"Straight Line" is a song recorded by New Zealand-born Australian-American country artist Keith Urban. He co-wrote the song with Jerry Flowers, Chase McGill, and Greg Wells, and also produced it with Wells.[1][2] It is a lead single off Urban's upcoming twelfth studio album, slated for release in 2024.[3] The song has been released to country radio formats in Australia and the United Kingdom.[4][5][6]
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| Single by Keith Urban | ||||
| Released | February 2, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 3:46 | |||
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Background edit
"Straight Line" was the first song released by Urban in more than a full year.[7][8] He stated that it was the "perfect first track" off his upcoming album "because it's a song born of wanting to break out of routine and feeling like somewhere along the line, life lost some colour and excitement".[9] Urban added that it "is about getting it back again – a message of taking back your life and driving out from under the dark cloud".[10] He remarked that the song "represents an energy and spirit that became a through line" for the entire album.[11]
Critical reception edit
Jeremy Chua of Taste of Country described "Straight Line" as an "energetic song", noting a "blend of pop and country influences" as Urban "glides through a catchy melody to celebrate life and fiercely living out one's dreams".[12] An uncredited review from ABC Audio described the song as "an anthemic fresh track".[13]
Charts edit
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music)[4] | 5 |
| UK Country Airplay (Radiomonitor)[5] | 16 |
References edit
- ^ "Straight Line - Keith Urban, Release Info". AllMusic. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Straight Line - Single by Keith Urban". Spotify. Hit Red Records, under exclusive license to UMG Recordings, Inc. February 2, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "KEITH URBAN RELEASES NEW SONG "STRAIGHT LINE" DEBUTING THE FIRST SONG OFF HIS UPCOMING ALBUM". Universal Music Canada. February 2, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ a b "Countrytown Hot 50 Chart". Countrytown. March 2, 2024. Archived from the original on March 5, 2024.
- ^ a b "The Official UK Radio Country Airplay Chart". Holler. March 17, 2024. Archived from the original on March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Keith Urban releases 'Straight Line,' first track from new album". UPI. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ Parker, Randy (February 2, 2024). "LISTEN: 'Straight Line' – New Music from Keith Urban!". Wild 95. 3. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "FIRST LISTEN: Keith Urban's "Straight Line."". Nashville.com. 2 February 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (February 2, 2024). "Keith Urban Releases New Single "Straight Line," First Song From Forthcoming Album". Roughstock. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (February 2, 2024). "Keith Urban Teases New Album With First Single 'Straight Line'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Take a listen to Keith Urban's new single 'Straight Line'". B-DUB Radio. February 29, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Chua, Jeremy (February 2, 2024). "Keith Urban Drops Electrifying Life Anthem, 'Straight Line' [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Keith Urban walks the "Straight Line" in style". ABC Audio Digital Syndication. Retrieved March 27, 2024.