"Straight Line" | ||||
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Single by Keith Urban | ||||
from the album High | ||||
Released | February 2, 2024 | |||
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Length | 3:46 | |||
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"Straight Line" is a song recorded by New Zealand-born Australian-American country artist Keith Urban. He co-wrote the song with Jerry Flowers, Chase McGill, and Greg Wells, and also produced it with Wells.[1][2] It is a lead single off Urban's upcoming twelfth studio album, High. The song has been released to country radio formats in Australia and the United Kingdom.[3][4][5]
"Straight Line" was the first song released by Urban in more than a full year.[6][7] He stated that it was the "perfect first track" off his upcoming album "because it's a song born of wanting to break out of routine and feeling like somewhere along the line, life lost some colour and excitement".[8] Urban added that it "is about getting it back again – a message of taking back your life and driving out from under the dark cloud".[9] He remarked that the song "represents an energy and spirit that became a through line" for the entire album.[10]
Jeremy Chua of Taste of Country described "Straight Line" as an "energetic song", noting a "blend of pop and country influences" as Urban "glides through a catchy melody to celebrate life and fiercely living out one's dreams".[11] An uncredited review from ABC Audio described the song as "an anthemic fresh track".[12]
Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music)[3] | 5 |
UK Country Airplay (Radiomonitor)[4] | 16 |