| "Drinkin' Problem" | ||||
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| Single by Midland | ||||
| from the album On the Rocks | ||||
| Released | February 27, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:41 | |||
| Label | Big Machine | |||
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| Midland singles chronology | ||||
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"Drinkin' Problem" is the debut song of the American country music band Midland. It was released on February 27, 2017, as the first single from their debut album On the Rocks. The band members wrote the song with Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally, both of whom produced it with Dann Huff.
Taste of Country reviewed the song with favor, saying that "The trio’s 'Drinkin’ Problem' keeps the pretty of old-school country swing but dives dark into sorrow with no shame."[1]
"Drinkin' Problem" was certified Gold by the RIAA on August 16, 2017, and Platinum on January 18, 2019, and double Platinum on September 10, 2019.
The song's music video, directed by group member Cameron Duddy, was shot in Lockhart, Texas. It features the band selling moonshine.[2]
Adapted from On the Rocks liner notes.[3]
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 98 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[5] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 45 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 3 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 4 |
| Chart (2017) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country (Billboard)[9] | 12 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 14 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] | 15 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[12] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[13] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
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