Outskirts of Heaven

"Outskirts of Heaven" is a song recorded by American country music singer Craig Campbell. The song is Campbell's second release for Broken Bow Records imprint Red Bow, and his seventh single overall. Campbell wrote the song with Dave Turnbull.

"Outskirts of Heaven"
Single by Craig Campbell
ReleasedApril 11, 2016 (2016-04-11)
GenreCountry
Length4:04
LabelRed Bow
Songwriter(s)
  • Craig Campbell
  • Dave Turnbull
Producer(s)Mickey Jack Cones
Craig Campbell singles chronology
"Tomorrow Tonight"
(2015)		 "Outskirts of Heaven"
(2016)		 "See You Try"
(2018)

Content

The song is about the narrator's desires to live "on the outskirts of Heaven" when he dies, comparing such a place to his rural lifestyle.[1]

It is in a 3/4 time signature, including accompaniment from Troy Lancaster on electric guitar, Mike Johnson on steel guitar, and Tony Harrell on piano. During the production process, Campbell asked producer Mickey Jack Cones to make the intro softer so the song could "grow".[2]

Critical reception

A review from Taste of Country was favorable, praising Campbell's singing voice and the production.[3]

The song has sold 90,000 copies in the United States as of March 2017.[4]

Chart performance

References
  1. Moss, Marisa R. (March 18, 2016). "Hear Craig Campbell's Classic-Country New Song 'Outskirts of Heaven'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  2. Roland, Tom (April 22, 2016). "Craig Campbell Finds Contentment on the 'Outskirts of Heaven'". Billboard. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  3. "Craig Campbell, 'Outskirts of Heaven' [Listen]". Taste of Country. March 25, 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  4. Bjorke, Matt (March 6, 2017). "Top 30 Digital Singles Sales Report: March 6, 2017". Roughstock.
  5. "Craig Campbell Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  6. "Craig Campbell Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
  7. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2020.


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