"Started with a Song" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Brett Kissel. It was released in June 2013 as the first single from his major label debut album, Started with a Song.[1] It became the most added song at Canadian country radio in its first week, surpassing a record set by Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together".[2]
| "Started with a Song" | ||||
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| Single by Brett Kissel | ||||
| from the album Started with a Song | ||||
| Released | June 17, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:18 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Canada | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Brett Kissel, Craig Wiseman | |||
| Brett Kissel singles chronology | ||||
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Music video edit
The music video was directed by Margaret Malandruccolo and premiered in June 2013.[3]
Chart performance edit
"Started with a Song" debuted at number 87 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the week of July 27, 2013.
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 58 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[5] | 3 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[6] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ Mendler, Andrew (May 21, 2013). "Brett Kissel signs record deal with Warner". Bonnyville Nouvelle. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- ^ Huser, Janice (July 9, 2013). "Kissel's 'Started With A Song' breaks radio record". St. Paul Journal. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- ^ "Brett Kissel's "Started With A Song" Directed By Margaret Malandruccolo Hits #1 on CMT Canada!". The Field. September 11, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
- ^ "Brett Kissel Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Brett Kissel Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Brett Kissel – Started with a Song". Music Canada. Retrieved March 31, 2016.