Game On (EP)

Game On is the debut EP by Canadian country music ensemble James Barker Band, released on April 21, 2017.[1] All four of the singles released from the record have reached the top 10 at Canadian country radio, including one number one hit with "Chills". Upon its release, Game On debuted at number 29 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[2]

Game On
EP by
James Barker Band
ReleasedApril 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)
GenreCountry
Length22:21
LabelUniversal Canada
ProducerTodd Clark
Singles from Game On
  1. "Lawn Chair Lazy"
    Released: May 6, 2016
  2. "Just Sayin'"
    Released: October 14, 2016
  3. "Chills"
    Released: March 3, 2017
  4. "It's Working"
    Released: August 23, 2017

Singles

The group's debut single, "Lawn Chair Lazy", was released May 6, 2016.[3][4] By peaking at number three on the Canada Country chart, the song became the highest-charting debut single by a Canadian country artist.[5]

"Just Sayin'" was released in October 2016 as the second single off what would become Game On.[6] It also reached the top 10.[7]

"Chills" was released as the third single on March 3, 2017.[8] The song became the group's first to chart on the Canadian Hot 100, reaching a peak of 91.[9] It reached number one on the Canadian country chart, making the James Barker Band the first Canadian act to produced a number one radio single from a debut album.[10][11] "Chills" was later released to American country radio on October 23, 2017 as their debut radio single in that country.[12]

The EP's fourth single, "It's Working", was released in August 2017.[13] It has earned the group their fourth consecutive top 10 single.[14]

Critical reception

Annie Reuter of Sounds Like Nashville wrote that the EP "showcases both their fun and sentimental sides," and that songs like "Chills" help "solidify the band's staying power."[15]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Lawn Chair Lazy"
  • James Barker
  • Gavin Slate Travis Wood
3:16
2."Just Sayin'"
  • Barker
  • Todd Clark
  • Slate
  • Travis Wood
3:07
3."Chills"
3:08
4."It's Working"
  • Barker
  • Slate
  • Wood
3:13
5."Throwback"
  • Clark
  • Slate
  • Wood
3:12
6."Living the Dream"
  • Taylor Abram
  • Kris Barclay
  • Barker
  • Bobby Martin
  • Connor Stephen
3:28
7."Chills" (acoustic)
  • Barker
  • Slate
  • Wood
  • Woods
2:57
Total length:22:21

Charts

EP
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[2] 29

Singles
Year Single Peak
positions
CAN Country
[14]		 CAN
[9]
2016 "Lawn Chair Lazy" 3 —
"Just Sayin'" 6 —
2017 "Chills" 1 91
"It's Working" 8 —

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef
2017CMAO AwardsSingle of the Year"Lawn Chair Lazy"Nominated[16][17]
Music Video of the Year"Chills"Nominated
CCMAAlbum of the YearGame OnNominated[18]
Single of the Year"Lawn Chair Lazy"Nominated
Video of the Year"Chills"Nominated

References
  1. "Game On - James Barker, James Barker Band | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  2. "On The Charts: May 1, 2017". FYIMusicNews. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
  3. "Lawn Chair Lazy - Single by James Barker Band". Apple Music. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  4. Whitaker, Sterling (June 29, 2016). "James Barker Band Get 'Lawn Chair Lazy' in New Video [Exclusive Premiere]". Taste of Country. Townsquare Media. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  5. Szwed, Caroline (August 10, 2017). "James Barker Band: my favourite country jam". CBC Music. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  6. "James Barker Band Releases a New Single and it's a HOOT". Universal Music Canada. October 14, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  7. Lau, Melody (June 6, 2017). "Boots and Hearts fest launches band into stratosphere". SOCAN. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  8. "Chills - Single by James Barker Band". Apple Music (US). Archived from the original on March 5, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  9. "James Barker Band Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  10. "Ontario Artists at Country Music Week 2017". Country Music Association of Ontario. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  11. "James Barker Band's "Chills" Hits #1 At Canadian Country Radio". Universal Music Canada. June 22, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  12. "Single Releases". MusicRow. Archived from the original on October 19, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  13. "James Barker Band Release It's Working Video [WATCH]". Top Country. August 23, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  14. "James Barker Band Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  15. Reuter, Annie (April 25, 2017). "James Barker Band Will Give Country Listeners 'Chills' with Debut EP". Sounds Like Nashville. SpinMedia. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  16. "Nominees announced for 2017 CMAO Awards hosted in London". AM980. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
  17. "CMAO Awards - Winners! - Country 101.1". Country 101.1. June 12, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
  18. "CCMA Announces 2017 Award Nominees". Retrieved September 13, 2017.


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