Quitter (song)
2024 single by Canadian singer-songwriter Cameron Whitcomb
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"Quitter" is a song recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Cameron Whitcomb. He wrote the track with Nolan Sipe, Ben Cottrill, and David Schaeman, the latter of whom produced the track.[1] The song is the title track and lead single off Whitcomb's 2024 extended play Quitter and his 2025 debut studio album, The Hard Way, released via Atlantic Records.[2]
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| Single by Cameron Whitcomb | ||||
| from the EP Quitter and the album The Hard Way | ||||
| Released | July 26, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 2:41 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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Background
Whitcomb wrote the song while on a trip to write with Nolan Sipe, Ben Cottrill and David Schaeman in Los Angeles.[3] In writing the song, Whitcomb took inspiration from his own personal experience overcoming addiction.[4]
Critical reception
Rosie Long Decter of Billboard Canada described "Quitter" as "anthemic folk track in the mould of Noah Kahan", noting a "a kick-clap beat" and Whitcomb's "growling vocal".[5] Alli Patton of Holler favourably spoke of the song, noting "sharp strums and a shuddering kick drum", as well as "a torrent of rhythm and steel. She described this as "an exciting and triumphant arrangement" which "feeds its message of recovery and resilience".[6]
Accolades
| Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2025 | Canadian Country Music Association | Single of the Year | Nominated | [7] [8] |
| Songwriter(s) of the Year | Nominated | |||
Track listings
Chart performance
The song marked Whitcomb's first entry on the all-genre national Canadian Hot 100 chart.[5]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[27] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[28] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||