"Aw Naw" | ||||
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Single by Chris Young | ||||
from the album A.M. | ||||
Released | May 13, 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2013 | |||
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Length | 3:09 | |||
Label | RCA Nashville | |||
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Producer(s) | James Stroud | |||
Chris Young singles chronology | ||||
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"Aw Naw" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Chris Young. It was released in May 2013 as the first single from his fourth studio album, A.M..[1] The song was written by Young, Chris DeStefano and Ashley Gorley.[2]
The song received positive reviews from critics who praised Young's take on bro-country with strong production and tolerable lyrics. "Aw Naw" peaked at numbers three and four on both the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts respectively. It also charted at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It achieved similar chart success in Canada, peaking at number five on the Canada Country chart and number 50 on the Canadian Hot 100. The song was certified Platinum by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA).
An accompanying music video for the song, directed by Chris Hicky, features Young hanging out at a bar behind the beverage door of a convenience store.