Nate Smith Makes R&R/Mediabase History With No. 1 ‘Bulletproof’

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Nate Smith‘s “Bulletproof” has ranked No. 1 at country radio for the second consecutive week. Written by Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson and Hunter Phelps, the single marks Smith’s third consecutive multi-week No. 1 record on the Mediabase chart—making him the first artist to start their career with three consecutive multi-week No. 1s in R&R/Mediabase history.

“Bulletproof” follows his record-breaking chart-topper “World On Fire,” which spent 10 consecutive weeks atop Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart and three weeks atop the Mediabase chart. Smith’s first No. 1 single, “Whiskey On You,” held the top slot on the Mediabase chart for two weeks as well as the top slot on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart for one week. His first three singles have spent a combined 14 weeks at No. 1 between the two charts.

“When I write and record music, I genuinely do it for me,” says Smith. “I try to make music that I would want to listen to! Maybe it will connect with other people and maybe it won’t. So you can imagine having three songs that have gone No. 1 truly feels like a massive honor. Radio has really given me a chance and I’m grateful for all the lifelong friendships I have built and continue to foster with them.”

He continues, “There are so many new artists, so I do believe this is a miracle. No. 1s allow me to take better care of my teams and my family! I never thought in a million years this would be a possibility for me, but here we are. I thank God for pulling me out of the wreckage and letting me be a vessel, to bring hopeful songs to the hearts of people. I guess it truly is never too late to follow your dreams especially when it lines up with His will.”

The ACM New Male Artist of the Year will continue to share these hits and more with fans on his “Through The Smoke Tour,” kicking off next month.

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