Summertime Blues is the second EP by American singer-songwriter Zach Bryan. The EP was released on July 15, 2022, through Belting Bronco and Warner Records.[2] The EP was released two months after his major-label debut studio album, American Heartbreak. The track "Oklahoma Smokeshow" became a standout track and American musician Charles Wesley Godwin features on the track "Jamie".[3]
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| Released | July 15, 2022 | |||
| Length | 28:07 | |||
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Background and composition
editTwo weeks after releasing American Heartbreak, Bryan immediately began teasing new music, beginning with "Twenty So".[4] Bryan would continue to tease this new music a couple of weeks later again with the track "Oklahoma Smokeshow".[5] Bryan would release the title track "Summertime Blues" on July 6, along with the announcement of the EP.[1]
While developing the EP, Bryan intended for the release to be shorter but tracks would "slip onto the record by accident". Bryan enlisted the help of collaborator Charles Wesley Godwin, after developing a friendship over social media, and touring together, Godwin featured on the EP's track "Jamie".[6]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Zach Bryan.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Quittin' Time" | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Motorcycle Drive By" | 2:41 |
| 3. | "Summertime Blues" | 3:01 |
| 4. | "Oklahoma Smokeshow" | 3:31 |
| 5. | "Jamie" (featuring Charles Wesley Godwin) | 3:40 |
| 6. | "Twenty So" | 3:19 |
| 7. | "Us Then" | 2:46 |
| 8. | "Matt and Audie" | 2:06 |
| 9. | "All the Time" | 3:19 |
| Total length: | 28:07 | |
Charts
edit| Chart (2022–2024) | Peak position |
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| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[7] | 77 |
| US Billboard 200[8] | 34 |
| US Folk Albums (Billboard)[9] | 2 |
| US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[10] | 7 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[11] | 4 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[12] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[13] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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References
edit- ^ a b "Zach Bryan Releases Track "Summertime Blues" and Teases Upcoming EP". CMT.com. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (July 14, 2022). "Zach Bryan Embraces The Season With New EP Summertime Blues". Music Row. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew. "Zach Bryan releases new EP ft. duet with Charles Wesley Godwin, who he's touring with". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Young, Casey (June 5, 2022). "Zach Bryan Teases New Song, "Twenty So," Just Two Weeks After Releasing His 34-Track Debut Studio Album 'American Heartbreak'". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Teases New Single "Small Town Smokeshow"". CMT.com. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ "Charles Wesley Godwin Opens Up About Relationship With Zach Bryan". Country Chord. June 6, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Top Americana/Folk Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Zach Bryan – Summertime Blues". Music Canada. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "American album certifications – Zach Bryan – Summertime Blues". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 24, 2024.