"23" is the coronation song by Chayce Beckham, the winner of Season 19 of American Idol.
Background[]
Motivation[]
Chayce was inspired to write the song based upon his own struggles with alcoholism,[1] including a nearly-fatal drunk driving accident just two weeks prior to his American Idol audition in Los Angeles.[1]
Production/Release[]
The song was written solely by Chayce himself.[2] It was produced by Redah + Ross Copperman, and initially released through 19 Recordings.[3]
Chayce then re-released the single, via his current Wheelhouse label, on January 23, 2023.[4]
Performances[]
Chayce performed it for the first time, live on the penultimate Top 4 episode.[5]
Music Video[]
Chayce Beckham - 23 (Official Music Video)
The music video was released on Chayce's YouTube channel on July 18, 2023. It has received over 21 million views as of May 2024.[6]
Chart History[]
After its initial Idol release coupled with his win, the song reached #1 on iTunes.[7]
The song eventually reached #1 on billboard's Country Airplay charts,[2] on April 6, 2024—just one day after his first studio album, Bad for Me, was released.[3]
Trivia[]
- Chayce is the first American Idol winner to have written his own winning coronation single—and in addition, prior to the show.[1]
- "23" is also the first of any artist's entirely self-penned song to reach #1 since Taylor Swift's "Ours".[8]
See Also[]
- Willie Spence - "Never Be Alone"
- Grace Kinstler - "Love Someone"
- Casey Bishop - "Love Me, Leave Me"
- Caleb Kennedy - "Raised on Dirt"
- Hunter Metts - "20,000 Kisses"
- Arthur Gunn - "Save Me Now"
Quick Links[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://americansongwriter.com/american-idol-winner-chayce-beckham-wrote-his-no-1-single-23-before-alcohol-nearly-ruined-his-life/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://www.mjsbigblog.com/chayce-beckham-tops-billboard-country-airplay-chart-with-self-penned-23.htm
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://www.bbrmusicgroup.com/chayce-beckham-sets-debut-album-bad-friday-april-5/
- ↑ https://countrynow.com/chayce-beckham-sends-23-to-country-radio-its-now-or-never/
- ↑ https://whatnottosing.com/episodes.asp?id=271
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iade9zGnpJM
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/anniereuter/2022/05/22/american-idol-alum-chayce-beckham-reflects-on-year-after-historic-win/?sh=3b2122f56940
- ↑ https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/chayce-beckham-23-number-1-country-airplay-chart-1235644881/