One Margarita

"One Margarita" is a song recorded by American country music singer Luke Bryan. It is the third single from his seventh studio album Born Here Live Here Die Here. Bryan's bandleader Michael Carter wrote the song with Josh Thompson and Matt Dragstrem.

"One Margarita"
Single by Luke Bryan
from the album Born Here Live Here Die Here
Released	April 13, 2020 (2020-04-13)
Genre	Country
Length	3:13
Label	Capitol Nashville
Songwriter(s)	Michael Carter Matt Dragstrem Josh Thompson
Producer(s)	Jeff Stevens Jody Stevens
Luke Bryan singles chronology
"What She Wants Tonight" (2020) "One Margarita" (2020)

The song peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it Bryan's first Top 20 in the United States since his 2014 hit "Play It Again", which peaked at number 14.

Content and history

Wendy Hermanson of the blog Taste of Country wrote of the song that it is a "light, sparkling, feel-good number dedicated to a bit of old-fashioned hedonism that has Bryan counting 'One margarita, two margarita, three margarita, we'll be gone,' and name-dropping Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffett, and Kenny Chesney. A mariachi band helps the vibe along, and everyone has plenty of smiles to spare.[1] Jon Freeman of Rolling Stone Country wrote that the song has an "equally buoyant melody and groove that’s punctuated by mandolin and peals of Hammond organ. Bryan, who’s no stranger to a party song, looks at the bigger picture of vacation as escape from the stress and anxiety of everyday existence."[2] Bryan's bandleader, Michael Carter, wrote the song with Josh Thompson and Matt Dragstrem.[3] The song was officially released to radio on April 13, 2020. It is the album's third single, following "Knockin' Boots" and "What She Wants Tonight".[4]

Music video

The song's music video was directed by Michael Monaco. It features Bryan "cavorting on the beach". Bryan's wife, Caroline, and mother, LeClaire, make guest appearances,[1] as do Caylee Hammack and members of Old Dominion.[2] Bryan filmed the video during Crash My Playa, an annual beach party he holds in Mexico, in January 2020 prior to the song's release.[4]

Chart performance

Chart (2020)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5]	29
Canada Country (Billboard)[6]	1
US Billboard Hot 100[7]	19
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[8]	1
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[9]	2
US Rolling Stone Top 100[10]	14

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[11]	Gold	500,000
^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

1. Wendy Hermanson (April 9, 2020). "Luke Bryan's 'One Margarita' is the sunny song you need [listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
2. Jon Freeman (March 13, 2020). "Luke Bryan Throws a Beach Party in 'One Margarita' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
3. Angela Stefano (April 13, 2020). "Luke Bryan's ready for a good time in new single, 'One Margarita' [Listen]". The Boot. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
4. Jim Casey (April 13, 2020). "Luke Bryan mixes it up with new single, 'One Margarita' [Listen]". Nash Country Daily. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
5. "Luke Bryan Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
6. "Luke Bryan Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
7. "Luke Bryan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
8. "Luke Bryan Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
9. "Luke Bryan Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
10. "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. July 2, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
11. "American single certifications – Luke Bryan – One Margarita". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 3, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.