Bottoms Up (Brantley Gilbert song)
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"Bottoms Up" is a song recorded by American country rock artist Brantley Gilbert. It is the first single from his third studio album Just as I Am, and was released on December 16, 2013.[1][2] The song was written by Gilbert, Justin Weaver and Brett James. A remix featuring Atlanta-based rapper T.I., was included on the reissue of Just as I Am.[3]
Content
The song is a mid-tempo song with country rock influences. The song has the male narrator addressing his lover and offering to party with her by telling her, "tonight it's bottoms up."[4]
Reception
Critical
Giving it 4 out of 5 stars, Markos Papadatos of Digital Journal wrote that "With this new song, he has shown maturity as both a vocalist and songwriter…'Bottoms Up' seems like a fun track for him to play at his live shows that will surely get the crowd excited."[5] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock rated it 3.5 out of 5, saying that "If you like the sound of the stuff from Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett, you’ll certainly enjoy 'Bottoms Up.' If you wanted the more ‘edgy’ rockin’ side to Brantley, this one certainly isn’t gonna be your kind of song. It’s certainly no 'Hell on Wheels' or 'Kick It in the Sticks' but it’s also not far removed vocally from 'More Than Miles.'"[6]
Commercial
Released on December 16, 2013, the song premiered at the No. 1 spot at Country Digital Songs with 63,000 downloads sold.[1] The song reached a million in sales in the U.S. by April 2014, and became the first million-selling song by Brantley Gilbert.[7] The song was certified Platinum by RIAA on May 1, 2014.[8] The song has sold 1,762,000 copies in the U.S. as of June 2015.[9]
Music video
Shane Drake directed the music video.[10] In it, Gilbert is dressed in 1930s apparel and surrounded by flappers while smuggling illegal moonshine.[11][12]
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
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Certifications
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References
- ^ a b "Brantley Gilbert Hits New Country Chart Highs". Billboard. Retrieved 2014-01-02.
- ^ "Brantley Gilbert Previews Upcoming Album in Nashville : MusicRow – Nashville's Music Industry Publication – News, Songs From Music City". Musicrow.com. 2013-12-20. Retrieved 2014-01-02.
- ^ http://radio.com/2015/05/22/brantley-gilbert-t-i-bottoms-up/
- ^ "Brantley Gilbert, 'Bottoms Up' [Listen]". Tasteofcountry.com. 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
- ^ Review: Country singer Brantley Gilbert rocks on 'Bottoms Up' single (Includes first-hand account)
- ^ "Single Review: Brantley Gilbert - Bottoms Up | Country Music Reviews, Taylor Swift to Lady Antebellum". Roughstock.com. 2013-12-19. Archived from the original on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
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- ^ "Music Video : Bottoms Up : Brantley Gilbert". CMT. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
- ^ "Brantley Gilbert's Moonshine-Filled 'Bottoms Up' Video". Tasteofcountry.com. 2013-12-20. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
- ^ Alison Bonaguro. "News : Brantley Gilbert Trades Cuffs for French Cuffs". CMT. Retrieved 2014-01-02.
- ^ "Brantley Gilbert Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Brantley Gilbert Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
- ^ "Brantley Gilbert Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Brantley Gilbert Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
- ^ "Brantley Gilbert Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2014: Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- ^ "Best of 2014: Country Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- ^ "Best of 2014: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- ^ "American single certifications – Brantley Gilbert – Bottoms Up". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- 2013 songs
- 2013 singles
- Brantley Gilbert songs
- Big Machine Records singles
- Songs written by Brantley Gilbert
- Songs written by Brett James
- Song recordings produced by Dann Huff
- Music videos directed by Shane Drake
- Billboard Hot Country Songs number-one singles
- Billboard Country Airplay number-one singles
- Songs written by Justin Weaver