Tippin' Point
| "Tippin' Point" | ||||
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| Single by Dallas Smith | ||||
| from the album Tippin' Point | ||||
| Released | October 8, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Joey Moi | |||
| Dallas Smith singles chronology | ||||
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"Tippin' Point" is a song recorded by Canadian country and rock artist Dallas Smith for his debut extended play of the same name (2014). It was released October 8, 2013, as the lead single for his then-forthcoming second studio album, as well as his first single in the American market since signing with Republic Nashville.[1][2] A critical and commercial success, "Tippin' Point" peaked in the top 40 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 and set a record for the fastest Canadian country single to reach Gold certification by selling over 40,000 units in 13 weeks; it has since been certified Platinum.[3][4]
Background
In the fall of 2013, Smith signed to American label Republic Nashville and opened for country music duo Florida Georgia Line (also on Republic Nashville) on their "Here's to the Good Times" Tour.[5] The song was written by Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line along with Jaren Johnston, and was produced by Joey Moi, who produced Smith's first solo album as well as Florida Georgia Line's Here's to the Good Times.[6] In an interview with Digital Journal, Smith revealed the boys of Florida Georgia Line offered the song to him, and he wanted a chance to "put [his] own stamp on it."[5] He also described the song to country music blog Roughstock as a "blend of what I love about country and rock," noting that "the song sums me up as an artist and is a great representation of where I'm going."[6]
Music video
The music video was directed by Stephano Barberis and premiered in January 2014.
Chart performance
| Chart (2013–14) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 36 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[8] | 5 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[9] | Platinum | 80,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Tippin Point - Single by Dallas Smith". iTunes Store (CA). Apple Inc. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt. "Audio Track: Dallas Smith - Tippin' Point". Roughstock. Cheri Media. Archived from the original on 18 November 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
- ^ "RISING COUNTRY STAR DALLAS SMITH CELEBRATES SECOND GOLD SINGLE WITH "TIPPIN POINT" AND SETS A RECORD FOR THE FASTEST CANADIAN COUNTRY SINGLE TO GO GOLD". Chief Music Management / Big Loud Mountain. January 14, 2013. Archived from the original on 30 December 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ^ "Dallas Smith Bio". CMT Canada. Viacom Media Networks. Archived from the original on 30 December 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ^ a b Papadatos, Markos. "Interview with country singer Dallas Smith: 'Tippin Point'". Digital Journal. Archived from the original on 18 November 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
- ^ a b Foster, Ben. "Canadian Country Star Dallas Smith Signs With Republic Nashville; Releases First Single to iTunes". Roughstock. Cheri Media. Archived from the original on 18 October 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
- ^ "Dallas Smith Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Dallas Smith Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Dallas Smith – Tippin' Point". Music Canada.