"Heading South" is a song by American singer-songwriter Zach Bryan. It was released on September 30, 2019, as a single from his second studio album Elisabeth, which was released on May 8, 2020. The song was written by Bryan, and produced by Leo Alba.[1]
Content
The song was originally released in 2019, but in 2020, it garnered attention on the Internet, gaining over 30 million plays on Spotify.[2] Bryan stated that he recorded the song behind his barracks when he served in the United States Navy.[3]
Music video
The music video was shot in his Navy barracks on his phone.[4] As of September 2024, the video has received over 30 million views.
Commercial performance
It reached number 27 on the BillboardHot Rock & Alternative Songs chart dated March 13, 2021, becoming Bryan's first entry.[5] On November 4, 2021, the song obtained RIAA Gold certification.[6]