"Famous"
Single by Mason Ramsey
from the EP Famous
ReleasedApril 27, 2018 (2018-04-27)
GenreCountry
Length3:12
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Joey Moi
Mason Ramsey singles chronology
"Famous"
(2018)		 "The Way I See It"
(2018)

"Famous" is the debut single by American singer Mason Ramsey, released on April 27, 2018 by Atlantic and Big Loud Records.[1] Produced by Joey Moi, the song was written by Mason Ramsey, Tyler Hubbard, Corey Crowder, Sarah Buxton and Canaan Smith.[2] It was serviced to country radio on April 30.[3]

Composition

"Famous" blends traditional country with modern styles, which a Rolling Stone writer compared to Luke Bryan. Lyrically, the song narrates a pre-adolescent romance.[1]

Chart performance

"Famous" entered at number 62 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number 4 on Hot Country Songs. It debuted with 10.8 million US streams and 19,000 sold in its first week.[4]

Live performances

Ramsey performed the song at the Stagecoach Festival, along with his cover of "Lovesick Blues", during Florida Georgia Line's set.[5]

Critical reception

Critical reaction to the song was positive, with praise for Ramsey's successful transition to serious country music.[6]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for Famous
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. 1 2 Betts, Stepher L. (April 27, 2018). "Hear Yodeling Kid Mason Ramsey's Moving Debut Song 'Famous'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  2. ↑ Levenson, Luke (May 7, 2018). "See Yodeling Kid Mason Ramsey Sing Hank Williams at the Grand Ole Opry". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Country Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on April 29, 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 Asker, Jim (May 8, 2018). "Mason Ramsey, 11, Is Newly 'Famous' on Country Charts; Willie Nelson, 85, Still Is". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  5. ↑ Paulson, Dave (April 29, 2018). "'Yodeling Kid' Mason Ramsey signs record deal in Nashville, performs at Stagecoach". USA Today. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Review: Mason Ramsey 'Famous'". The Edge. 2018-05-06. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
  7. ↑ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart > Heatseeker Singles". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  9. ↑ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  10. ↑ "American single certifications – Mason Ramsey – Famous". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
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