Cole Swindell Earns 12th No. 1 Hit With “She Had Me At Heads Carolina”: “The Reaction To This Song Has Blown Me Away”

Cole Swindell’s latest single “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” is officially the No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after just 12 weeks, marking his fastest-rising single to date. On Monday afternoon (Sept. 12), upon hearing the exciting…

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Cole Swindell’s latest single “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” is officially the No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after just 12 weeks, marking his fastest-rising single to date.

On Monday afternoon (Sept. 12), upon hearing the exciting news, the country superstar shared his reaction to earning his 12th No. 1 hit.

“The reaction to this song has blown me away,” Swindell said. “From the minute I released it you all raised your hand in support of it, and it means the world to me. Getting to stand in front of you night after night hearing you sing it back is the best feeling in the world! So thankful for my team and everyone that makes these moments possible.”

In addition to topping the Billboard Country Airplay chart, the tune also hit No. 1 on Sirius XM’s The Highway Hot 30 Weekend Countdown last month.

Co-written by Swindell alongside Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure, Thomas Rhett, Mark D. Sanders and Tim Nichols, “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” finds Swindell tipping his hat to country hitmaker Jo Dee Messina as he reimagines her 1996 debut single, “Heads Carolina, Tails California.”

“Out of all the ‘90s country songs we all love, I don’t think anybody would have thought we would have picked that one, but I think that’s what makes it special,” Swindell explained during a recent interview.

Swindell previously shared his desire to work directly with Messina admitting, “I hope someday I get to sing it with her or do something. I want her to be involved because we wouldn’t have the song without the writers and without her making it what it is.”

“She Had Me At Heads Carolina” is the follow-up to Swindell’s two back-to-back, multi-week No. 1 hits, “Never Say Never,” a duet with Lainey Wilson, and “Single Saturday Night,” the debut single from his new album, Stereotype.

Last month, Swindell shared the music video for “She Had Me At Heads Carolina,” which was filmed at a Downtown Nashville bar in Printer’s Alley. The clip features Jo Dee Messina and also pays homage to the songwriters of “Heads Carolina, Tails California” with an appearance by Tim Nichols and a photo of Mark D. Sanders is shown on the wall of the bar.

The news comes just days after receiving two CMA Award nominations for “Never Say Never,” a duet featuring Lainey Wilson. Together, the pair received nods in the Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year categories.

The 56th Annual CMA Awards will air live from Nashville on Wednesday, November 9 at 8/7c on ABC.

Additionally, Swindell will kick off his headlining Back Down To The Bar Tour with special guests Ashley Cooke and Dylan Marlowe. The trek already includes several sold out shows, including his headlining debut at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on November 3, which prompted a second show to be added on November 2.

For tour dates and to purchase tickets go to www.ColeSwindell.com.

Cole Swindell’s Back Down To The Bar Tour
Sept 23 // Helotes, TX // Floores Country Store
Sept 24 // Fort. Worth, TX // Billy Bob’s Texas
Sept 30 // Round Rock, TX // Round Rock Amphitheatre
Oct. 1 // Tulsa, OK // Cain’s Ballroom
Oct. 6 // Grand Junction, CO // Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
Oct. 7 // Prescott Valley, AZ // Findlay Toyota Center
Oct. 11 // Statesboro, GA // The Blue Room – SOLD OUT
Oct. 12 // Athens, GA // Georgia Theatre – SOLD OUT
Oct. 13 // Birmingham, AL // Avondale Brewing Company
Oct. 14 // Owensboro, KY // Owensboro Sports Center
Oct. 15 // Charlotte, NC // Coyote Joe’s
Oct. 20 // Erie, PA // Warner Theater
Oct. 21 // Boston, MA // House of Blues | Coreyfest
Oct. 22 // Huntington, NY // The Paramount
Nov. 2 // Nashville, TN // Ryman Auditorium
Nov. 3 // Nashville, TN // Ryman Auditorium – SOLD OUT
Nov. 4 // *Biloxi, MS // Beau Rivage Resort & Casino-Beau Rivage Theatre
Nov. 5 // Fayeteville, AR // JJ’s Live
Nov. 11 // **Verona, NY // Turning Stone Resort Casino
Nov. 12 // Johnstown, PA // Cambria County War Memorial
Nov. 17 // Saint Augustine, FL // The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre
Nov. 18 // Orlando, FL // Hard Rock Live Orlando
Nov. 19 // Pompano Beach, FL // Pompano Beach Amphitheater

*Ashley Cooke only
**Dylan Marlowe playing the after party at Tin Rooster on the Casino grounds

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Andrew Wendowski is the Founder and CEO of Music Mayhem. As a 29-year-old entrepreneur, he oversees content as the Editor-In-Chief for the independent brand. Wendowski, who splits time between Philadelphia, Penn., and Nashville, Tenn., has an extensive background in multimedia. Before launching Music Mayhem in 2014, he worked as a highly sought-after photojournalist and tour photographer, collaborating with such labels as Interscope Records and Republic Records. He has captured photos of some of the biggest names, including Taylor Swift, Metallica, Harry Styles, P!NK, Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Shania Twain, and hundreds more. Wendowski’s photos and freelance work have appeared nationwide and can be seen everywhere from ad campaigns to various publications, including Billboard and Rolling Stone. When Wendowski isn’t running Music Mayhem, he enjoys spending time at concerts, traveling, and capturing photos.

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