Home State

Home State is the debut studio album of American country music singer Jordan Davis. It was released via MCA Records Nashville on March 23, 2018, a week before Davis’ 30th birthday. The album contains Davis's debut single "Singles You Up" and his sophomore single "Take It from Me". The album's third single, "Slow Dance in a Parking Lot" released to country radio on April 22, 2019. The album also contains ten other songs, all of which Davis co-wrote.

Home State
Studio album by Jordan Davis
Released	March 23, 2018 (2018-03-23)
Genre	Country pop[1] R&B[1]
Length	37:26
Label	MCA Nashville
Producer	Paul DiGiovanni
Singles from Home State
"Singles You Up" Released: June 6, 2017[2] "Take It from Me" Released: May 7, 2018[3] "Slow Dance in a Parking Lot" Released: April 22, 2019[4]

Content

Davis co-wrote every song on the album. It was produced by Paul DiGiovanni, who was the lead guitarist of the band Boys Like Girls. In advance of the album's release, Davis embarked on a headlining tour in February 2018.[5]

Critical reception

Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic wrote that "When the tempos are swift and the production bustling -- "Take It from Me" and especially "Singles You Up," a frothy bit of country-pop that leaves a surprisingly indelible imprint -- he seems to be the ringleader at happy hour, but when things slow down, as they do on "More Than I Know" and "Made That Way," he seems sensitive."[6] Annie Reuter of Sounds Like Nashville reviewed the album positively, stating that "Overall a standout debut that highlights Davis' ability as both a vocalist and a songwriter, Home State marries big sounds and production with the vulnerability of his lyrics for a truly enjoyable listen."[7]

Commercial performance

Home State debuted at No. 6 on Top Country Albums and No. 47 the Billboard 200, selling 6,000 copies, or 11,000 album-equivalent units including streams and tracks.[8] The album has sold 16,900 copies in the United States as of August 2018.[9] The album has been streamed over 500 million times as of May 20, 2019.

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Take It from Me"	Jordan Davis Jason Gantt Jacob Davis	2:54
2.	"Going 'Round"	Jordan Davis Ben Daniel Pavel Dovgalyuk	3:33
3.	"More Than I Know"	Jordan Davis Paul DiGiovanni Blair Daly	2:48
4.	"Slow Dance in a Parking Lot"	Jordan Davis Lonnie Fowler	3:13
5.	"Singles You Up"	Jordan Davis Justin Ebach Steven Dale Jones	3:02
6.	"Sundowners"	Jordan Davis Josh Jenkins Matt Jenkins	3:14
7.	"Tough to Tie Down"	Jordan Davis Jeff Middleton Seth Ennis	3:10
8.	"Selfish"	Jordan Davis Gantt Joshua Wade Dorr	3:12
9.	"Made That Way"	Jordan Davis DiGiovanni Scooter Carusoe	2:53
10.	"So Do I"	Jordan Davis DiGiovanni Jamie Paulin	3:07
11.	"Dreamed You Did"	Jordan Davis Shane Minor Jonathan Singleton	2:50
12.	"Leaving New Orleans"	Jordan Davis Fowler David Frasier	3:30
Total length:			37:26

Personnel

• Joeie Canaday - bass guitar
• Matt Cappy - flugelhorn, trumpet, horn arrangements
• Jordan Davis - lead vocals
• Paul DiGiovanni - banjo, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, programming, background vocals
• Jason Gantt - programming
• Austin Jenckes - background vocals
• Tony Lucido - bass guitar
• Heather Morgan - background vocals
• Jonathan Singleton - background vocals
• Katie Stevens - background vocals
• Bryan Sutton - banjo, acoustic guitar, mandolin
• Ilya Toshinsky - banjo, acoustic guitar, mandolin
• Derek Wells - electric guitar
• Nir Z. - drums, percussion

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2018) Peak position Canadian Albums (Billboard)[10] 48 US Billboard 200[11] 47 US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[12] 6

Year-end charts Chart (2018) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[13] 49 Chart (2019) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[14] 30

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[15]	Gold	500,000^*
^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

References

1. "Home State - AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine". AllMusic. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
2. "Jordan Davis Releases "Singles You Up" To Country Radio". The Country Note. June 6, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
3. "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access. May 1, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
4. "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
5. "Jordan Davis Preps Debut Album 'Home State'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
6. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Home State". Allmusic. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
7. Reuter, Annie. "Album Review: Jordan Davis' 'Home State'". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
8. Asker, Jim (April 3, 2018). "Jordan Davis' Debut Set Finds 'Home' in Top Country Albums Chart's Top 10". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
9. Bjorke, Matt (August 15, 2018). "The Top 10 Country Albums: August 14, 2018". Roughstock. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
10. "Jordan Davis Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
11. "Jordan Davis Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
12. "Jordan Davis Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
13. "Top Country Albums – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
14. "Top Country Albums – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
15. "American album certifications – Jordan Davis – Home State". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 21, 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.