"Tattoo" is a song recorded by American country music artist Hunter Hayes as the second single from his second studio album Storyline (2014).[2] Hayes co-wrote the song in a collaboration with Troy Verges and Barry Dean,[3] while the production was handled by Hayes and Dann Huff.[4] It was released to country radio through Atlantic Records on June 16, 2014 as the second single off the album.[5] "Tattoo" was released as an extended play in the UK as Hayes' international musical debut on October 3, 2014,[6] and was re-released as the second single from his international debut album, I Want Crazy (2015), on March 23, 2015.[7]
"Tattoo" | ||||
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Single by Hunter Hayes | ||||
from the album Storyline and I Want Crazy | ||||
Released | June 16, 2014 | |||
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Length | 3:17 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
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Live performances
editHayes debuted the song at the 2014 CMT Music Awards on June 4, 2014.[8]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Kristin Barlowe and premiered on July 28, 2014.[9]
Track listing
edit- Digital download
- "Tattoo" – 3:17
- UK digital EP[10]
- "Tattoo" (UK version) – 3:21
- "Invisible" (Acoustic) – 4:36
- "Counting Stars" (Live) – 5:00
Chart performance
edit"Tattoo" debuted at No. 55 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week ending June 14, 2014 on unsolicited airplay prior to its official release.[11]
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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Canada Country (Billboard)[12] | 49 |
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[13] | 25 |
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[14] | 24 |
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[15] | 31 |
Year-end charts
editChart (2014) | Position |
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US Country Airplay (Billboard)[16] | 82 |
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[17] | 91 |
Release history
editCountry | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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United States | June 16, 2014 | Country radio | Atlantic Records | [5] |
United Kingdom | October 3, 2014 | Digital download (EP) | WEA International Inc. | [10] |
March 23, 2015 | Digital download (single) | [7] |
References
edit- ^ Corner, Lewis (9 October 2014). "Hunter Hayes comes to the UK: 'It's nice starting out again'". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ^ "Hunter Hayes, 'Tattoo' [Listen]". Taste of Country. June 11, 2014. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
- ^ Thompson, Gayle (June 13, 2014). "Hunter Hayes Debuts New Track, 'Tattoo'". The Boot. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
- ^ McCall, Michael (May 6, 2014). "Hunter Hayes' 'Storyline' Review: 22-Year-Old Singer Impresses On Sophomore Album". The Huffington Post. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
- ^ a b "R&R :: Going For Adds :: Country". Radio & Records. Archived from the original on May 25, 2014. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
- ^ "Hunter Hayes to release Tattoo EP in the UK". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
- ^ a b "Tattoo - Single by Hunter Hayes". iTunes Store (UK). Apple Inc.
- ^ Seemayer, Zach. "Hunter Hayes Debuts 'Tattoo'! (WATCH)". Entertainment Tonight. CBS Television Distribution. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Hunter Hayes : Tattoo". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on July 31, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
- ^ a b "Tattoo - EP by Hunter Hayes". iTunes. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
- ^ Trust, Gary. "Chart Highlights: John Legend's 'All Of Me' Crowns Fifth Airplay Chart". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ^ "Hunter Hayes Dupe 1 Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hunter Hayes Dupe 1 Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hunter Hayes Dupe 1 Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hunter Hayes Dupe 1 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.