporary Hit Radio | Warner Australasia | Original |
| Worldwide | 27 November 2019[11] | Digital download, streaming | Warner Nashville | International mix |
| Worldwide | 3 April 2020[12] | Digital download, streaming | Warner Nashville | Acoustic |
| Worldwide | 29 May 2020[13] | Digital download, streaming | Warner Nashville | Cash Cash Remix |
References
edit- ^ a b "Diamonds - single". Apple Music Australia. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Morgan Evans shines bright with Most Added title for 'Diamonds'". The Music Network. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Nominees announced for the 2021 APRA Music Awards". APRA AMCOS. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ "Midnight Oil, Tones And I among big winners at 2021 APRA Music Awards". Industry Observer. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Morgan Evans Talks Possible Duets Album With Wife Kelsea Ballerini, Debuts New Song 'Diamonds'". ET Canada. 8 November 2019. Archived from the original on 9 November 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Aussie Star Morgan Evans Shines With New Song 'Diamonds'". Hit Radio. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Morgan Evans - "Diamonds" (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #559". auspOp. 11 January 2020. Archived from the original on 11 January 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
- ^ "Country Airplay: February 29, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- ^ "Singles to Radio (8 November 2019)". The Music Network. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Diamonds (International Mix) - single". Apple Music Australia. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Diamonds (Acoustic) - single". Apple Music Australia. 3 April 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ^ "Diamonds (Cash Cash remix) - single". Apple Music Australia. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2020.