Obsessed (album)

Obsessed is the second studio album recorded by American country music duo Dan + Shay, released by Warner Bros. Nashville on June 3, 2016.[1] The lead single, "From the Ground Up", was released in February 2016.[2][3] The second single, "How Not To", was released in September 2016. The third single, "Road Trippin'" released on July 17, 2017.

Obsessed
Studio album by Dan + Shay
Released	June 3, 2016
Recorded	2015
Genre	Country
Label	Warner Bros. Nashville
Producer	Dan Smyers Scott Hendricks Martin Johnson Jesse Frasure
Dan + Shay chronology
Where It All Began (2014) Obsessed (2016) Dan + Shay (2018)
Singles from Obsessed
"From the Ground Up" Released: February 5, 2016 "How Not To" Released: September 26, 2016 "Road Trippin'" Released: July 17, 2017

Background

In 2015, Dan + Shay experienced a career breakthrough when "Nothin' Like You", the third single from their chart-topping debut album, reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.[4] That same year, they began work on their second album. The duo told country music blog The Boot that they have grown as artists and songwriters in the time since completing their first record but didn't stray too far from what fans have come to expect from them on Obsessed.[5] They also noted that they had more time to work on this album, and as a result they are "really, really proud" of the music they created.[5] Obsessed became available for pre-order on April 29, 2016.[6]

The album's title is derived from the final track and was inspired by the duo's fans. Following the release of "From the Ground Up", Dan + Shay noticed fans using the hashtag "#obsessed" in relation to the song, and they ultimately decided the descriptor was appropriate for the album.[7] "We're even more obsessed with making music for our fans than they are to hear it," explained vocalist Shay Mooney.[7]

"All Nighter" was previously recorded by American country music trio Lady Antebellum for the deluxe edition of their sixth studio album, 747 (2014).[8]

Promotion

Singles

The lead single for the album, "From the Ground Up", was released on February 5, 2016.[2] It debuted at number 37 on the Country Airplay chart before its official radio release date (February 22, 2016[3]) and has since peaked at number one; it has also reached a peak of number three on the Hot Country Songs chart and entered the top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"How Not To" was released to radio on September 26, 2016 as the album's second official single.[9]

"Road Trippin'" was selected by a fan vote as the record's third single.[10] It was released to country radio on July 17, 2017.[11]

Other songs

"Already Ready" was made available to digital retailers on April 29, 2016 alongside the pre-order launch.[12] It entered the Hot Country Songs chart at number 44.

Commercial performance

Obsessed debuted on the Billboard 200 at number eight and the Top Country Albums chart at number two, selling 26,000 copies (33,000 equivalent album units) in its first week.[13] The album has sold 95,700 copies in the US as of September 2017.[14]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"All Nighter"	Nicolle Galyon Jimmy Robbins David Hodges	Dan Smyers Scott Hendricks	3:23
2.	"Road Trippin'"	Smyers Shay Mooney Martin Johnson	Smyers Johnson	3:33
3.	"From the Ground Up"	Smyers Mooney Chris DeStefano	Smyers Hendricks	4:15
4.	"Already Ready"	Smyers Mooney Shane McAnally Robbins	Smyers Hendricks	3:22
5.	"How Not To"	Adam Hambrick Paul DiGiovanni Kevin Bard	Smyers Hendricks	3:13
6.	"Lipstick"	Smyers Mooney Galyon	Smyers Hendricks	3:29
7.	"Round the Clock"	Smyers Mooney Jesse Frasure Hodges	Smyers Frasure	3:23
8.	"Lately"	Smyers Mooney Johnson	Smyers Johnson	4:04
9.	"Sway"	Smyers Mooney Liz Rose busbee	Smyers Hendricks	3:10
10.	"Obsessed"	Smyers Mooney Nolan Lambroza Breyan Isaac	Smyers Hendricks	5:00
Total length:				36:52

Personnel

Dan + Shay

• Shay Mooney – lead vocals, background vocals
• Dan Smyers – electric guitar, background vocals

Additional musicians

• Roy Agee – trombone
• Jessica Blackwell – violin
• Charles Dixon – violin
• Scott Ducaj – trumpet
• Jesse Frasure – bass guitar, drums, keyboards, programming
• Jim Horn – alto saxophone, baritone saxophone
• Martin Johnson – bass guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, piano, background vocals
• Charlie Judge – string arrangements
• Elisabeth Lamb – viola
• Doug Moffet – tenor saxophone
• Gordon Mote – keyboards, piano, string arrangements
• Emily Nelson – cello
• Brandon Paddock – banjo, bass guitar, mandolin, programming, slide guitar, background vocals
• Russ Pahl – pedal steel guitar
• Danny Rader – acoustic guitar
• Jimmie Lee Sloas – bass guitar
• Bryan Sutton – acoustic guitar
• Derek Wells – electric guitar
• Nir Z – drums, percussion, programming

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2016) Peak position Australian Albums (ARIA)[15] 91 Canadian Albums (Billboard)[16] 23 UK Country Albums (OCC)[17] 1 US Billboard 200[18] 8 US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[19] 2

Year-end charts Chart (2016) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[20] 39 Chart (2017) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[21] 54

References

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5. Stefano, Angela (April 20, 2016). "Dan + Shay Reveal Sophomore Album's Title, Release Date". The Boot. Townsquare Media. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
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10. Casey, Jim (June 19, 2017). "When You're Hot, You're Hot: Dan + Shay Score 3rd Consecutive No. 1 Single With "How Not To" & Announce New Single". Nash Country Weekly. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
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