"Payback" is a song recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released in June 2014 as the second single from their ninth studio album, Rewind. The song was written by Aaron Eshuis, Neil Mason, and Ryan Hurd.[1]
| "Payback" | ||||
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| Single by Rascal Flatts | ||||
| from the album Rewind | ||||
| Released | June 16, 2014 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 2:59 | |||
| Label | Big Machine | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Aaron Eshuis Neil Mason Ryan Hurd | |||
| Producer(s) | Howard Benson | |||
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Critical reception
editThe song received a favorable review from Taste of Country, calling it "an undeniable country earworm that’s bound to be a live show favorite" while adding that "it doesn’t sound like anything else on the radio, but stays true to Rascal Flatts’ repertoire."[1]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Gary Halverson and premiered in October 2014.[2]
Chart performance
edit"Payback" debuted at number 46 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of June 21, 2014.[3] It also debuted at number 47 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of July 12, 2014. The song peaked at number 21 on the Country Airplay chart for the week of October 25 holding that spot for two weeks, making it the group's first single to miss the top 20.
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country (Billboard)[4] | 36 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[5] | 11 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 21 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 24 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2014) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 80 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[9] | 85 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Rascal Flatts, 'Payback' [Listen]". Taste of Country. July 7, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Rascal Flatts : Payback". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ^ Morris, Edward (June 14, 2014). "Miranda Lambert Scores No. 1 With Platinum". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on June 21, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
- ^ "Rascal Flatts Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
- ^ "Rascal Flatts Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Rascal Flatts Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
- ^ "Rascal Flatts Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update for December 15, 2014" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 15, 2014. p. 17. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
- ^ "Best of 2014: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.