Singles Only is the second EP by Canadian country music band James Barker Band, released on May 24, 2019.[1][2] Upon its release, Singles Only debuted at number 68 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[3] The EP includes the Platinum-certified #1 hit "Keep It Simple", and the Gold-certified top ten hits "Good Together" and "There's a Drink for That".
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| Released | May 24, 2019 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 22:03 | |||
| Label | Universal Canada | |||
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| James Barker Band chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Game On | ||||
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Singles
edit"Good Together" was released as the debut single from the then-upcoming EP in January 2018,[4] and peaked at #6 on the Canadian country radio chart.[5] It went on to become the most-played Canadian song at Canadian country radio in 2018,[6] and was certified Platinum by Music Canada.[7]
"Keep It Simple" was released as the second single in January 2019,[8][9] and went on to hit #1 on the Canadian country radio chart.[10] It was released to American country radio in May 2019.[11] It peaked at 87 on the Canadian Hot 100[12] and was certified Platinum by Music Canada.[7]
"There's a Drink for That" was released as the third single to radio to coincide with the EP's release in May 2019,[13] and would peak at #2 on the Canadian country radio chart.[5] It was certified Gold by Music Canada.[7]
"Slow Down Town" was released as the fourth single in February 2020,[14] and would peak at #21 on the Canada Country chart.[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "There's a Drink for That" |
| 3:07 |
| 2. | "Slow Down Town" |
| 3:26 |
| 3. | "She's a Hit" |
| 2:54 |
| 4. | "If It Weren't For Girls" |
| 2:55 |
| 5. | "Keep It Simple" |
| 3:07 |
| 6. | "Want You In It" |
| 3:12 |
| 7. | "Good Together" |
| 3:23 |
| Total length: | 22:03 | ||
Charts
editEP
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[3] | 68 |
Singles
edit| Year | Single | Peak positions |
Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country [5] |
CAN [12] | |||
| 2018 | "Good Together" | 6 | — | |
| 2019 | "Keep It Simple" | 1 | 87 | |
| "There's a Drink for That" | 2 | — | ||
| 2020 | "Slow Down Town" | 21 | — | |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | CCMA | Single of the Year | "Good Together | Nominated | [15] |
| 2020 | CCMA | Album Of The Year | Singles Only | Nominated | [16] |
| Single Of The Year | "Keep It Simple" | Won | |||
| CMAO Awards | Single of the Year | "Keep It Simple" | Won | [17] | |
| Album of the Year | Singles Only | Nominated | |||
| Music Video of the Year | "Keep It Simple" | Won |
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | May 24, 2019 | Digital download | [1] | |
| Compact disc | ||||
| Streaming | ||||
| April 17, 2020 | Vinyl |
References
edit- ^ a b "Singles Only – James Barker, James Barker Band | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ "JAMES BARKER BAND RETURN WITH THEIR SOPHOMORE EP, SINGLES ONLY". UMusic.ca. Universal Music Canada. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "James Barker Band Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ "James Barker Band's new single "Good Together" becomes the #1 most-added song at Canadian country music radio shortly after its release date". Canadian Beats Media. January 27, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "James Barker Band Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ "James Barker Band set to release sophomore EP 'Singles Only'". SoundCheck Entertainment. 22 May 2019. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "Canadian single certifications – James Barker Band". Music Canada.
- ^ McElheran, Taryn (January 30, 2019). "James Barker Band release "Keep It Simple"". Canadian Beats Media.
- ^ "JAMES BARKER BAND RETURN WITH THEIR NEW SINGLE "KEEP IT SIMPLE"". UMusic.ca. Universal Music Canada. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ "James Barker Band headines 31st Magna Hoedown". Newmarket Today. July 21, 2019.
- ^ "James Barker Band - Keep It Simple". Daily Play MPE. Destiny Media Technologies. May 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "James Barker Band Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ Reuter, Annie (May 24, 2019). "James Barker Band Ring In Summer with Feel-Good 'There's a Drink For That' Video: Exclusive". Billboard.
- ^ "James Barker Band Pay Tribute To Hometown In New Music Video For 'Slow Down Town'". ET Canada. Corus Entertainment. February 14, 2020. Archived from the original on February 16, 2020.
- ^ "2019 CCMA Award Nominees – Canadian Country Music Association". www.ccma.org. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- ^ "2020 CCMA Awards: The complete country music winners list". Global News. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "2020 Winners & Nominees". CMA Ontario. Retrieved January 10, 2021.