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Cheatin' Songs

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"Cheatin' Songs"
Single by Midland
from the album Let It Roll
ReleasedJanuary 21, 2020 (2020-01-21)
GenreCountry
Length3:35
LabelBig Machine
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Midland singles chronology
"Mr. Lonely"
(2019)
"Cheatin' Songs"
(2020)
"Sunrise Tells the Story"
(2021)

"Cheatin' Songs" is a song recorded by American country music band Midland. It is the second single from their second studio album Let It Roll. The band wrote the song with Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally.

Content

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Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson, and Cameron Duddy wrote the song with Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. The song is about a man who wonders if his partner is cheating on him.[1]

Music video

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The music video was filmed during a live performance from the Palomino, a small club in North Hollywood, directed by Collin Duddy.[2] The group is seen performing the song.[3]

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2020) Peak
position
Canada Country (Billboard)[4] 48
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[5] 26
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[6] 41

Year-end charts

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Chart (2020) Position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] 100

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ ABC Radio (August 2, 2019). "Midland turns a relationship on the rocks into "Cheatin' Songs"". News Channel Nebraska. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  2. ^ Himes, Emliy (January 28, 2020). "Midland Tips Hat To Country Roots In 'Cheatin' Songs' Video". Bcheights. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  3. ^ Lorge, Melinda (February 18, 2020). "Midland Readies Live Album Featuring Current Single, 'Cheatin' Songs'". Country Now. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  4. ^ "Midland Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  5. ^ "Midland Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  6. ^ "Midland Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  7. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  8. ^ "American single certifications – Midland". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 15, 2023.