Home Run (Joe Nichols song)
| "Home Run" | ||||
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| Single by Joe Nichols | ||||
| from the album Good Day for Living | ||||
| Released | May 10, 2021 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:05 | |||
| Label | Quartz Hill | |||
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| Joe Nichols singles chronology | ||||
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"Home Run" is a song recorded by American country music artist Joe Nichols. It was released as the lead single from his tenth album Good Day for Living on May 10, 2021, via Quartz Hill Records. The song was co-written by Ross Copperman, Dallas Davidson, and Ashley Gorley.
History
"Home Run" was co-written by Ross Copperman, Dallas Davidson, and Ashley Gorley, with Copperman describing the song as "going home and getting your soul right".[1] Nichols said, "It's more than a great hook; it's a great message, too".[2]
Nichols also reunited with producers Mickey Jack Cones and Derek George, with whom he worked alongside for Crickets, which produced two number-one singles, "Sunny and 75" and "Yeah".[3]
"Home Run" was Nichols' first single release in nearly three years since 2018's "Billy Graham's Bible". It was also his first release for his new label, Quartz Hill Records, after being dropped by Broken Bow in 2018.[4]
Content
American Songwriter described "Home Run" as highlighting "the healing power of home. Amidst the chaos of a fast-paced digital world, the lyrics detail 'touching base' with old feelings, friends, and places that once held significant meaning—revisiting the past to reframe memories."[1]
Music video
The music video premiered on November 15, 2021, and featured Nichols, his wife, their two daughters, and Nichol's wife and sister.[5][6] It was directed by David "Doc" Abbott.[5][7]
References
- ^ a b Crone, Madeline (May 13, 2021). "Joe Nichols Navigates a Fast-Paced Life with New Single "Home Run"". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (April 26, 2021). "Joe Nichols unveils new single 'Home Run' – take a listen". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ^ Black, Lauren Jo (May 17, 2021). "Exclusive Premiere: Joe Nichols Debuts 'Home Run' Lyric Video". Country Now. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ^ Liptak, Carena (May 4, 2021). "Joe Nichols Retraces His Steps All the Way Back to His Roots in 'Home Run' [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ^ a b Despres, Tricia (November 23, 2021). "Joe Nichols Shares the Spotlight with Sister Kelli in New Music Video for 'Home Run': 'So Special'". People. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ^ Iahn, Buddy (November 15, 2021). "Joe Nichols releases 'Home Run' video". The Music Universe. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (November 15, 2021). "Review: Joe Nichols charms on wonderful 'Home Run' music video". Digital Journal. Retrieved February 22, 2026.