From the Ground Up (song)

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"From the Ground Up"
Warner Bros. Nashville
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Dan + Shay singles chronology
"Nothin' Like You"
(2015) 		"From the Ground Up"
(2016) 		"How Not To"
(2016)

"From the Ground Up" is a song written and recorded by American

Warner Bros. Nashville as the album's lead single and impacted American country radio on February 22, 2016.[2][3] "From the Ground Up" was co-written by Chris DeStefano and was produced by group member Dan Smyers with Scott Hendricks
.

The song's accompanying music video, released concurrently on February 5, was directed by Shaun Silva.[4] Prior to its official radio release, "From the Ground Up" debuted at number 37 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated February 20, 2016 as the week's hot shot debut and most-added single.[3] It has since become their second consecutive single to top the chart.

Background and composition

"From the Ground Up" is a

Nir Z on drums
.

Critical reception

Markos Papadatos of Digital Journal rated the song an A, writing that "both Dan and Shay soar on harmonies" and that the song will be popular at weddings.[6]

Commercial performance

"From the Ground Up" first entered the

Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart dated February 27, 2016 and spent eleven weeks on the chart, reaching a peak of six.[11] It debuted at number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated June 11, 2016.[12] The song reached a peak position of 48 on the chart dated August 6, 2016, becoming the duo's second top-50 single.[13] It was certified Platinum by RIAA on January 23, 2017.[14] The song has sold 607,000 copies in the US as of January 2017.[15]

In Canada, the song debuted at number 49 on the

Country airplay chart dated May 21, 2016.[16] It reached a peak position of 10 on the chart dated August 27, 2016.[16] On the Canadian Hot 100, the song debuted and peaked at number 77 on the chart dated August 6, 2016 and remained on the chart for a single week.[17] In August 2023, the single was certified 2× Platinum by Music Canada, indicating sales of over 160,000 units.[18]

The song has been covered by a number of YouTubers and fans, including the all male Irish singing group, Celtic Thunder. The song is featured on their 2017 CD titled "Inspirational".

Music video

The music video for "From the Ground Up" was directed by Shaun Silva and premiered February 5, 2016.[4] Alternating between scenes of the past and present, the video depicts a grandmother sharing stories of her younger years and wedding to her granddaughter as the younger woman plans a wedding of her own, and centers around the concept of lasting love.

Personnel

Dan + Shay
  • Shay Mooney — lead vocals, background vocals
  • Dan Smyers — electric guitar, background vocals
Additional musicians

Charts

Certifications and sales

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[18] 2× Platinum 160,000‡
United States (RIAA)[14] 2× Platinum 607,000[15]

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country Date Format Label Ref.
Worldwide February 5, 2016 Digital download
Warner Bros. Nashville
 [2][24]
United States February 22, 2016 Country radio [3]

References

  1. ^ Freeman, Jon (April 20, 2016). "Dan + Shay Plot New Album 'Obsessed'". Rolling Stone Country. Wenner Media. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  2. ^
    Apple Inc
    . Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  3. ^ a b c "Billboard Country Update" (February 8, 2016). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  4. ^
    Country Music Television
    . Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  5. ^ Mastrogiannis, Nicole (February 5, 2016). "Listen to Dan + Shay - 'From The Ground Up' | World Premiere". iHeartRadio. iHeartMedia. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  6. ^ Papadatos, Markos (February 8, 2016). "Review: Dan + Shay release gorgeous new single 'From The Ground Up'". Digital Journal. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  7. ^ "Hot Country Songs: February 27, 2016". Billboard.
  8. ^ Bjorke, Matt (February 16, 2016). "Country's Top 30 Digital Singles Chart: February 16, 2016".
  9. ^ Asker, Jim (August 23, 2016). "Dan + Shay 'Up' to No. 1 On Country Airplay; Justin Moore Bows Atop Top Country Albums". Billboard.
  10. ^ a b "Dan + Shay Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
  11. ^ ""From the Ground Up" on Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  12. ^ ""From the Ground Up" on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  13. ^ "The Hot 100" (The Week Of August 6, 2016). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  14. ^ a b "American single certifications – Dan + Shay – From the Ground Up". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  15. ^ a b Bjorke, Matt (January 3, 2017). "Top 30 Digital Singles Sales Report: January 3, 2017". Roughstock.
  16. ^ a b ""From the Ground Up" on Canada Country". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  17. ^ a b "Dan + Shay Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
  18. ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Dan + Shay – From the Ground Up". Music Canada. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  19. ^ "Dan + Shay Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  20. ^ "Dan + Shay Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
  21. ^ "Dan + Shay Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
  22. ^ "Country Airplay: Year End 2016". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  23. ^ "Hot Country Songs: Year End 2016". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  24. ^ Other international releases:
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