To Be Loved by You (Parker McCollum song)

"To Be Loved by You" is a song by American country music singer Parker McCollum. It was released on January 1, 2021, as the second single from his debut studio album Gold Chain Cowboy, and released to country radio on January 25, 2021.^[2] McCollum wrote the song with Rhett Akins, and it was produced by Jon Randall.^[3]

"To Be Loved by You"
Single by Parker McCollum
from the album Gold Chain Cowboy
Released	January 25, 2021 (2021-01-25)
Genre	Neotraditional country^[1]
Length	3:18
Label	MCA Nashville
Songwriter(s)	Parker McCollum Rhett Akins
Producer(s)	Jon Randall
Parker McCollum singles chronology
"Young Man's Blues" (2020) "To Be Loved by You" (2021) "Handle On You" (2022)
Music video
"To Be Loved by You" on YouTube

Background

The Boot explained that the track came from McCollum made about his fiancée Hallie Ray Light that was written in a "stream-of-consciousness songwriting session" on his tour bus, before he finished it with Rhett Akins.^[4]

Content

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country described "To Be Loved by You" as a story about the "Texan mourning a girl that he foolishly let slip away".^[5] McCollum told Digital Journal that the track "is not really about a breakup, it's about figuring it out and navigating that part of your life."^[6]

Music video

The music video was uploaded on January 14, 2021, and was directed by Peter Zavadil. According to a description on U Music, it showcases McCollum's "energetical performance as he moves on from a relationship".^[7]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.^[8]

• Parker McCollum – composer, lyricist, associated performer, lead vocals
• Jon Randall – producer, associated performer, background vocals
• Rhett Akins – composer, lyricist
• Daniel Bacigalupi – assistant mastering engineer, studio personnel
• Michael Mechling – assistant mixer, assistant recording engineer, studio personnel
• Doug Belote – associated performer, drums
• Jimmy Wallance – associated performer, keyboards
• John Cowan – associated performer, background vocals
• Lex Price – associated performer, bass guitar
• Rob McNelley – associated performer, electric guitar
• Stanton Adcock – associated performer, electric guitar
• Ethan Barrette – assistant recording engineer, studio personnel
• Shani Gandhi – editor, engineer, recording engineer, studio personnel, vocal editing
• F. Reid Shippen – engineer, mix engineer, studio personnel
• Pete Lyman – mastering engineer, studio personnel
• Dan Davis – recording engineer, studio personnel

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "To Be Loved by You" Chart (2021–2022) Peak position Canada Country (Billboard)^[9] 33 US Billboard Hot 100^[10] 41 US Country Airplay (Billboard)^[11] 1 US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)^[12] 6

Year-end charts 2021 year-end chart performance for "To Be Loved by You" Chart (2021) Position US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)^[13] 78 2022 year-end chart performance for "To Be Loved by You" Chart (2022) Position US Country Airplay (Billboard)^[14] 35 US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)^[15] 42

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)^[16]	Platinum	1,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for "To Be Loved by You"

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	January 1, 2021	Digital download streaming	MCA Nashville	^[17]
United States	January 25, 2021	Country radio		^[18]

References

1. Papadatos, Markos (January 2, 2022). "Review: Parker McCollum stays true to his roots on 'Gold Chain Cowboy' album". Digital Journal. from the original on March 29, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
2. Liptak, Carena (December 31, 2020). "Parker McCollum will kick off 2021 with the long-awaited studio release of fan-favorite 'To Be Loved by You'". ABC News Radio. from the original on August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
3. "Parker McCollum Released New Single 'To Be Loved by You'". Universal Music Group Nashville. January 11, 2021. from the original on August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
4. Stefano, Angela (July 13, 2021). "Story Behind the Song: Parker McCollum, 'To Be Loved By You'". The Boot. from the original on August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
5. Dukes, Billy (January 22, 2021). "Parker McCollum's Love Quest Continues With 'To Be Loved by You' [Listen]". Taste of Country. from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
6. Papadatos, Markos (January 22, 2021). "Chatting with Parker McCollum: 'To Be Loved By You' (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. from the original on August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
7. "Parker McCollum Releases 'To Be Loved by You' Music Video". U Music. January 14, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
8. "Credits / To Be Loved by You / Parker McCollum". Tidal. January 1, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
9. "Parker McCollum Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
10. "Parker McCollum Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
11. "Parker McCollum Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
12. "Parker McCollum Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
13. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
14. "Country Airplay – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
15. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
16. "American single certifications – Parker McCollum – To Be Loved by You". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
17. "To Be Loved by You - Parker McCollum". Retrieved August 29, 2021 – via Apple Music.
18. . All Access. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.