High Road (Koe Wetzel song)

"High Road" is a song by American singer Koe Wetzel, released on June 7, 2024, as the third single from his sixth studio album 9 Lives. It features American singer Jessie Murph and was also included on her 2024 studio album That Ain't No Man That's the Devil. It became the highest-charting song for both artists, peaking at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"High Road"
A ticket reading "Shit Show" and "Keep this Coupon" ripped in half, below song title and singers' names
Single by Koe Wetzel featuring Jessie Murph
from the album 9 Lives
ReleasedJune 7, 2024
Length2:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Mr. Gabriel
  • Josh Serrato
  • Carrie K
  • Ben Maddahi
Koe Wetzel singles chronology
"Sweet Dreams"
(2024)
"High Road"
(2024)
Jessie Murph singles chronology
"Cold"
(2024)
"High Road"
(2024)
Music video
"High Road" on YouTube

Background

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Koe Wetzel spoke of the song:

"High Road" is a good example of how this album shows a different side of me than people might expect. Every record's almost turning a new leaf, always a left turn because of how honest I am. But this? It's what the people have been expecting from me, but we hadn't gotten there yet. It's a grown-up version of me.[1]

Composition

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Much like Koe Wetzel's previous single "Sweet Dreams", the song combines R&B elements into his style of country rock. The lyrics find Wetzel dealing with a rocky relationship by calming down and using drugs, which he refers to as taking the "high road". Jessie Murph sings from the perspective of the woman in this relationship.[1]

Music video

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An official music video for the song was released on June 27, 2024.[2]

Chart performance

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"High Road" debuted at number 54 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week dated July 27, 2024.[3]

Charts

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Chart performance for "High Road"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[4] 46
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] 30
Canada Country (Billboard)[6] 36
Global 200 (Billboard)[7] 72
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 8
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 22
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[10] 26
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[11] 10
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[12] 6
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[13] 32

Certifications

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Certifications for "High Road"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[14] Platinum 80,000
United States (RIAA)[15] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b Young, Casey (June 7, 2024). "Koe Wetzel Takes The "High Road" On New Single Featuring Jessie Murph". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  2. ^ Young, Casey (June 27, 2024). "Koe Wetzel And Jessie Murph Release New Music Video For "High Road"". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "Koe Wetzel / Jessie Murph – High Road". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of June 29, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "Canada Country: Week of November 2, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  7. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of June 22, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  8. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  9. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of August 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  10. ^ "Adult Pop Airplay: Week of December 7, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  11. ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. November 8, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  12. ^ "Hot Country Songs: November 30, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  13. ^ "Pop Airplay: Week of November 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  14. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Koe Wetzel – High Road". Music Canada. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  15. ^ "American single certifications – Koe Wetzel – High Road". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 12, 2024.