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{{about|the 2013 song by The Cadillac Three|other songs|South (disambiguation)}}
{{Infobox single <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Songs -->
{{Infobox song
| Name = The South
| Cover = The South (The Cadillac Three).jpg
| name = The South
| cover = The South (The Cadillac Three).jpg
| alt =
| Artist = [[The Cadillac Three]] featuring [[Dierks Bentley]], [[Florida Georgia Line]] and [[Eli Young Band|Mike Eli]]
| Album = [[Bury Me in My Boots]]
| type = single
| artist = [[the Cadillac Three]] featuring [[Dierks Bentley]], [[Florida Georgia Line]] and [[Mike Eli]]
| Released = {{Start date|2013|12|3}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-south-mw0002602137|title=The South|work=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=12 April 2014}}</ref>
| Format = [[Music download|Digital download]]
| album = [[Bury Me in My Boots]]
| released = {{Start date|2013|12|3}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-south-mw0002602137|title=The South|work=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=12 April 2014}}</ref>
| Recorded =
| Genre = {{flatlist|
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Country music|Country]]
* [[Country music|Country]]
* [[Southern rock]]
* [[Southern rock]]
}}
}}
| Length = {{Duration|m=4|s=36}}
| length = {{Duration|m=4|s=36}}
| Label = [[Big Machine Records|Big Machine]]
| label = [[Big Machine Records|Big Machine]]
| Writer = [[Jaren Johnston]]
| writer = [[Jaren Johnston]]
| Producer = {{flatlist|
| producer = {{flatlist|
* [[Dann Huff]]
* [[Dann Huff]]
* Justin Niebank<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nashvillegab.com/2014/01/the-cadillac-three-10-random-questions-with-jaren-johnston-.html|title=10 Random Questions With Jaren Johnston|date=20 January 2014|work=Nashville Gab|accessdate=12 April 2014}}</ref>
* Justin Niebank<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nashvillegab.com/2014/01/the-cadillac-three-10-random-questions-with-jaren-johnston-.html|title=10 Random Questions With Jaren Johnston|date=20 January 2014|work=Nashville Gab|accessdate=12 April 2014}}</ref>
}}
}}
| chronology = [[The Cadillac Three]]
| Certification =
| prev_title =
| Chronology = [[The Cadillac Three]] singles
| prev_year =
| This single = "'''The South'''"<br />(2013)
| Next single = "Party Like You"<Br />(2014)
| next_title = Party Like You
| Misc =
| next_year = 2014
{{Extra chronology
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| Artist = [[Dierks Bentley]] singles
| artist = [[Dierks Bentley]]
| Type = single
| type = single
| Last single = "[[I Hold On]]"<br />(2013)
| prev_title = [[I Hold On]]
| This single = "'''The South'''"<br />(2013)
| prev_year = 2013
| title = The South
| Next single = "[[Drunk on a Plane]]"<br />(2014)
| year = 2013
| next_title = [[Drunk on a Plane]]
| next_year = 2014
}}
}}
{{Extra chronology
{{Extra chronology
| Artist = [[Florida Georgia Line]] singles
| artist = [[Florida Georgia Line]]
| Type = single
| type = single
| Last single = "[[Stay (Black Stone Cherry song)|Stay]]"<br />(2013)
| prev_title = [[Stay (Black Stone Cherry song)|Stay]]
| This single = "'''The South'''"<br />(2013)
| prev_year = 2013
| title = The South
| Next single = "[[This Is How We Roll]]"<br />(2014)
| year = 2013
| next_title = [[This Is How We Roll]]
| next_year = 2014
}}
}}
{{External music video|1={{YouTube|_IZcoiPiXS8|"The South"}}}}
}}
}}


"'''The South'''" is a song by American [[country music]] band [[The Cadillac Three]]. It is their debut release for [[Big Machine Records]].
"'''The South'''" is a song recorded by American [[country music]] band [[the Cadillac Three]]. It is their debut release for [[Big Machine Records]].


==History==
==History==
Lead singer [[Jaren Johnston]], who wrote the song, told ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'': "I wanted something for our live set that mirrored '[[Kashmir (song)|Kashmir]]' by [[Led Zeppelin]] – maybe a southern version of that. I got into writing it, and started with the lyrics, I remembered the first time I heard '[[Sweet Home Alabama]],' and I was just mesmerized with it. I thought 'We need something like that.'"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-615/5885562/the-cadillac-three-rise-with-the-south-score-time-on-nashville|title=The Cadillac Three Rise With 'The South,' Score Time on 'Nashville'|last=Dauphin|first=Chuck|date=28 January 2014|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=12 April 2014}}</ref> The song features guest vocals from [[Dierks Bentley]], [[Florida Georgia Line]], and [[Eli Young Band]] lead singer Mike Eli.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.gactv.com/blog/2014/02/12/the-cadillac-three-brings-the-south-to-country-radio/|title=The Cadillac Three Brings 'The South' to Country Radio|last=Wyland|first=Sarah|date=12 February 2014|work=[[Great American Country]]|accessdate=12 April 2014}}</ref>
Lead singer [[Jaren Johnston]], who wrote the song, told ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'': "I wanted something for our live set that mirrored '[[Kashmir (song)|Kashmir]]' by [[Led Zeppelin]] – maybe a southern version of that. I got into writing it, and started with the lyrics, I remembered the first time I heard '[[Sweet Home Alabama]],' and I was just mesmerized with it. I thought 'We need something like that.'"<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-615/5885562/the-cadillac-three-rise-with-the-south-score-time-on-nashville|title=The Cadillac Three Rise With 'The South,' Score Time on 'Nashville'|last=Dauphin|first=Chuck|date=28 January 2014|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=12 April 2014}}</ref> The song features guest vocals from [[Dierks Bentley]], [[Florida Georgia Line]], and [[Eli Young Band]] lead singer Mike Eli.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.gactv.com/blog/2014/02/12/the-cadillac-three-brings-the-south-to-country-radio/|title=The Cadillac Three Brings 'The South' to Country Radio|last=Wyland|first=Sarah|date=12 February 2014|work=[[Great American Country]]|accessdate=12 April 2014}}</ref>


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
The song has received positive critical reception. Markos Papadatos of ''Digital Journal'' reviewed the song favorably, praising Johnston's lead vocals and the [[Southern rock]] influences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://digitaljournal.com/entertainment/review-the-cadillac-three-rocks-on-new-single-and-video-for-the-south/article/365054|title=Review: The Cadillac Three rocks on new single and video for 'The South'|last=Papadatos|first=Markos|date=3 January 2014|work=Digital Journal|accessdate=12 April 2014}}</ref> Billy Dukes of [[Taste of Country]] also described the song's Southern rock sound favorably. He also said that the song "has depth" and that "Johnston's voice is suited for grungy honky-tonks".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tasteofcountry.com/the-cadillac-three-the-south/|title=The Cadillac Three (Feat. Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Mike Eli), ‘The South’ – ToC Critic’s Pick [Listen]|last=Dukes|first=Billy|date=13 November 2013|accessdate=12 April 2014}}</ref> Giving it 3.5 out of 5 stars, Matt Bjorke of Roughstock wrote that " there’s some nice lyrical choices…and an overall understanding of what can make an artist unique".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roughstock.com/reviews/single-review-the-cadillac-three-the-south|title=Single Review: The Cadillac Three - The South|last=Bjorke|first=Matt|date=20 January 2014|work=Roughstock|accessdate=12 April 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407172420/http://www.roughstock.com/reviews/single-review-the-cadillac-three-the-south|archivedate=7 April 2014|df=}}</ref>
The song has received positive critical reception. Markos Papadatos of ''Digital Journal'' reviewed the song favorably, praising Johnston's lead vocals and the [[Southern rock]] influences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://digitaljournal.com/entertainment/review-the-cadillac-three-rocks-on-new-single-and-video-for-the-south/article/365054|title=Review: The Cadillac Three rocks on new single and video for 'The South'|last=Papadatos|first=Markos|date=3 January 2014|work=Digital Journal|accessdate=12 April 2014}}</ref> Billy Dukes of [[Taste of Country]] also described the song's Southern rock sound favorably. He also said that the song "has depth" and that "Johnston's voice is suited for grungy honky-tonks".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tasteofcountry.com/the-cadillac-three-the-south/|title=The Cadillac Three (Feat. Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Mike Eli), 'The South' – ToC Critic's Pick [Listen]|last=Dukes|first=Billy|date=13 November 2013|accessdate=12 April 2014}}</ref> Giving it 3.5 out of 5 stars, Matt Bjorke of Roughstock wrote that " there’s some nice lyrical choices…and an overall understanding of what can make an artist unique".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roughstock.com/reviews/single-review-the-cadillac-three-the-south|title=Single Review: The Cadillac Three - The South|last=Bjorke|first=Matt|date=20 January 2014|work=Roughstock|accessdate=12 April 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407172420/http://www.roughstock.com/reviews/single-review-the-cadillac-three-the-south|archivedate=7 April 2014}}</ref>


==Music video==
==Music video==
[[Shane Drake]] directed the song's [[music video]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmt.com/videos/the-cadillac-three/991317/the-south.jhtml|title=CMT : Videos : The Cadillac Three : The South|publisher=[[Country Music Television]]|accessdate=January 3, 2014}}</ref>
[[Shane Drake]] directed the song's [[music video]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmt.com/videos/the-cadillac-three/991317/the-south.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103233402/http://www.cmt.com/videos/the-cadillac-three/991317/the-south.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 3, 2014|title=CMT : Videos : The Cadillac Three : The South|publisher=[[Country Music Television]]|accessdate=January 3, 2014}}</ref>


==Chart performance==
==Chart performance==
The song has sold 165,000 copies in the U.S. as of May 2014.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.roughstock.com/blog/country-chart-news-the-top-30-digital-singles-may-8-2014-brantley-gilbert-s-guns-n-roses-debut |title=Country Chart News - The Top 30 Digital Singles - May 8, 2014: Brantley Gilbert's Guns N Roses Debut |author=Matt Bjorke |date=May 8, 2014 |work=Roughstock |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509002155/http://www.roughstock.com/blog/country-chart-news-the-top-30-digital-singles-may-8-2014-brantley-gilbert-s-guns-n-roses-debut |archivedate=May 9, 2014 |df= }}</ref>
The song has sold 165,000 copies in the U.S. as of May 2014.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.roughstock.com/blog/country-chart-news-the-top-30-digital-singles-may-8-2014-brantley-gilbert-s-guns-n-roses-debut |title=Country Chart News - The Top 30 Digital Singles - May 8, 2014: Brantley Gilbert's Guns N Roses Debut |author=Matt Bjorke |date=May 8, 2014 |work=Roughstock |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509002155/http://www.roughstock.com/blog/country-chart-news-the-top-30-digital-singles-may-8-2014-brantley-gilbert-s-guns-n-roses-debut |archivedate=May 9, 2014 }}</ref>


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== Certifications ==
{{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|title=The South|artist=The Cadillac Three|type=single|award=Gold|access-date=December 6, 2023|relyear=2016|certyear=2018}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|streaming=true|noshipments=true|nosales=true}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

{{Dierks Bentley}}
{{Dierks Bentley}}
{{Florida Georgia Line}}
{{Florida Georgia Line}}

{{Eli Young Band}}
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Latest revision as of 15:40, 3 July 2024

"The South"
Single by the Cadillac Three featuring Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line and Mike Eli
from the album Bury Me in My Boots
ReleasedDecember 3, 2013 (2013-12-03)[1]
Genre
Length4:36
LabelBig Machine
Songwriter(s)Jaren Johnston
Producer(s)
The Cadillac Three singles chronology
"The South"
(2013)
"Party Like You"
(2014)
Dierks Bentley singles chronology
"I Hold On"
(2013)
"The South"
(2013)
"Drunk on a Plane"
(2014)
Florida Georgia Line singles chronology
"Stay"
(2013)
"The South"
(2013)
"This Is How We Roll"
(2014)
Music video
"The South" on YouTube

"The South" is a song recorded by American country music band the Cadillac Three. It is their debut release for Big Machine Records.

History

[edit]

Lead singer Jaren Johnston, who wrote the song, told Billboard: "I wanted something for our live set that mirrored 'Kashmir' by Led Zeppelin – maybe a southern version of that. I got into writing it, and started with the lyrics, I remembered the first time I heard 'Sweet Home Alabama,' and I was just mesmerized with it. I thought 'We need something like that.'"[3] The song features guest vocals from Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, and Eli Young Band lead singer Mike Eli.[4]

Critical reception

[edit]

The song has received positive critical reception. Markos Papadatos of Digital Journal reviewed the song favorably, praising Johnston's lead vocals and the Southern rock influences.[5] Billy Dukes of Taste of Country also described the song's Southern rock sound favorably. He also said that the song "has depth" and that "Johnston's voice is suited for grungy honky-tonks".[6] Giving it 3.5 out of 5 stars, Matt Bjorke of Roughstock wrote that " there’s some nice lyrical choices…and an overall understanding of what can make an artist unique".[7]

Music video

[edit]

Shane Drake directed the song's music video.[8]

Chart performance

[edit]

The song has sold 165,000 copies in the U.S. as of May 2014.[9]

Chart (2013–2014) Peak
position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[10] 33
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] 32

Certifications

[edit]
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[12] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "The South". Allmusic. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  2. ^ "10 Random Questions With Jaren Johnston". Nashville Gab. 20 January 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  3. ^ Dauphin, Chuck (28 January 2014). "The Cadillac Three Rise With 'The South,' Score Time on 'Nashville'". Billboard. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  4. ^ Wyland, Sarah (12 February 2014). "The Cadillac Three Brings 'The South' to Country Radio". Great American Country. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  5. ^ Papadatos, Markos (3 January 2014). "Review: The Cadillac Three rocks on new single and video for 'The South'". Digital Journal. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  6. ^ Dukes, Billy (13 November 2013). "The Cadillac Three (Feat. Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Mike Eli), 'The South' – ToC Critic's Pick [Listen]". Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  7. ^ Bjorke, Matt (20 January 2014). "Single Review: The Cadillac Three - The South". Roughstock. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  8. ^ "CMT : Videos : The Cadillac Three : The South". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on January 3, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2014.
  9. ^ Matt Bjorke (May 8, 2014). "Country Chart News - The Top 30 Digital Singles - May 8, 2014: Brantley Gilbert's Guns N Roses Debut". Roughstock. Archived from the original on May 9, 2014.
  10. ^ "The Cadillac Three Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
  11. ^ "The Cadillac Three Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  12. ^ "American single certifications – The Cadillac Three – The South". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 6, 2023.