Just the Way

"Just the Way" is a song recorded by American country music group Parmalee and American singer Blanco Brown. It was released on December 13, 2019 as the first single from their upcoming seventh studio album.[3]

"Just the Way"
Single by Parmalee and Blanco Brown
Released	December 13, 2019
Recorded	2019
Genre	Country[1]
Length	3:13
Label	Stoney Creek
Songwriter(s)	Matt Thomas Kevin Bard Nolan Sipe
Producer(s)	David Fanning[2]
Parmalee singles chronology
"Be Alright" (2019) "Just the Way" (2019)
Blanco Brown singles chronology
"The Git Up" (2019) "Just The Way" (2019) "Do Si Do" (2020)
Music video
"Just The Way" on YouTube

Background

"Just the Way" is an upbeat song with a catchy melody that fits the content of the track, and praises folks for being true to themselves and encourages self-acceptance.[3]

Music video

The music video was uploaded on February 26. 2020. The video shines a spotlight on different types of women, from a young girl who's in a wheelchair to an older woman full of life. The scene is set against a colorful backdrop as the guys hand each woman red, pink and yellow roses, the camera capturing their delighted reactions as the bubbly pop-country song plays overhead.[4]

Live performance

On December 1, 2019, Parmalee and Blanco Brown debut performed "Just the Way" during halftime of Sunday Night Football.[5]

Charts

"Just the Way" debuted at number 59 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated May 30, 2020. In January 2021, it became Parmalee's first Top 10 country single since "Already Callin' You Mine" in 2015.

Weekly charts Chart (2019–2021) Peak position Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 89 Canada Country (Billboard)[7] 17 US Billboard Hot 100[8] 56 US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] 6 US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] 13

Year-end charts Chart (2020) Position US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] 59

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[12]	Gold	500,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Just the Way - Single by Parmalee & Blanco Brown". music.apple.com. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
2. "Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
3. Jessica (December 3, 2019). "Blanco Brown and Parmalee Debut New Collaboration, "Just the Way"". countrymusictattletale.com. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
4. "Blanco Brown and Parmalee share smile-filled "Just the Way" video". ABC Audio. February 25, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
5. Boot Kickin' Mayhem (January 17, 2020). "Blanco Brown and Parmalee's "Just The Way" Starts 2020 with Viral Success". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
6. "Parmalee Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
7. "Parmalee Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
8. "Parmalee Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
9. "Parmalee Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
10. "Parmalee Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
11. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
12. "American single certifications – Parmalee x Blanco Brown – Just The Way". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 27, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.