Anthem (Brett Kissel song)

2018 Brett Kissel song

"Anthem"

Single by Brett Kissel
from the album  We Were That Song
Released| January 12, 2018 (2018-01-12)
Genre| Country pop
Length| 4:01
Label|

* Warner Canada
* BAK 2 BAK

Songwriter(s)|

* Phil Barton
* Emma-Lee Doty
* Karen Kosowski

Producer(s)|

* Brett Kissel
* Luke Wooten

Brett Kissel singles chronology
| "We Were That Song"
(2017)  | "Anthem"
(2018)  | "Guitars and Gasoline"
(2018)

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Music video
"Anthem" on YouTube

"Anthem" is a song recorded by Canadian country artist Brett Kissel. The song was written by Phil Barton, Emma-Lee, and Karen Kosowski,[1] and was the second single off his Juno Award-winning studio album We Were That Song.

## Critical reception

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Front Porch Music noted elements of dance and pop music in "Anthem". They called it a "departure" from Kissel's usual music stating it could "open up a brand new demographic for him and attract some new fans", and that it was "refreshing" and would "definitely be a hit".[2]

## Commercial performance

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"Anthem" reached a peak of number 6 on the Billboard Canada Country chart dated March 24, 2018.[3] It was certified Gold by Music Canada.[4][5]

## Music video

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The official music video for "Anthem" was directed by Blake McWilliam and premiered on February 2, 2018.[6]

## Charts

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Chart (2018)  | Peak
position

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Canada Country (Billboard)[7] | 8

## Certifications

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Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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Canada (Music Canada)[8] | Gold  | 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## References

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1. ^ ""Anthem" – Brett Kissel, Song Info". AllMusic. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
2. ^ "Brett Kissel's New Song "Anthem" Music Review". Front Porch Music. February 20, 2018.
3. ^ "Canada Country chart for March 24, 2018". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2021.(subscription required)
4. ^ Gonshor, Bram (March 21, 2019). "Brett Kissel presented with Gold plaque for "Anthem" during 2019 JUNO weekend in London". Music Canada.
5. ^ "Brett Kissel's 'Anthem' Certified Gold In Canada". Yaletown FM. January 28, 2019.
6. ^ "Brett Kissel - Anthem - Official Music Video" (video). YouTube. February 2, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
7. ^ "Brett Kissel Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
8. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Brett Kissel – Anthem". Music Canada. Retrieved March 17, 2021.

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Discography

Studio albums|

* Started with a Song
* Pick Me Up
* We Were That Song
* Now or Never
* What Is Life?
* The Compass Project

Singles|

* "Started with a Song"
* "3-2-1"
* "Airwaves"
* "I Didn't Fall in Love with Your Hair"
* "We Were That Song"
* "Anthem"
* "Drink About Me"
* "She Drives Me Crazy"
* "A Few Good Stories"
* "Make a Life, Not a Living"
* "Ain't the Same"
* "Two of Us"
* "Let Your Horses Run"

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