# Home State

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***Home State*** is the debut studio album of American [country music](/source/Country_music) singer [Jordan Davis](/source/Jordan_Davis_(singer)). It was released via [MCA Records Nashville](/source/Universal_Music_Group_Nashville) on March 23, 2018, a week before Davis’ 30th birthday. The album contains Davis's debut single "[Singles You Up](/source/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.

## 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](/source/Boys_Like_Girls). In advance of the album's release, Davis embarked on a headlining tour in February 2018.[2]

## Critical reception

[Stephen Thomas Erlewine](/source/Stephen_Thomas_Erlewine) of [AllMusic](/source/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."[3] 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."[4]

## 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](/source/Album-equivalent_unit) including streams and tracks.[5] The album has sold 16,900 copies in the United States as of August 2018.[6] The album has been streamed over [500 million](https://pressroom.umgnashville.com/news/jordan-davis-surpasses-500-million-streams/) times as of May 20, 2019.

## Personnel

- Joeie Canaday - [bass guitar](/source/Bass_guitar)
- Matt Cappy - [flugelhorn](/source/Flugelhorn), [trumpet](/source/Trumpet), horn arrangements
- [Jordan Davis](/source/Jordan_Davis_(singer)) - lead vocals
- Paul DiGiovanni - [banjo](/source/Banjo), [acoustic guitar](/source/Acoustic_guitar), [electric guitar](/source/Electric_guitar), programming, background vocals
- Jason Gantt - programming
- Austin Jenckes - background vocals
- Tony Lucido - bass guitar
- [Heather Morgan](/source/Heather_Morgan) - background vocals
- [Jonathan Singleton](/source/Jonathan_Singleton) - background vocals
- [Katie Stevens](/source/Katie_Stevens) - background vocals
- [Bryan Sutton](/source/Bryan_Sutton) - banjo, acoustic guitar, [mandolin](/source/Mandolin)
- [Ilya Toshinsky](/source/Ilya_Toshinsky) - banjo, acoustic guitar, mandolin
- [Derek Wells](/source/Derek_Wells_(musician)) - electric guitar
- [Nir Z](/source/Nir_Z). - [drums](/source/Drums), [percussion](/source/Percussion)

## Charts

### Weekly charts

Chart (2018) Peak position

### Year-end charts

Chart (2018) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[7] 49 Chart (2019) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[8] 30 Chart (2020) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[9] 44

## References

1. ["Home State - AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine"](https://www.allmusic.com/album/home-state-mw0003149123). *AllMusic*. Retrieved April 8, 2020.

1. ["Jordan Davis Preps Debut Album 'Home State'"](https://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/jordan-davis-preps-debut-album-home-state-w515462). *Rolling Stone*. Retrieved April 3, 2018.

1. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. ["*Home State*"](https://www.allmusic.com/album/home-state-mw0003149123). *Allmusic*. Retrieved April 3, 2018.

1. Reuter, Annie (19 March 2018). ["Album Review: Jordan Davis' 'Home State'"](http://www.soundslikenashville.com/news/album-review-jordan-davis-home-state/). *Sounds Like Nashville*. Retrieved April 3, 2018.

1. Asker, Jim (April 3, 2018). ["Jordan Davis' Debut Set Finds 'Home' in Top Country Albums Chart's Top 10"](https://www.billboard.com/pro/jordan-davis-home-state-top-country-albums-chart-debut-singles-you-up/). *Billboard*. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

1. Bjorke, Matt (August 15, 2018). ["The Top 10 Country Albums: August 14, 2018"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180817023610/http://roughstock.com/news/2018/08/43253-top-10-country-albums-august-14-2018). *Roughstock*. Archived from [the original](http://roughstock.com/news/2018/08/43253-top-10-country-albums-august-14-2018) on August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2018.

1. ["Top Country Albums – Year-End 2018"](http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2018/top-country-albums). *Billboard*. Retrieved July 13, 2020.

1. ["Top Country Albums – Year-End 2019"](http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2019/top-country-albums). *Billboard*. Retrieved July 13, 2020.

1. ["Top Country Albums – Year-End 2020"](http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2020/top-country-albums). *Billboard*. Retrieved December 10, 2020.

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