Where the Blacktop Ends

"Where the Blacktop Ends" is a song written by Allen Shamblin and Steve Wariner and recorded by Australian country music singer Keith Urban. It was released in April 2001 as the fourth and final single from Urban's first American self-titled album. The song became the Urban's third (consecutive) Top 5 hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart after reaching number 3.

"Where the Blacktop Ends"
Single by Keith Urban
from the album Keith Urban
B-side"Rollercoaster"[1]
ReleasedApril 9, 2001
Recorded1999
GenreCountry
Length3:00 (album version). 3:07 (radio version)
LabelCapitol Nashville
Songwriter(s)Allen Shamblin
Steve Wariner
Producer(s)Matt Rollings
Keith Urban
Keith Urban singles chronology
"But for the Grace of God"
(2000)
"Where the Blacktop Ends"
(2001)
"Somebody Like You"
(2002)

Chart positions

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"Where the Blacktop Ends" debuted at number 55 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of April 14, 2001.

Chart (2001) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[2] 35
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] 3

Year-end charts

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Chart (2001) Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[4] 15

References

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  1. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 437. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
  2. ^ "Keith Urban Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
  3. ^ "Keith Urban Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
  4. ^ "Best of 2001: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2001. Retrieved August 14, 2012.