Started with a Song (song)

"Started with a Song" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Brett Kissel. It was released in June 2013 as the first single from his major label debut album, Started with a Song.[1] It became the most added song at Canadian country radio in its first week, surpassing a record set by Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together".[2]

"Started with a Song"
Single by Brett Kissel
from the album Started with a Song
Released	June 17, 2013
Genre	Country
Length	4:18
Label	Warner Music Canada
Songwriter(s)	Brett Kissel, Craig Wiseman
Brett Kissel singles chronology
"Started with a Song" (2013) "Raise Your Glass" (2013)

Music video

The music video was directed by Margaret Malandruccolo and premiered in June 2013.[3]

Chart performance

"Started with a Song" debuted at number 87 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the week of July 27, 2013.

Chart (2013)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4]	58
Canada Country (Billboard)[5]	3

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[6]	Gold	40,000^^
^^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Mendler, Andrew (May 21, 2013). "Brett Kissel signs record deal with Warner". Bonnyville Nouvelle. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
2. Huser, Janice (July 9, 2013). "Kissel's 'Started With A Song' breaks radio record". St. Paul Journal. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
3. "Brett Kissel's "Started With A Song" Directed By Margaret Malandruccolo Hits #1 on CMT Canada!". The Field. September 11, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
4. "Brett Kissel Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
5. "Brett Kissel Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
6. "Canadian single certifications – Brett Kissel – Started with a Song". Music Canada. Retrieved March 31, 2016.