Down to One
single
ArtistLuke Bryan
AlbumBorn Here Live Here Die Here
CoverDown to One.jpeg
ReleasedOctober 19, 2020
LabelCapitol Nashville · Row Crop
GenreCountry
WriterDallas Davidson · Justin Ebach · Kyle Fishman
ProducerJeff Stevens · Jody Stevens
ChronologyLuke Bryan singles
Prev year2020
Next year2021

"Down to One" is a song recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan.[1] The song was co-written by Dallas Davidson with Justin Ebach and Kyle Fishman.[2] It was the fourth single from Bryan's seventh studio album Born Here Live Here Die Here.[3]

Background

"Down to One" was co-written by Dallas Davidson, a frequent collaborator and friend of Bryan. Upon hearing it for the first time, Bryan remarked "it just sounded like a big ol' hit", and that it was his wife Caroline's favorite song from the album.[4]

Critical reception

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country called the track an "easy radio hit".[5] Lauren Jo Black of Country Now referred to it as a "sweet love song" and said it would "without a doubt, be a massive hit at country radio".[6] Hannah Barnes of Popculture remarked that the track is reminiscent of Bryan's early hits with its "breezy, country-tinged production and romantic, summer-inflected lyrics".[7]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2020–2021)Peak
position
Australia Country Hot 50 (TMN)[8]26

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9]21
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10]35

References

  1. ^ Houghton, Cillea. "Luke Bryan is "Down to One" in new single". ABC NewsRadio. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  2. ^ Parton, Chris (October 13, 2020). "Luke Bryan Tributes Prime Romance in New Single, 'Down to One'". Sounds Like Nashville
  3. ^ "Luke Bryan Delivers Fourth Single From #1 Debuting Album Born Here Live Here Die Here 'Down to One'". LukeBryan.com. October 19, 2020.
  4. ^ Barnes, Hannah (November 19, 2020). "Luke Bryan Shares the Story Behind New Single 'Down to One'". Popculture
  5. ^ Dukes, Billy (October 15, 2020). "Luke Bryan Tells a Familiar Love Story in 'Down to One' [Listen]". Taste of Country
  6. ^ Black, Lauren Jo (October 13, 2020). "Listen to Luke Bryan's Romantic New Single, 'Down To One'". Country Now
  7. ^ Barnes, Hannah (November 19, 2020). "Luke Bryan Releases Romantic 'Down to One' as Newest Single". Popculture
  8. ^ "Country Hot 50: Issue 1340". The Music Network. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  10. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.