I'm Comin' Over (song)

"I'm Comin' Over" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Chris Young. It was released on May 11, 2015 as the lead single to his fifth studio album of the same name, which was released on November 13, 2015. The song was written by Young, Corey Crowder and Josh Hoge.

"I'm Comin' Over"
Single by Chris Young
from the album I'm Comin' Over
ReleasedMay 11, 2015 (2015-05-11)
Recorded2015
GenreCountry
Length3:17
LabelRCA Nashville
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Chris Young
  • Corey Crowder[2]
Chris Young singles chronology
"Lonely Eyes"
(2014)		 "I'm Comin' Over"
(2015)		 "Think of You"
(2016)

Reception

Critical

The song received positive reviews from critics. Taste of Country reviewed the song positively, saying that "New Chris Young is doubling down on the traditional. "I’m Comin' Over" is drenched in weeping pedal steel and familiar country themes. The song relies on Young's sturdy voice, which is as solid as a mountain on this power ballad."[3] In 2017, Billboard contributor Chuck Dauphin put "I'm Comin' Over" at number ten on his top 10 list of Young's best songs.[4]

Commercial

"I'm Comin' Over" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 57 and Hot Country Songs at number 8 on its first week of release. It was the second best-selling country songs with 71,000 copies sold.[5] It became Young's sixth number one single on the Country Airplay chart dated November 28, 2015, and his first since "You" in February 2012. The song was certified Gold by the RIAA on September 23, 2015, and Platinum on January 11, 2016.[6] It has sold 725,000 copies in the US as of February 2016.[7]

Music video

The music video was directed by David McClister and premiered in May 2015.[8]

Chart performance

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[17] Platinum 80,000
United States (RIAA)[6] Platinum 1,000,000 / 725,000[7]

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Chris Young Releases First New Music in Almost Three Years". CMT. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  2. Bjorke, Matt (May 11, 2015). "Chris Young – "I'm Coming Over"". Roughstock. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  3. "Chris Young, 'I'm Comin' Over' [Listen]". Taste of Country. May 11, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  4. Dauphin, Chuck (July 24, 2017). "Chris Young's 10 Best Songs: Critic's Picks". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  5. Matt Bjorke (May 20, 2015). "Country Music's Top 30 Digital Singles: Week of May 20, 2015".
  6. "American single certifications – Chris Young – I'M COMIN' OVER". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 10, 2015. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  7. Bjorke, Matt (February 16, 2016). "The Top 30 Digital Country Singles: February 16, 2016".
  8. "CMT : Videos : Chris Young : I'm Comin' Over". Country Music Television. Retrieved May 29, 2015.
  9. "Chris Young Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  10. "Chris Young Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
  11. "Chris Young Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  12. "Chris Young Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
  13. "Chris Young Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  14. "Best of 2015: Country Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  15. "Best of 2015: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  16. "Hot Country Songs: Year End 2016". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  17. "Canadian single certifications – Chris Young – I'm Comin' Over". Music Canada.
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