Singles Only (EP)

Singles Only is the second EP by Canadian country music band James Barker Band, released on May 24, 2019.[1][2] Upon its release, Singles Only debuted at number 68 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[3] The EP includes the Platinum-certified #1 hit "Keep It Simple", and the Gold-certified top ten hits "Good Together" and "There's a Drink for That".

For other uses, see Singles Only.
Singles Only
EP by
James Barker Band
ReleasedMay 24, 2019 (2019-05-24)
GenreCountry
Length22:03
LabelUniversal Canada
Producer
James Barker Band chronology
Game On
(2017)		 Singles Only
(2019)		 JBB-Sides
(2020)
Singles from Game On
  1. "Good Together"
    Released: January 19, 2018
  2. "Keep It Simple"
    Released: January 30, 2019
  3. "There's a Drink for That"
    Released: May 24, 2019
  4. "Slow Down Town"
    Released: February 12, 2020

Singles

"Good Together" was released as the debut single from the then-upcoming EP in January 2018,[4] and peaked at #6 on the Canadian country radio chart.[5] It went on to become the most-played Canadian song at Canadian country radio in 2018,[6] and was certified Gold by Music Canada.[7]

"Keep It Simple" was released as the second single in January 2019,[8][9] and went on to hit #1 on the Canadian country radio chart.[10] It was released to American country radio in May 2019.[11] It peaked at 87 on the Canadian Hot 100[12] and was certified Platinum by Music Canada.[7]

"There's a Drink for That" was released as the third single to radio to coincide with the EP's release in May 2019,[13] and would peak at #2 on the Canadian country radio chart.[5] It was certified Gold by Music Canada.[7]

"Slow Down Town" was released as the fourth single in February 2020,[14] and would peak at #21 on the Canada Country chart.[5]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."There's a Drink for That"
  • James Barker
  • Gavin Slate
  • Travis Wood
3:07
2."Slow Down Town"
  • Barker
  • Slate
  • Wood
3:26
3."She's a Hit"
  • Barker
  • Slate
  • Wood
  • Todd Clark
2:54
4."If It Weren't For Girls"
  • Barker
  • Slate
  • Wood
2:55
5."Keep It Simple"
  • Barker
  • Clark
  • Slate
  • Wood
3:07
6."Want You In It"
  • Barker
  • Slate
  • Wood
3:12
7."Good Together"
  • Barker
  • Slate
  • Wood
3:23
Total length:22:03

Charts

EP
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[3] 68

Singles
Year Single Peak
positions		 Certifications
CAN Country
[5]		 CAN
[12]
2018 "Good Together" 6 —
2019 "Keep It Simple" 1 87
"There's a Drink for That" 2 —
2020 "Slow Down Town" 21 —

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef
2019CCMASingle of the Year"Good TogetherNominated[15]
2020 CCMA Album Of The Year Singles Only Nominated [16]
Single Of The Year "Keep It Simple" Won
CMAO Awards Single of the Year "Keep It Simple" Won [17]
Album of the Year Singles Only Nominated
Music Video of the Year "Keep It Simple" Won

Release history
Release formats for Singles Only
Country Date Format Label Ref.
Various May 24, 2019 Digital download
[1]
Compact disc
Streaming
April 17, 2020 Vinyl

References
  1. "Singles Only – James Barker, James Barker Band | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  2. "JAMES BARKER BAND RETURN WITH THEIR SOPHOMORE EP, SINGLES ONLY". UMusic.ca. Universal Music Canada. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  3. "James Barker Band Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  4. "James Barker Band's new single "Good Together" becomes the #1 most-added song at Canadian country music radio shortly after its release date". Canadian Beats Media. January 27, 2018.
  5. "James Barker Band Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  6. "James Barker Band set to release sophomore EP 'Singles Only'". SoundCheck Entertainment. 22 May 2019. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  7. "Canadian single certifications – James Barker Band". Music Canada.
  8. McElheran, Taryn (January 30, 2019). "James Barker Band release "Keep It Simple"". Canadian Beats Media.
  9. "JAMES BARKER BAND RETURN WITH THEIR NEW SINGLE "KEEP IT SIMPLE"". UMusic.ca. Universal Music Canada. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  10. "James Barker Band headines 31st Magna Hoedown". Newmarket Today. July 21, 2019.
  11. "James Barker Band - Keep It Simple". Daily Play MPE. Destiny Media Technologies. May 21, 2019.
  12. "James Barker Band Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  13. Reuter, Annie (May 24, 2019). "James Barker Band Ring In Summer with Feel-Good 'There's a Drink For That' Video: Exclusive". Billboard.
  14. "James Barker Band Pay Tribute To Hometown In New Music Video For 'Slow Down Town'". ET Canada. Corus Entertainment. February 14, 2020. Archived from the original on February 16, 2020.
  15. "2019 CCMA Award Nominees – Canadian Country Music Association". www.ccma.org. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  16. "2020 CCMA Awards: The complete country music winners list". Global News. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  17. "2020 Winners & Nominees". CMA Ontario. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
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