"Heading South" | ||||
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Single by Zach Bryan | ||||
from the album Elisabeth | ||||
Released | September 30, 2019 | |||
Genre | Alternative country | |||
Length | 3:30 | |||
Label | Warner | |||
Songwriter(s) | Zach Bryan | |||
Producer(s) | Leo Alba | |||
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Music video | ||||
"Heading South" on YouTube |
"Heading South" is a song by American singer-songwriter Zach Bryan. It was released on September 30, 2019, as a single from his second studio album Elisabeth, which was released on May 8, 2020. The song was written by Bryan, and produced by Leo Alba.[1]
The song was originally released in 2019, but in 2020, it garnered attention on the Internet, gaining over 30 million plays on Spotify.[2] Bryan stated that he recorded the song behind his barracks when he served in the United States Navy.[3]
The music video was shot in his Navy barracks on his phone.[4] As of December 2021, the video has received over 18 million views.
It reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart dated March 13, 2021, becoming Bryan's first entry.[5] On November 4, 2021, the song obtained RIAA Gold certification.[6]
Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[10] | 2× Platinum | 140,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[11] | 3× Platinum | 240,000‡ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[12] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[13] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[14] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
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Singles |