California Gold (album)
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California Gold is the second studio album by American country music singer Nate Smith, released on October 4, 2024, through Sony.
Background
[edit]Smith's self-titled debut studio album was released in April 2023 through Arista Nashville, producing two number one singles on the US Country Airplay chart: "Whiskey on You" and "World on Fire".[1] The album reached a peak position of number 30 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.[2] Following the closure of Arista Nashville in March 2023, Smith transitioned to RCA Records Nashville division.[3] A year later, in April 2024, he made his RCA Nashville debut with the extended play Through the Smoke.[4] To promote the EP, he embarked on the Through The Smoke Tour in Fall 2024.[5]
Release and promotion
[edit]On August 23, 2024, Smith announced on social media that his second studio album, California Gold, is set to be released on October 4, 2024.[6] To promote the album, the song "Fix What You Didn't Break" was released on the same day.[7] Smith announced on his official website that the album would be available in three formats: digital download, CD, and vinyl.[8]
Singles and music videos
[edit]On February 11, 2024, Smith released the single "Bulletproof", which became the lead single for the album.[9] The song found commercial success, peaking at number three on the US Billboard Country Airplay chart.[10] The song was subsequently re-recorded featuring vocals by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne and this version was released on May 16, 2024.[11]
"I Like It" was released as the second single from the album on July 12, 2024, along with a music video.[12] The song is a collaboration with Swedish DJ and music producer Alesso.[13]
A third single, "Can You Die from a Broken Heart", was released on September 30, 2024, four days ahead of the album's release.[14] The song features vocals by Avril Lavigne, who had previously collaborated with Smith in May 2024.[15]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fix What You Didn't Break" |
| Rimes | 3:22 |
| 2. | "Want Me Back" | 3:15 | ||
| 3. | "What Alone Looks Like" | 3:33 | ||
| 4. | "Can You Die from a Broken Heart" (featuring Avril Lavigne) |
| Rimes | 3:30 |
| 5. | "Perfect" | 3:23 | ||
| 6. | "Carry You Home" | 4:07 | ||
| 7. | "Goodbye Again" | 2:54 | ||
| 8. | "Not of This Earth" | 3:14 | ||
| 9. | "Wish I Never Felt" | 3:16 | ||
| 10. | "Faith" | 2:34 | ||
| 11. | "Bittersweet" | 3:16 | ||
| 12. | "Gave It All" | 3:16 | ||
| 13. | "Hurtless" | 2:40 | ||
| 14. | "Bulletproof" |
| Rimes | 3:03 |
| 15. | "California Gold" | 3:18 | ||
| 16. | "I Like It" (with Alesso) |
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| 2:32 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | October 4, 2024 | Sony | [8] |
References
[edit]- ^ Asker, Jim (February 2, 2024). "Nate Smith Sets the "World on Fire" With Second-Longest Reign Atop Country Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (May 10, 2023). "Nate Smith Achieves Largest Album Debut From A New Artist This Year". MusicRow. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (March 23, 2023). "Sony Music Dissolves Arista Nashville Label". Variety. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ Murphy, Saoirse (April 4, 2024). "Nate Smith releases new EP Through The Smoke". Pure M Magazine. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ Hoffman, Lauren (April 15, 2024). "Nate Smith Announces 2024 Through The Smoke Fall Tour". Backstage Country. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (August 23, 2024). "Nate Smith Announces Sophomore Album California Gold". MusicRow. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ "Nate Smith goes for California Gold with new album". WIRK. August 23, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ a b California Gold release formats:
- "California Gold Standard CD". Nate Smith Official Shop. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- "California Gold Standard Digital Album". Amazon Music. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- "California Gold Standard Vinyl". Nate Smith Official Shop. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Hoffman, Lauren (February 9, 2024). "Nate Smith Delivers New Single, Announces Through The Smoke EP". Backstage Country. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ Roland, Tom (March 13, 2024). "In Case "World on Fire" Seemed Like a Fluke, Nate Smith Serves Up "Bulletproof": You Have to Be Able to Sing Along to My Songs". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ Kelly Fisher (May 15, 2024). "Nate Smith Texts Avril Lavigne With A 'Crazy Idea' — See The Conversation". New Country 103.9. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ DeNicola, Tiana (July 19, 2024). "Alesso and Nate Smith Break Down Their Country-Dance Crossover "I Like It" for Variety's Behind the Song". Variety. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ Dov, Yotam (July 12, 2024). "Alesso joins forces with country sensation Nate Smith on "I Like It"". We Rave You. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ White, Logan (September 30, 2024). "Avril Lavigne, Nate Smith team up for new single "Can You Die From a Broken Heart"". Substream Magazine. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Bolwell, Richard (October 1, 2024). "Nate Smith & Avril Lavigne Reunite For "Can You Die From A Broken Heart"". MNPR Magazine. Retrieved October 1, 2024.