Losing Sleep (Chris Young song)

"Losing Sleep" is a song do-written and recorded by American country music artist Chris Young. It was released on May 29, 2017 as the first single from his 2017 album of the same name.[1] Young co-wrote this song with Chris DeStefano and Josh Hoge, and assisted Corey Crowder in production.

"Losing Sleep"
Single by Chris Young
from the album Losing Sleep
ReleasedMay 29, 2017 (2017-05-29)
Recorded2017
GenreCountry, Country pop
Length2:58
LabelRCA Nashville
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Corey Crowder
  • Chris Young
Chris Young singles chronology
"Sober Saturday Night"
(2016)		 "Losing Sleep"
(2017)		 "Hangin' On"
(2018)

Critical reception

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country was somewhat critical of the song's arrangement, but wrote that the song is "sonically edgy and lyrically pointed," and that Young's performance comes across as "sincere."[2] In a review of the similarly titled album, Matt Bjorke of Roughstock complimented the song's structure, writing that the juxtaposition of the "relaxed" verses and "frantic" chorus "is part of what makes the song work as well as it does and why it’s the anchor for this record."[3] Jim Casey of Nash Country Daily wrote that the song falls in Young's "sexy-song wheelhouse" and praised the radio-friendly production.[4]

Music video

The music video was directed by Peter Zavadil and premiered on CMT, GAC & VEVO in September 2017.[5] Filmed at the Omni Hotel in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, the video follows Young and a female love interest as they prepare for a date and then meet in the hotel bar.[6] Mood lighting is used to establish a "romantic mood," with critics describing the video as "sexy."[6]

Commercial performance

"Losing Sleep" reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated February 10, 2018, earning Young his ninth leader on the chart, and fourth consecutive number-one following the three singles released from previous album, I'm Comin' Over (2015).[7] The song has sold 200,000 copies in the United States as of February 2018.[8] "Losing Sleep" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in August 2018.[9]

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[16] Gold 40,000
United States (RIAA)[9] Platinum 1,000,000 / 200,000[8]

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Chris Young Announces New Album 'Losing Sleep'". Radio.com. Archived from the original on August 24, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
  2. Dukes, Billy (May 12, 2017). "Chris Young, 'Losing Sleep' [Listen]". Taste of Country. Townsquare Media. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  3. Bjorke, Matt (October 20, 2017). "Album Review: Chris Young - "Losing Sleep"". Roughstock. Cheri Media. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  4. Casey, Jim (May 12, 2017). "Chris Young Is Hoping New Single, "Losing Sleep," Has the Makings of a Winner at Country Radio [Listen]". Nash Country Daily. Cumulus Media. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  5. Gugula, Jon (September 14, 2017). "Chris Young's 'Losing Sleep': Watch Video". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  6. Whitaker, Sterling (September 15, 2017). "Chris Young Makes Romance Sexy in 'Losing Sleep' Video". Taste of Country. Townsquare Media. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  7. Asker, Jim (February 6, 2018). "Chris Young Banks Ninth Country Airplay No. 1 With 'Losing Sleep'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  8. Bjorke, Matt (February 5, 2017). "TOP 30 Digital Country Singles Sales Chart: February 5, 2017". Roughstock. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  9. "American single certifications – Chris Young – Losing Sleep". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  10. "Chris Young Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  11. "Chris Young Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  12. "Chris Young Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
  13. "Chris Young Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  14. "Country Airplay – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  15. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  16. "Canadian single certifications – Chris Young – Losing Sleep". Music Canada. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
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