Obsessed (album)

''Obsessed'' is the second studio album recorded by American country music duo Dan + Shay, released by Warner Bros. Nashville on June 3, 2016. The lead single, " From the Ground Up", was released in February 2016. The second single, "How Not To", was released in September 2016. The third single, " Road Trippin'" released on July 17, 2017.

Background

In 2015, Dan + Shay experienced a career breakthrough when "Nothin' Like You", the third single from their chart-topping debut album, reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Country Airplay chart. That same year, they began work on their second album. The duo told country music blog ''The Boot'' that they have grown as artists and songwriters in the time since completing their first record but didn't stray too far from what fans have come to expect from them on ''Obsessed''. They also noted that they had more time to work on this album, and as a result they are "really, really proud" of the music they created. ''Obsessed'' became available for pre-order on April 29, 2016.

The album's title is derived from the final track and was inspired by the duo's fans. Following the release of "From the Ground Up", Dan + Shay noticed fans using the hashtag "#obsessed" in relation to the song, and they ultimately decided the descriptor was appropriate for the album. "We're even more obsessed with making music for our fans than they are to hear it," explained vocalist Shay Mooney.

"All Nighter" was previously recorded by American country music trio Lady Antebellum for the deluxe edition of their sixth studio album, '' 747'' (2014).

Promotion

Singles

The lead single for the album, " From the Ground Up", was released on February 5, 2016. It debuted at number 37 on the Country Airplay chart before its official radio release date (February 22, 2016) and has since peaked at number one; it has also reached a peak of number three on the Hot Country Songs chart and entered the top 50 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

"How Not To" was released to radio on September 26, 2016 as the album's second official single.

" Road Trippin'" was selected by a fan vote as the record's third single. It was released to country radio on July 17, 2017.

Other songs

"Already Ready" was made available to digital retailers on April 29, 2016 alongside the pre-order launch. It entered the Hot Country Songs chart at number 44.

Commercial performance

''Obsessed'' debuted on the ''Billboard'' 200 at number eight and the Top Country Albums chart at number two, selling 26,000 copies (33,000 equivalent album units) in its first week. The album has sold 95,700 copies in the US as of September 2017.

Track listing

Personnel

Dan + Shay
* Shay Mooney – lead vocals, background vocals
* Dan Smyers – electric guitar, background vocals

Additional musicians
* Roy Agee – trombone
* Jessica Blackwell – violin
* Charles Dixon – violin
* Scott Ducaj – trumpet
* Jesse Frasure – bass guitar, drums, keyboards, programming
* Jim Horn – alto saxophone, baritone saxophone
* Martin Johnson – bass guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, piano, background vocals
* Charlie Judge – string arrangements
* Elisabeth Lamb – viola
* Doug Moffet – tenor saxophone
* Gordon Mote – keyboards, piano, string arrangements
* Emily Nelson – cello
* Brandon Paddock – banjo, bass guitar, mandolin, programming, slide guitar, background vocals
* Russ Pahl – pedal steel guitar
* Danny Rader – acoustic guitar
* Jimmie Lee Sloas – bass guitar
* Bryan Sutton – acoustic guitar
* Derek Wells – electric guitar
* Nir Z – drums, percussion, programming

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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2016 albums
Dan + Shay albums
Warner Records albums
Albums produced by Scott Hendricks
Albums produced by Jesse Frasure