California Gold (album)

California Gold
Studio album by
Nate Smith
ReleasedOctober 4, 2024 (2024-10-04)
Length51:10
LabelSony
Nate Smith chronology
Through the Smoke
(2024) 		California Gold
(2024)
Singles from California
  1. "Bulletproof"
    Released: February 19, 2024
  2. "I Like It"
    Released: July 12, 2024
  3. "Can You Die from a Broken Heart"
    Released: September 30, 2024

California Gold is the second studio album by American country music singer Nate Smith, released on October 4, 2024, through Sony.

Background

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Smith's self-titled debut studio album was released in April 2023 through Arista Nashville, producing two number one singles on the US Country Airplay chart: "Whiskey on You" and "World on Fire".[1] The album reached a peak position of number 30 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.[2] Following the closure of Arista Nashville in March 2023, Smith transitioned to RCA Records Nashville division.[3] A year later, in April 2024, he made his RCA Nashville debut with the extended play Through the Smoke.[4] To promote the EP, he embarked on the Through The Smoke Tour in Fall 2024.[5]

Release and promotion

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On August 23, 2024, Smith announced on social media that his second studio album, California Gold, was set to be released on October 4, 2024.[6] To promote the album, "Fix What You Didn't Break" was released on the same day.[7] Smith announced on his official website that the album would be available in three formats: digital download, CD, and vinyl.[8]

Singles and music videos

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On February 11, 2024, Smith released the single "Bulletproof", which became the lead single for the album.[9] The song found commercial success, peaking at number three on the US Billboard Country Airplay chart.[10] The song was subsequently re-recorded featuring vocals by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne and this version was released on May 16, 2024.[11]

"I Like It" was released as the second single from the album on July 12, 2024, along with a music video.[12] The song is a collaboration with Swedish DJ and music producer Alesso.[13]

A third single, "Can You Die from a Broken Heart", was released on September 30, 2024, four days ahead of the album's release.[14] The song features vocals by Avril Lavigne, who had previously collaborated with Smith in May 2024.[15]

Track listing

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California Gold standard edition track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Fix What You Didn't Break"
Rimes3:22
2."Want Me Back"
  • Gorley
  • John Byron
  • Rimes
  • Smith
  • Phillips
Rimes3:15
3."What Alone Looks Like"
  • James McNair
  • Rimes
  • Smith
Rimes3:33
4."Can You Die from a Broken Heart" (featuring Avril Lavigne)
  • Kevin Fisher
  • Michael Matosic
  • Tom Walker
Rimes3:30
5."Perfect"
  • Smith
  • Gorley
  • Phillips
  • Rimes
Rimes3:23
6."Carry You Home"
Rimes4:07
7."Goodbye Again"
  • Jacob Davis
  • Jacob Rice
  • Justin Wilson
  • Noah Hicks
Rimes2:54
8."Not of This Earth"
Rimes3:14
9."Wish I Never Felt"
  • Allison Veltz Cruz
  • Michael Tyler
  • Thomas Archer
  • Lalo Guzman
Guzman3:16
10."Faith"
  • Alex Schwartz
  • Joe Khajadourian
  • Aaron Puckett
  • Jackson Morgan
Rimes2:34
11."Bittersweet"
Joel Bruyere3:16
12."Gave It All"
  • Benny Morrell
  • Danielle Blakey
  • Rimes
Rimes3:16
13."Hurtless"
  • Dan Caplen
  • Davin Kingston
  • Joe Kearns
  • Neil Ormandy
Rimes2:40
14."Bulletproof"
  • Gorley
  • Hunter Phelps
  • Ben Johnson
Rimes3:03
15."California Gold"
  • Gorley
  • Byron
  • Rimes
  • Smith
  • Phillips
Rimes3:18
16."I Like It" (with Alesso)
  • Lindblad
  • Skelton
2:32
Total length:51:10

Charts

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Chart performance for California Gold
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australian Country Albums (ARIA)[16] 18
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[17] 45
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[18] 55
US Billboard 200[19] 65
US Country Albums (Billboard)[20] 12

Release history

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Release dates and formats for California Gold
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various October 4, 2024
Sony [8]

References

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  1. ^ Asker, Jim (February 2, 2024). "Nate Smith Sets the "World on Fire" With Second-Longest Reign Atop Country Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (May 10, 2023). "Nate Smith Achieves Largest Album Debut From A New Artist This Year". MusicRow. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  3. ^ Aswad, Jem (March 23, 2023). "Sony Music Dissolves Arista Nashville Label". Variety. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  4. ^ Murphy, Saoirse (April 4, 2024). "Nate Smith releases new EP Through The Smoke". Pure M Magazine. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  5. ^ Hoffman, Lauren (April 15, 2024). "Nate Smith Announces 2024 Through The Smoke Fall Tour". Backstage Country. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  6. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (August 23, 2024). "Nate Smith Announces Sophomore Album California Gold". MusicRow. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "Nate Smith goes for California Gold with new album". WIRK. August 23, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  8. ^ a b California Gold release formats:
  9. ^ Hoffman, Lauren (February 9, 2024). "Nate Smith Delivers New Single, Announces Through The Smoke EP". Backstage Country. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  10. ^ Roland, Tom (March 13, 2024). "In Case "World on Fire" Seemed Like a Fluke, Nate Smith Serves Up "Bulletproof": You Have to Be Able to Sing Along to My Songs". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  11. ^ Kelly Fisher (May 15, 2024). "Nate Smith Texts Avril Lavigne With A 'Crazy Idea' — See The Conversation". New Country 103.9. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  12. ^ DeNicola, Tiana (July 19, 2024). "Alesso and Nate Smith Break Down Their Country-Dance Crossover "I Like It" for Variety's Behind the Song". Variety. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  13. ^ Dov, Yotam (July 12, 2024). "Alesso joins forces with country sensation Nate Smith on "I Like It"". We Rave You. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  14. ^ White, Logan (September 30, 2024). "Avril Lavigne, Nate Smith team up for new single "Can You Die From a Broken Heart"". Substream Magazine. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  15. ^ Bolwell, Richard (October 1, 2024). "Nate Smith & Avril Lavigne Reunite For "Can You Die From A Broken Heart"". MNPR Magazine. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  16. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Country Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. October 14, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  17. ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  18. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  19. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  20. ^ "Top Country Albums: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
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