"You Proof" is a song by American country music singer Morgan Wallen. It was released as a promotional single on May 13, 2022, before being released to country radio on July 18, 2022.[1] The song was written by Wallen, along with Ashley Gorley, Ernest K. Smith, and Charlie Handsome and is the lead single from Wallen's upcoming third studio album.
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Single by Morgan Wallen | ||||
Released | July 18, 2022 (2022-07-18)[1] | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 2:37 | |||
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Producer(s) | Joey Moi | |||
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The song is about "drinking away the memory of a previous lover."[2] Its main instrument is acoustic guitar.[3]
Wallen released it to honor his 29th birthday.[4]
The songs was then featured the Fox Series "Fire Country" Season 1, Episode 6, which first aired November 18, 2022
"You Proof" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for May 23, 2022, replacing Wallen's own "Thought You Should Know". It is Wallen's fifth single to debut at the top of that chart.[5]
The music video directed by Justin Clough and produced by Taylor Vermillion was released on September 9, 2022. It features Charly Jordan as Wallen's love interest who drives recklessly through town and down a back road with Wallen in the backseat. Wallen jumps out of the car, only to realize he had been hallucinating.[6]
Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[7] | 70 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 9 |
Canada Country (Billboard)[9] | 1 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[10] | 22 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 12 |
US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 5 |
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 1 |
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[14] | 1 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[15] | Gold | 500,000 |
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Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | May 17, 2022[lower-alpha 1] |
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July 18, 2022 | Country radio |
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