California Gold (album)
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- Joel Bruyere
- Lalo Guzman
- Alessandro Lindblad
- Lindsay Rimes
- Zachary Skelton
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| Released | October 4, 2024 | |||
| Length | 51:10 | |||
| Label | Sony | |||
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California Gold is the second studio album by American country music singer Nate Smith, released on October 4, 2024, through Sony.
Smith's self-titled debut studio album was released in April 2023 through Arista Nashville, producing two number one singles on the US Country Airplay chart: "Whiskey on You" and "World on Fire".[1] The album reached a peak position of number 30 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.[2] Following the closure of Arista Nashville in March 2023, Smith transitioned to RCA Records Nashville division.[3] A year later, in April 2024, he made his RCA Nashville debut with the extended play Through the Smoke.[4] To promote the EP, he embarked on the Through The Smoke Tour in Fall 2024.[5]
Release and promotion
On August 23, 2024, Smith announced on social media that his second studio album, California Gold, was set to be released on October 4, 2024.[6] To promote the album, "Fix What You Didn't Break" was released on the same day.[7] Smith announced on his official website that the album would be available in three formats: digital download, CD, and vinyl.[8]
Singles and music videos
On February 11, 2024, Smith released the single "Bulletproof", which became the lead single for the album.[9] The song found commercial success, peaking at number three on the US Billboard Country Airplay chart.[10] The song was subsequently re-recorded featuring vocals by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne and this version was released on May 16, 2024.[11]
"I Like It" was released as the second single from the album on July 12, 2024, along with a music video.[12] The song is a collaboration with Swedish DJ and music producer Alesso.[13]
A third single, "Can You Die from a Broken Heart", was released on September 30, 2024, four days ahead of the album's release.[14] The song features vocals by Avril Lavigne, who had previously collaborated with Smith in May 2024.[15]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Fix What You Didn't Break" |
| Rimes | 3:22 |
| 2. | "Want Me Back" |
| Rimes | 3:15 |
| 3. | "What Alone Looks Like" |
| Rimes | 3:33 |
| 4. | "Can You Die from a Broken Heart" (featuring Avril Lavigne) |
| Rimes | 3:30 |
| 5. | "Perfect" |
| Rimes | 3:23 |
| 6. | "Carry You Home" |
| Rimes | 4:07 |
| 7. | "Goodbye Again" |
| Rimes | 2:54 |
| 8. | "Not of This Earth" |
| Rimes | 3:14 |
| 9. | "Wish I Never Felt" |
| Guzman | 3:16 |
| 10. | "Faith" |
| Rimes | 2:34 |
| 11. | "Bittersweet" |
| Joel Bruyere | 3:16 |
| 12. | "Gave It All" |
| Rimes | 3:16 |
| 13. | "Hurtless" |
| Rimes | 2:40 |
| 14. | "Bulletproof" |
| Rimes | 3:03 |
| 15. | "California Gold" |
| Rimes | 3:18 |
| 16. | "I Like It" (with Alesso) |
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| 2:32 |
| Total length: | 51:10 | |||