California Gold (album)

California Gold
Studio album by Nate Smith
Released	October 4, 2024 (2024-10-04)
Length	51:10
Label	Sony
Nate Smith chronology
Through the Smoke (2024) California Gold (2024)
Singles from California
"Bulletproof" Released: February 19, 2024 "I Like It" Released: July 12, 2024 "Can You Die from a Broken Heart" Released: September 30, 2024 "Fix What You Didn't Break" Released: November 2024

California Gold is the second studio album by American country music singer Nate Smith, released on October 4, 2024, through Sony.

Background

Smith's self-titled debut studio album was released in April 2023 through Arista Nashville, producing two number one singles on the US Country Airplay chart: "Whiskey on You" and "World on Fire".[1] The album reached a peak position of number 30 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.[2] Following the closure of Arista Nashville in March 2023, Smith transitioned to RCA Records Nashville division.[3] A year later, in April 2024, he made his RCA Nashville debut with the extended play Through the Smoke.[4] To promote the EP, he embarked on the Through The Smoke Tour in Fall 2024.[5]

Release and promotion

On August 23, 2024, Smith announced on social media that his second studio album, California Gold, was set to be released on October 4, 2024.[6] To promote the album, "Fix What You Didn't Break" was released on the same day.[7] Smith announced on his official website that the album would be available in three formats: digital download, CD, and vinyl.[8]

Singles and music videos

On February 11, 2024, Smith released the single "Bulletproof", which became the lead single for the album.[9] The song found commercial success, peaking at number three on the US Billboard Country Airplay chart.[10] The song was subsequently re-recorded featuring vocals by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne and this version was released on May 16, 2024.[11]

"I Like It" was released as the second single from the album on July 12, 2024, along with a music video.[12] The song is a collaboration with Swedish DJ and music producer Alesso.[13]

A third single, "Can You Die from a Broken Heart", was released on September 30, 2024, four days ahead of the album's release.[14] The song features vocals by Avril Lavigne, who had previously collaborated with Smith in May 2024.[15]

Track listing

California Gold standard edition track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Fix What You Didn't Break"	Nate Smith Ashley Gorley Taylor Phillips Lindsay Rimes	Rimes	3:22
2.	"Want Me Back"	Gorley John Byron Rimes Smith Phillips	Rimes	3:15
3.	"What Alone Looks Like"	James McNair Rimes Smith	Rimes	3:33
4.	"Can You Die from a Broken Heart" (featuring Avril Lavigne)	Kevin Fisher Michael Matosic Tom Walker	Rimes	3:30
5.	"Perfect"	Smith Gorley Phillips Rimes	Rimes	3:23
6.	"Carry You Home"	David Hodges Davis Naish Drew Kennedy	Rimes	4:07
7.	"Goodbye Again"	Jacob Davis Jacob Rice Justin Wilson Noah Hicks	Rimes	2:54
8.	"Not of This Earth"	Jake Torrey Michael Pollack Jordan Johnson Oliver Peterhof Stefan Johnson	Rimes	3:14
9.	"Wish I Never Felt"	Allison Veltz Cruz Michael Tyler Thomas Archer Lalo Guzman	Guzman	3:16
10.	"Faith"	Alex Schwartz Joe Khajadourian Aaron Puckett Jackson Morgan	Rimes	2:34
11.	"Bittersweet"	Aaron Eshuis Brett Tyler Ryan Hurd	Joel Bruyere	3:16
12.	"Gave It All"	Benny Morrell Danielle Blakey Rimes	Rimes	3:16
13.	"Hurtless"	Dan Caplen Davin Kingston Joe Kearns Neil Ormandy	Rimes	2:40
14.	"Bulletproof"	Gorley Hunter Phelps Ben Johnson	Rimes	3:03
15.	"California Gold"	Gorley Byron Rimes Smith Phillips	Rimes	3:18
16.	"I Like It" (with Alesso)	Jake Torrey Sean Douglas Alessandro Lindblad Smith Zachary Skelton	Lindblad Skelton	2:32
Total length:				51:10

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for California Gold Chart (2024) Peak position Australian Country Albums (ARIA)[16] 18 Canadian Albums (Billboard)[17] 45 UK Album Downloads (OCC)[18] 55 UK Country Albums (OCC)[19] 20 US Billboard 200[20] 65 US Country Albums (Billboard)[21] 12

Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for California Gold Chart (2024) Position Australian Country Albums (ARIA)[22] 62

Release history

Release dates and formats for California Gold

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label	Ref.
Various	October 4, 2024	CD digital download streaming vinyl	Sony	[8]

References

1. Asker, Jim (February 2, 2024). "Nate Smith Sets the "World on Fire" With Second-Longest Reign Atop Country Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
2. Hollabaugh, Lorie (May 10, 2023). "Nate Smith Achieves Largest Album Debut From A New Artist This Year". MusicRow. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
3. Aswad, Jem (March 23, 2023). "Sony Music Dissolves Arista Nashville Label". Variety. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
4. Murphy, Saoirse (April 4, 2024). "Nate Smith releases new EP Through The Smoke". Pure M Magazine. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
5. Hoffman, Lauren (April 15, 2024). "Nate Smith Announces 2024 Through The Smoke Fall Tour". Backstage Country. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
6. Hollabaugh, Lorie (August 23, 2024). "Nate Smith Announces Sophomore Album California Gold". MusicRow. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
7. "Nate Smith goes for California Gold with new album". WIRK. August 23, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
8. California Gold release formats:
   • "California Gold Standard CD". Nate Smith Official Shop. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
   • "California Gold Standard Digital Album". Amazon Music. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
   • "California Gold Standard Vinyl". Nate Smith Official Shop. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
9. Hoffman, Lauren (February 9, 2024). "Nate Smith Delivers New Single, Announces Through The Smoke EP". Backstage Country. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
10. Roland, Tom (March 13, 2024). "In Case "World on Fire" Seemed Like a Fluke, Nate Smith Serves Up "Bulletproof": You Have to Be Able to Sing Along to My Songs". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
11. Kelly Fisher (May 15, 2024). "Nate Smith Texts Avril Lavigne With A 'Crazy Idea' — See The Conversation". New Country 103.9. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
12. DeNicola, Tiana (July 19, 2024). "Alesso and Nate Smith Break Down Their Country-Dance Crossover "I Like It" for Variety's Behind the Song". Variety. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
13. Dov, Yotam (July 12, 2024). "Alesso joins forces with country sensation Nate Smith on "I Like It"". We Rave You. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
14. White, Logan (September 30, 2024). "Avril Lavigne, Nate Smith team up for new single "Can You Die From a Broken Heart"". Substream Magazine. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
15. Bolwell, Richard (October 1, 2024). "Nate Smith & Avril Lavigne Reunite For "Can You Die From A Broken Heart"". MNPR Magazine. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
16. "ARIA Top 40 Country Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. October 14, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
17. "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
18. "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
19. "Official Country Artists Albums Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
20. "Billboard 200: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
21. "Top Country Albums: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
22. "ARIA Top 100 Country Albums for 2024". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved January 14, 2025.