"Famous" is the debut single by American singer Mason Ramsey, released on April 27, 2018 by Atlantic and Big Loud Records.[1] Produced by Joey Moi, the song was written by Mason Ramsey, Tyler Hubbard, Corey Crowder, Sarah Buxton and Canaan Smith.[2] It was serviced to country radio on April 30.[3]
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| Single by Mason Ramsey | ||||
| from the EP Famous | ||||
| Released | April 27, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:12 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Joey Moi | |||
| Mason Ramsey singles chronology | ||||
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Composition
edit"Famous" blends traditional country with modern styles, which a Rolling Stone writer compared to Luke Bryan. Lyrically, the song narrates a pre-adolescent romance.[1]
Chart performance
edit"Famous" entered at number 62 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number 4 on Hot Country Songs. It debuted with 10.8 million US streams and 19,000 sold in its first week.[4]
Live performances
editRamsey performed the song at the Stagecoach Festival, along with his cover of "Lovesick Blues", during Florida Georgia Line's set.[5]
Critical reception
editCritical reaction to the song was positive, with praise for Ramsey's successful transition to serious country music.[6]
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Betts, Stepher L. (April 27, 2018). "Hear Yodeling Kid Mason Ramsey's Moving Debut Song 'Famous'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ Levenson, Luke (May 7, 2018). "See Yodeling Kid Mason Ramsey Sing Hank Williams at the Grand Ole Opry". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "Country Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on April 29, 2018.
- ^ a b c Asker, Jim (May 8, 2018). "Mason Ramsey, 11, Is Newly 'Famous' on Country Charts; Willie Nelson, 85, Still Is". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ Paulson, Dave (April 29, 2018). "'Yodeling Kid' Mason Ramsey signs record deal in Nashville, performs at Stagecoach". USA Today. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "Review: Mason Ramsey 'Famous'". The Edge. 2018-05-06. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart > Heatseeker Singles". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 2018-05-04. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
- ^ "American single certifications – Mason Ramsey – Famous". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 12, 2022.