Beautiful Drug

Zac Brown Band

About Beautiful Drug

"Beautiful Drug" is a song recorded by American country music group Zac Brown Band. It was released as the fourth single from the band's fourth studio album, Jekyll + Hyde, on September 21, 2015. The song was written by Zac Brown and Niko Moon.


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Zac Brown Band

Zac Brown Band is an American country/folk band based in Atlanta, Georgia. The lineup consists of Zac Brown (lead vocals, guitar), Jimmy De Martini (fiddle, vocals), John Driskell Hopkins (bass guitar, vocals), Coy Bowles (guitar, keyboards), Chris Fryar (drums), Clay Cook (guitar, keyboards, mandolin, steel guitar, vocals), and Daniel de los Reyes (percussion). The band has toured throughout the United States, including a slot on the 2009 and 2010 Bonnaroo Music Festival. They have also recorded four studio albums, and charted eight Number One singles on the Billboard country charts: "Chicken Fried", "Toes", "Highway 20 Ride", "Free", "As She's Walking Away", "Colder Weather", "Knee Deep" and "Keep Me In Mind", in addition to the singles "Whatever It Is" and… more »

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Song Description
"Beautiful Drug" is a song by the American country band, Zac Brown Band. It gained massive popularity due to its unique blend of country and electronic influences.
Album Information
The song is the lead track from the band's fourth major-label studio album called "Jekyll + Hyde," which was released in 2015.
Billboard Performance
"Beautiful Drug" is not just another country song. It climbed to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay charts, making it the band's thirteenth number-one single.
Genre Crossover
Despite being a country band, "Beautiful Drug" allowed the Zac Brown Band to cross over into pop-rock. This move was slightly controversial among some fans who preferred the band's more traditional country sound.
Meaning
The lyrics of "Beautiful Drug" are often interpreted as a commentary on addiction, whether to a substance or to a person.
Songwriters
The song was expertly crafted by Zac Brown himself and band member Niko Moon.
Controversies
When "Beautiful Drug" was selected as the second single from the "Jekyll + Hyde" album, it stirred a bit of controversy among fans due to its noticeably pop influences.
Notable Performances
One of the peak moments of the song’s history was when the band performed it live at the 2015 CMT Artists of the Year event.
Gold Certification
The song received Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating it had sold at least 500,000 units.
Runtime
With a total runtime of 3:11, "Beautiful Drug" is a short but vibrant song, remaining synonymous with the Zac Brown Band's unique sound.
Critical Reception
Critics generally praised "Beautiful Drug," but there was some backlash from purist fans frustrated by the band’s departure from its more traditional country music roots.

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