Thought It Was Love

"Thought It Was Love"
Song by Ty Myers
from the album The Select
ReleasedJanuary 24, 2025
GenreAmericana
Length4:06
Label
SongwriterTy Myers
ProducerBrandon Hood

"Thought It Was Love" is a song by American singer-songwriter and musician Ty Myers, released on January 24, 2025, from his debut studio album, The Select. It is his highest-charting song, debuting and peaking at number 79 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Background

Ty Myers wrote the song on a Squier Stratocaster that he bought for $100 from a storage unit sale.[1]

Critical reception

LB Cantrell of MusicRow gave a positive review, writing that the song "showcases Myers' lyrical depth, capturing the darkness of love lost with the finesse of a seasoned songwriter."[1]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Thought It Was Love"
Chart (2025–2026) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[2] 79
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[3] 60
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] 31

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Thought It Was Love"
Chart (2025) Position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] 60

Certifications

Certifications for "Thought It Was Love"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[6] Gold 40,000
United States (RIAA)[7] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b Cantrell, LB (January 23, 2025). "Old Soul Ty Myers Shows Off Musical Depth On 'The Select'". MusicRow. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  2. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of May 17, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
  3. ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  4. ^ "Hot Country Songs: May 10, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
  5. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2025". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  6. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Ty Myers – Thought It Was Love". Music Canada. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
  7. ^ "American single certifications – Ty Myers – Thought It Was Love". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 12, 2026.