2022 single by Zach Bryan
"Something in the Orange " is a song written and recorded by American singer Zach Bryan . It was released on April 22, 2022, as the second single from his third studio album American Heartbreak . Ryan Hadlock produced the single at Bear Creek Studio . A second version titled "Z&E's version" was later produced by Eddie Spear.[ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
It was nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards .
Zach Bryan told Today's Country Radio with Kelleigh Bannen that he wrote the song "in a cabin in Wisconsin ."[ 6] Bryan released two versions of the song: the original single version and a completely different version which features just his vocals and piano. He had first released snippets of the song via social media in December 2021.[ 7] Bryan also released a music video for the song containing "crowd sourced footage shot by fans" that "captures the raw and unfiltered emotion" of the song experience.[ 8] [ 9]
The New York Times wrote that the song "has become his most recognizable hit since his early songs."[ 10] Rolling Stone editors described "Z&E's version" as "a heartbreaking single full of the genre's signature soul, stripped down to only an acoustic guitar and a harmonica."[ 11] BroadwayWorld described the song as "Bryan laying himself bare, willing himself to believe there's a chance of survival for an all-but-doomed relationship."[ 9]
"Something in the Orange" is Bryan's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 , debuting on the chart dated May 7, 2022,[ 12] and later peaking at number 10.[ 13] [ 14]
The release of "Something in the Orange" led Bryan to take the number one position on the Billboard Top Songwriters chart in mid-2022.[ 15]
The single was officially serviced to mainstream country radio on October 3, 2022.[ 16]
Niall Horan covered the song in June 2023 as part of the Live @ SiriusXM Series.[ 17]
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^ "Producer Ryan Hadlock scores another Grammy nod for his work with Zach Bryan" . Enigma Online . November 28, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2022 .
^ Langeler, Wes (April 24, 2022). "Zach Bryan Performs New Song "Something In The Orange" Live At Auburn Rodeo" . Whiskey Riff . Retrieved November 30, 2022 .
^ Ells, Blake (October 3, 2022). "Zach Bryan's 'Something in the Orange' Heading to Mainstream Country Radio" . Outsider . Retrieved November 30, 2022 .
^ "Military Vet Zach Bryan Shares Story Behind His Accidental Country Music Career" . CMT. May 20, 2022. Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022 .
^ "Zach Bryan to Drop Two Versions of 'Something in the Orange' Ahead of Full Album Release" . The Outsider . February 21, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022 .
^ Tramel, Jimmie (April 25, 2022). "Oologah country music artist Zach Bryan releases new single prior to Calf Fry" . Tulsa World . Retrieved November 30, 2022 .
^ a b Major, Michael (April 22, 2022). "Country Star Zach Bryan Releases New Single 'Something In The Orange'; Tour Schedule" . BroadwayWorld .
^ Caramanica, Jon (September 22, 2022). "Zach Bryan Is Music's Most Reluctant New Star" . The New York Times . Retrieved November 30, 2022 .
^ "Discover International Artists on the Horizon for Spotify's 2022 RADAR Program" . Rolling Stone . June 8, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022 .
^ "Harry Styles' 'Harry's House' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 With Half-Million-Plus First Week in U.S." Billboard . May 29, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022 .
^ Trust, Gary (January 17, 2023). "Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero' Becomes Her Sole Longest-Leading Hot 100 No. 1 With Eighth Week on Top" . Billboard . Retrieved January 18, 2023 .
^ Dukes, Billy (July 21, 2022). "Zach Bryan's 'Something in the Orange' Re-Defines Vulnerability" . Taste of Country . Retrieved November 30, 2022 .
^ "Zach Bryan makes waves with his 34-song label debut 'American Heartbreak' " . The Tennessean . May 24, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022 .
^ "ORANGE HAS JUICE" . Hits Daily Double . October 4, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2022 .
^ Liebig, Lorie (2023). "One Direction's Niall Horan Puts His Own Spin on Zach Bryan's 'Something in the Orange' " . Taste of Country .
^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart" . Australian Recording Industry Association . December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023 .
^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)" . Billboard . Retrieved January 31, 2023.
^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Canada Country)" . Billboard . Retrieved March 25, 2023.
^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Global 200)" . Billboard . Retrieved October 18, 2022.
^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved October 20, 2023.
^ "Zach Bryan – Something in the Orange" . Top 40 Singles . Retrieved February 11, 2023.
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^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved October 14, 2022.
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^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Country Airplay)" . Billboard . Retrieved June 16, 2023.
^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot Country Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved January 4, 2023.
^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved January 31, 2023.
^ "ARIA Top 100 Singles Chart for 2022" . Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved January 4, 2023 .
^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2022" . Billboard . Retrieved December 2, 2022 .
^ "Billboard Global 200 – Year-End 2022" . Billboard . Retrieved December 2, 2022 .
^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2022" . Billboard . Retrieved December 2, 2022 .
^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2022" . Billboard . Retrieved December 1, 2022 .
^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2022" . Billboard . Retrieved December 4, 2022 .
^ "ARIA Top 100 Singles Chart for 2023" . Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved January 12, 2024 .
^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2023" . Billboard . Retrieved November 22, 2023 .
^ "Billboard Global 200 – Year-End 2023" . Billboard . Retrieved November 22, 2023 .
^ "Top Selling Singles of 2023" . Recorded Music NZ . Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2023 .
^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2023" . Billboard . Retrieved November 22, 2023 .
^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2023" . Billboard . Retrieved November 22, 2023 .
^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2023" . Billboard . Retrieved November 22, 2023 .
^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2023" . Billboard . Retrieved November 22, 2023 .
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF) . Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved August 11, 2024 .
^ "Canadian single certifications – Zach Bryan – Something in the Orange" . Music Canada . Retrieved January 29, 2024 .
^ "New Zealand single certifications – Zach Bryan – Something in the Orange" . Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved 2024-11-20 .
^ "British single certifications – Zach Bryan – Something in the Orange" . British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved May 10, 2024 .
^ "American single certifications – Zach Bryan – Something in the Orange" . Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved October 13, 2023 .
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