"Dawns" is a song by American singer-songwriter Zach Bryan featuring singer Maggie Rogers, released on January 27, 2023, through Belting Bronco and Warner Records. It was co-written by Bryan and Rogers, and produced by Bryan and Eddie Spear. A music video was released simultaneously.[1] The song entered the top 50 of the charts in Canada, Ireland and the US.
"Dawns" | ||||
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Single by Zach Bryan featuring Maggie Rogers | ||||
Released | January 27, 2023 | |||
Length | 4:50 | |||
Label | Warner | |||
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Maggie Rogers singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Dawns" on YouTube |
Critical reception
editAnn Powers of NPR wrote that "the addition of a woman's voice allows the duo to play with perspective and, in doing so, refresh the template of Bryan's laments" and when "Rogers enters the picture", "her verse flips the song's angle and cleverly changes the meaning of its hook".[2]
Uproxx included it on their "Best Songs of 2023 So Far" list, with Philip Cosores writing that it "isn't really a country song at all, showing the range and possibility for a young artist that doesn't have expectations yet to defy", pointing out its "male-female vocal tradeoffs and driving string section" that "underscore the song's emotional pull". Cosores concluded that "Bryan is turning out great songs by the dozen these days".[3]
Live performances
editBryan and Rogers performed the song at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on August 23, 2023, as part of Bryan's Burn, Burn, Burn Tour.[4]
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[15] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[16] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
edit- ^ Freeman, Jon (January 27, 2023). "Zach Bryan Drops New Song 'Dawns' With Maggie Rogers". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ Powers, Ann (January 27, 2023). "In Zach Bryan's 'Dawns,' one person's ideal romance can be another's cage : #NowPlaying". NPR. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ Cosores, Philip (June 15, 2023). "The Best Songs Of 2023 So Far". Uproxx. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ Rossignol, Derrick (August 24, 2023). "Maggie Rogers Made A Surprise Appearance With Zach Bryan In LA To Sing 'Dawns,' Their Stunning Collaboration". Uproxx. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 18 December 2023". The ARIA Report. No. 1763. Australian Recording Industry Association. December 18, 2023. p. 4.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 6, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
- ^ "American single certifications – Zach Bryan – Dawns". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 23, 2023.