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Post by rbundy1987 on Apr 20, 2020 11:55:54 GMT -5
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Post by raylatch98 on Apr 20, 2020 12:12:57 GMT -5
Not shocked given how well it has sold and streamed. That being said I doubt radio takes to this given Blanco Brown's style of "country" and Parmalee being irrelevant for quite a few years now on country radio.
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Post by phil1996 on Apr 20, 2020 13:14:05 GMT -5
This sounds like a huge smash. Not ruling it out to be a hit
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Post by jamatthews83 on Apr 20, 2020 13:22:10 GMT -5
This is really good. Would be cool to see it become a radio hit.
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Post by echocountry on Apr 20, 2020 13:23:40 GMT -5
Wtf is this? It’s not country not even close. So sad
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Post by carriekins on Apr 20, 2020 17:29:35 GMT -5
I've heard this on the Highway a few times, I don't mind it and think it's pretty catchy. I can definitely see it becoming a fairly moderate hit.
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Post by vann on Apr 20, 2020 17:46:02 GMT -5
I wasnt hoping for adds on this song..to be honest I had given up about having this song outside the Highway but if they´re gonna push it I wish Parmalee have some lucky on it.
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.indulgecountry
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Post by .indulgecountry on Apr 20, 2020 20:03:04 GMT -5
Given the two acts associated with this, I had low expectations... and it was about what I predicted. Not a fan. I get the reasoning behind this release though given that Parmalee was looking like their 15 minutes had just about dried up completely, and Blanco Brown has some buzz around him given the viral nature of his debut single despite not winning over radio PDs at the format. It strikes as a win-win to slap both of these artists together on this song to maximize the potential of both, and it wouldn't surprise me if this did decently on the charts as a result.
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Post by kentuckyfan2019 on May 2, 2020 5:42:17 GMT -5
still think this will be a big hit and crossover with a remix
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Post by sabre14 on Jul 7, 2020 12:35:36 GMT -5
This one is doing pretty well, especially considering Parmalee hasn’t had a single get further than the 30’s since 2015 (the last two single didn’t even chart). “Just the Way” was at #51 on Mediabase this week and got 7 more adds for 75 total adds so far.
It’s only 7 weeks old on Billboard Country Airplay. I can see this reaching the top 40 at least. Honestly, I wouldn’t be shocked if this can reach the top 20.
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Post by CoJoFan on Sept 3, 2020 6:00:10 GMT -5
This should’ve been in the top 20 by now. It has hit written all over it!
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Post by CoJoFan on Sept 3, 2020 9:52:37 GMT -5
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Post by carriekins on Sept 3, 2020 10:45:01 GMT -5
Yikes, that's terrible. Hope he is able to have a full recovery.
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Post by CoJoFan on Sept 9, 2020 11:52:19 GMT -5
I just noticed that Blanco was the top new country artist for 2019 on Billboard. My question is did they stop giving a new artist award for the year based on Country Airplay chart appearances? I know they used to because I have all the year end charts for the Airplay years. Blanco wouldn’t have won that award. It probably would’ve been Matt Stell.
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Post by raylatch98 on Oct 24, 2020 12:46:30 GMT -5
This song has really begun to take off as "Just The Way" has since the beginning of October has gained 376 spins and 1237k in audience and the past 3 weeks on Billboard this has gained 1082k which is also pretty solid. I would not be shocked if this song hits #1 in 2021 as I suspect once this hits the Top 30 I think it will really take off.
I will say this song has grown on me a bit more than when it was first announced, to where I don't mind hearing it on radio. It's not anything special but "Just The Way" is good radio fluff.
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.indulgecountry
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 24, 2020 17:22:26 GMT -5
Given the two acts associated with this, I had low expectations... and it was about what I predicted. Not a fan. I get the reasoning behind this release though given that Parmalee was looking like their 15 minutes had just about dried up completely, and Blanco Brown has some buzz around him given the viral nature of his debut single despite not winning over radio PDs at the format. It strikes as a win-win to slap both of these artists together on this song to maximize the potential of both, and it wouldn't surprise me if this did decently on the charts as a result. Looks like my hunch that throwing these two on a song together would be a smart move for both artists in question is proving to be right. Neither Parmalee or Blanco Brown had much going for them at country radio as far as momentum, but putting them together definitely gave them a bit of a jolt. Not sure I see it translating to Parmalee coming back in a big way, but they were in a spot where it looked like they'd never see the upper half of the charts ever again prior to this, and Blanco Brown is probably going to remain a tough sell to programmers, though radio isn't everything so maybe there's still a niche for him. |
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Post by raylatch98 on Nov 8, 2020 20:32:32 GMT -5
Enters the Mediabase Top 30 at #27 tonight with a very healthy bullet of 317. Calling my shot that this will hit #1 as ever since hitting the Top 40 this has continued to build more momentum and should at least be a Top 5.
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Post by dm2081 on Nov 8, 2020 22:57:28 GMT -5
I really like this one, which is surprising since both these artists seemed like their careers were almost over (Blanco just looking more like a one-hit wonder). The vocals are strong, chorus is catchy, and it’s just super upbeat. And even though it has a semi-rap verse, the song still feels predominantly country. Glad to see it’s shaping up to be a hit.
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Post by sabre14 on Nov 9, 2020 0:49:57 GMT -5
The slow start was definitely the fact it’s Parmalee and they haven’t had a real hit since 2015, so it made sense it took a while for this to reach the top 50 on Mediabase, but its been doing great since entering the top 35 or so, which is a classic chart run for a song that is clearly connecting after being stuck in overnight rotation.
I think this will be a #1 hit, unless national testing comes back really bad, which I don’t think will happen.
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Post by jhomes87 on Nov 11, 2020 13:29:38 GMT -5
I predict this one will be one of the biggest hits of 2021. It's insanely catchy, and the music video is superb.
I don't necessarily think Parmalee will suddenly string together a bunch of hits, but this is gonna be big for them and Blanco.
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Post by rsmatto on Nov 11, 2020 23:20:13 GMT -5
I predict this one will be one of the biggest hits of 2021. It's insanely catchy, and the music video is superb. I don't necessarily think Parmalee will suddenly string together a bunch of hits, but this is gonna be big for them and Blanco. I concur. It’s already certified Gold. |
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Post by recordyear on Nov 17, 2020 5:06:58 GMT -5
Bubbling under hot 100: #25 (new)
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Post by recordyear on Jan 4, 2021 18:47:49 GMT -5
Hot 100: #97 (debut)
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Post by sabre14 on Jan 14, 2021 15:02:33 GMT -5
This song is on fire. #11 on the Mediabase rolling chart today and has the fourth-highest bullet on the chart (614), only trailing Dan + Shay, Luke Combs and the debut for Tim McGraw/Tyler Hubbard. My guess is it'll reach #1 by early March.
It took a while for this to get going but once it reached the top 40 it's been doing really good. It sounded like a hit when I first heard it but Parmalee's lack of radio success since 2016 was why I was skeptical, but turns out they just needed the right song to get another hit and "Just the Way" was definitely that song.
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Post by raylatch98 on Jan 17, 2021 17:13:54 GMT -5
Yeah I agree with sabre14 this song is on fire right now as it entered the Mediabase Top 10 this week at #9 and a bullet of 731 becoming their 4th Top 10 single and their first since "Already Callin You Mine" back in very late 2015. This song is all but a lock for #1 and I have to imagine with the presumed great callout scores that this song is gonna spend a good while in the Top 10. |
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Post by rbundy1987 on Jan 25, 2021 16:15:05 GMT -5
"Just The Way" officially becomes Parmalee's 4th top ten and their first since December 2015 when "Already Callin' You Mine" peaked at #10 during Christmas 2015. This is also Brown's first official top ten radio hit for airplay. "Just The Way" jumps up from #12 to #8 this week on Billboard Country Airplay in its 36th week on the chart.
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Post by HeyHeyHey on Jan 25, 2021 17:17:43 GMT -5
Congratulations to Blanco on his first top 10 on country radio! This song is alright and “The Git Up” was kinda fun but there isn’t much I liked when I dove further into his music. Maybe after this one he will come out with something brand new.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Feb 18, 2021 18:54:37 GMT -5
Have two black artists ever had back-to-back #1 hits on country before I wonder? 'Cause if this follows Darius Rucker to the top, that could be something we haven't seen before.
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Post by raylatch98 on Feb 18, 2021 18:57:51 GMT -5
Have two black artists ever had back-to-back #1 hits on country before I wonder? 'Cause if this follows Darius Rucker to the top, that could be something we haven't seen before. I think Kane Brown and Jimmie Allen had back to back #1s last year with "Homesick" and "Make Me Want To" around a year ago |
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Post by CoJoFan on Feb 18, 2021 19:47:50 GMT -5
Have two black artists ever had back-to-back #1 hits on country before I wonder? 'Cause if this follows Darius Rucker to the top, that could be something we haven't seen before. I think Kane Brown and Jimmie Allen had back to back #1s last year with "Homesick" and "Make Me Want To" around a year ago Kane is biracial. His dad was a black Cherokee Indian and his mother was white. I mean I’d technically say it would be the first time if it happens but it depends on who’s counting. Also the real question will be if Just The Way can hold off Down To One. Luke hosts CCUSA this weekend so it’s likely his push week next week. |
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