Started with a Song (song)

"Started with a Song"
Single by Brett Kissel
from the album Started with a Song
ReleasedJune 17, 2013 (2013-06-17)
GenreCountry
Length4:18
LabelWarner Music Canada
Songwriter(s)Brett Kissel, Craig Wiseman
Brett Kissel singles chronology
"Started with a Song"
(2013) 		"Raise Your Glass"
(2013)

"Started with a Song" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Brett Kissel. It was released in June 2013 as the first single from his major label debut album, Started with a Song.[1] It became the most added song at Canadian country radio in its first week, surpassing a record set by Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together".[2]

Music video

The music video was directed by Margaret Malandruccolo and premiered in June 2013.[3]

Chart performance

"Started with a Song" debuted at number 87 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the week of July 27, 2013.

Chart (2013) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] 58
Canada Country (Billboard)[5] 3

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[6] Gold 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Mendler, Andrew (May 21, 2013). "Brett Kissel signs record deal with Warner". Bonnyville Nouvelle. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
  2. ^ Huser, Janice (July 9, 2013). "Kissel's 'Started With A Song' breaks radio record". St. Paul Journal. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
  3. ^ "Brett Kissel's "Started With A Song" Directed By Margaret Malandruccolo Hits #1 on CMT Canada!". The Field. September 11, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  4. ^ "Brett Kissel Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  5. ^ "Brett Kissel Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
  6. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Brett Kissel – Started with a Song". Music Canada. Retrieved March 31, 2016.