Kane Brown’s ‘Bury Me In Georgia’ Dominates the Airwaves, Securing His Milestone 10th No.1 Single

The song is a tribute to Brown’s home state of Georgia.

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Lauren Jo Black

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September 8, 2023

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Kane Brown; Photo Courtesy Kane Brown, Instagram

Country superstar Kane Brown just earned his milestone 10th No.1 single at country radio with his latest single, “Bury Me In Georgia.” 

According to country radio insider Chris Owen, “Bury Me In Georgia” topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week and is expected to also rank No.1 on the Mediabase Country Airplay chart when it’s released on Sunday, Sept. 10. 

“Bury Me In Georgia” was officially released to country radio in April as the follow-up to “Thank God,” his wildly successful ninth chart-topper featuring his wife, Katelyn Brown. 

10th No.1 Single

Kane Brown - Bury Me In Georgia
Kane Brown – Bury Me In Georgia

Upon its official add date, the track raked in a whopping 85 first-week adds, making it the most-added song at country radio that week. 

“Bury Me In Georgia” was co-written by Brown alongside Josh Hoge, Matt McGinn, and Jordan Schmidt. 

The song appears on his latest album, Different Man, and serves as a musical tribute to his home state. 

Official Music Video

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“‘Bury Me In Georgia’ just a song, you know, about the home state that I grew up in,” Brown says. “That’s where I want to go whenever it’s my time. Especially the Georgia Bulldogs, they on top of it right now about three-peat so anyway, no, Georgia is just, you know, it’s always gonna place in my heart.”

The bootstomping tune showcases a different side of Brown’s artistry. 

“Bury me in Georgia/ Lemme rest in peace/ Underneath the pines/ Yeah, yeah, yeah/ Where my roots run deep/ When it’s my day/ Put me in that clay/ And remember what I told ya/ When I die/ Bury me in Georgia,” he sings alongside a rock-heavy beat. 

Kane Brown - Different Man
Kane Brown – Different Man

Brown’s latest 17-track album also spawned hits such as “One Mississippi” and “Like I Love Country Music.” His next single to country radio has yet to be revealed, however, he is featured on Mickey Guyton’s latest release, “Nothing Compares To You.” 

Duet with Mickey Guyton

The pair dropped a music video for the song this week, Directed by Alex Alvga, the video showcases Guyton and Brown portraying the roles of two background singers who finally have the chance to step into the spotlight when the headliner is a no-show. 

Click HERE to watch. 

Kane Brown; Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for Kane Brown
Kane Brown; Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for Kane Brown

The chart-topping news comes after Kane Brown earned a CMA Awards nomination for “Thank God” alongside Katelyn. The couple’s first-ever duet was nominated for Musical Event of the Year alongside “Save Me” – Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson), “She Had Me At Heads Carolina (Remix)” – Cole Swindell & Jo Dee Messina, “wait in the truck” – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson), and “We Don’t Fight Anymore” – Carly Pearce (featuring Chris Stapleton). 

Hopes To Continue To Play Stadiums

Kane Brown recently wrapped his headlining Drunk or Dreaming Tour and has a few dates remaining on the books for this year. Next up, he’s scheduled to perform at Books in the Park in Fresno, California on Sept. 8 and Boots in the Park in San Deigo, California on Sept. 9. 

While his future touring plans have yet to be announced, Brown recently opened up about transitioning to stadiums. He recently played a sold-out show at the iconic Fenway Park in Boston, Mass. 

“We’re going to start moving to stadiums coming up, so eventually it would be sick just to be a stadium act,” the country star told Pure Country. He later added that he wants “the biggest production possible.”

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Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.