Hell of a View

"Hell of a View"
"Hell of a View"
Single by Eric Church
from the album Soul
Released	November 9, 2020
Genre	Country rock;
Length	2:55
Label	EMI Nashville; BigEC;
Songwriters	Eric Church; Casey Beathard; Monty Criswell;
Producer	Jay Joyce;
Eric Church singles chronology
Music video
	"Hell of a View" (In Studio Performance) on YouTube

"Hell of a View" is a song by American country artist Eric Church. He co-wrote the track with Casey Beathard and Monty Criswell.^[1] It is the lead single from Church's album Soul, part of a triple album set.^[2] The track features backing vocals from Church's longtime collaborator Joanna Cotten.^[3]

Background

Church was in the mountains of North Carolina when he returned from a jog to hear co-writer Casey Beathard play the song which he had been working on with Monty Criswell. Church said it felt like a "big hit but at the same time it has that timeless quality to it". The men finished writing the song and recorded it that same night.^[4]

Critical reception

"Hell of a View" received generally positive reviews, with many positively noting the presence of Joanna Cotten's vocals. Craig Shelburne of CMT called the song a "romantic new single", noting Cotten's "powerful harmony" as a backing vocalist.^[4] Jon Freeman of Rolling Stone referred to the track as a "tender mid-tempo ballad", saying it "depicts the thrill of a life on the move with the one you love". Freeman also noted Cotten's "soulful voice" as a "big presence".^[5] Angela Stefano of Taste of Country called the song a "a love song for rebels".^[6]

Commercial performance

"Hell of a View" is Church's highest charting single since 2012's "Springsteen", as well as the second highest of his career, peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Live performance

Church performed "Hell of a View" at the 54th Annual Country Music Association Awards in November 2020.^[7]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Hell of a View"
Chart (2020–2021)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[8]	32
Canada Country (Billboard)^[9]	1
Global 200 (Billboard)^[10]	120
US Billboard Hot 100^[11]	28
US Country Airplay (Billboard)^[12]	1
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)^[13]	2

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Hell of a View"
Chart (2021)	Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[14]	82
US Billboard Hot 100^[15]	91
US Country Airplay (Billboard)^[16]	33
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)^[17]	16

Certifications

Certifications for "Hell of a View"
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)^[18]	Platinum	80,000^‡
United States (RIAA)^[19]	2× Platinum	2,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for "Hell of a View"
Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	October 2, 2020	Digital download	EMI Nashville BigEC Records	^[1]
Various	October 2, 2020	Streaming		^[1]
Canada	November 9, 2020	Country radio		^[3]
United States	November 9, 2020	Country radio		^[3]

References

^ ^a ^b "Hell of a View – Eric Church". AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
^ Hudak, Joseph (January 21, 2021). "Eric Church Is Releasing Three New Albums". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
^ ^a ^b Casey, Jim (November 5, 2020). "Eric Church to Send New Single, "Hell of a View," to Country Radio [Listen]". The Country Daily.
^ ^a ^b Shelburne, Craig (November 11, 2020). "After a Jog in the Mountains, Eric Church Discovers "Hell of a View"". CMT. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020.
^ Freeman, Jon (October 2, 2020). "Eric Church Celebrates a 'Reckless' Love in New Song 'Hell of a View'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
^ Stefano, Angela (October 2, 2020). "Eric Church's 'Hell of a View' Is a Love Song for Rebels [Listen]". Taste of Country.
^ Chan, Anna (November 11, 2020). "Eric Church Offers a 'Hell of a View' at the 2020 CMA Awards". Billboard.
^ "Eric Church Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
^ "Eric Church Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
^ "Eric Church Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
^ "Eric Church Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
^ "Eric Church Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
^ "Eric Church Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
^ "Canadian single certifications – Eric Church – Hell of a View". Music Canada. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
^ "American single certifications – Eric Church – Hell of a View". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 21, 2023.

[AllMusic-1] "Hell of a View – Eric Church". AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2021.

[2] Hudak, Joseph (January 21, 2021). "Eric Church Is Releasing Three New Albums". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 4, 2021.

[TCD-3] Casey, Jim (November 5, 2020). "Eric Church to Send New Single, "Hell of a View," to Country Radio [Listen]". The Country Daily.

[CMT-4] Shelburne, Craig (November 11, 2020). "After a Jog in the Mountains, Eric Church Discovers "Hell of a View"". CMT. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020.

[RS-5] Freeman, Jon (October 2, 2020). "Eric Church Celebrates a 'Reckless' Love in New Song 'Hell of a View'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 5, 2021.

[ToC-6] Stefano, Angela (October 2, 2020). "Eric Church's 'Hell of a View' Is a Love Song for Rebels [Listen]". Taste of Country.

[7] Chan, Anna (November 11, 2020). "Eric Church Offers a 'Hell of a View' at the 2020 CMA Awards". Billboard.

[sc_Canada_Eric_Church-8] "Eric Church Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.

[sc_Billboardcanadacountry_Eric_Church-9] "Eric Church Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2021.

[sc_Billboardglobal200_Eric_Church-10] "Eric Church Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

[sc_Billboardhot100_Eric_Church-11] "Eric Church Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

[sc_Billboardcountryairplay_Eric_Church-12] "Eric Church Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2021.

[sc_Billboardcountrysongs_Eric_Church-13] "Eric Church Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

[14] "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.

[15] "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.

[16] "Country Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.

[17] "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.

[CanadaEric_ChurchHell_of_a_ViewsingleCertRef-18] "Canadian single certifications – Eric Church – Hell of a View". Music Canada. Retrieved May 19, 2021.

[United_StatesEric_ChurchHell_of_a_ViewsingleCertRef-19] "American single certifications – Eric Church – Hell of a View". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 21, 2023.

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Discography
Studio albums	Sinners Like Me (2006) Carolina (2009) Chief (2011) The Outsiders (2014) Mr. Misunderstood (2015) Desperate Man (2018) Heart & Soul (2021) Evangeline vs. the Machine (2025)
Singles	"How 'Bout You" "Two Pink Lines" "Guys Like Me" "Love Your Love the Most" "Hell on the Heart" "Smoke a Little Smoke" "Homeboy" "Drink in My Hand" "Springsteen" "Creepin'" "Like Jesus Does" "The Outsiders" "Give Me Back My Hometown" "Cold One" "Talladega" "Like a Wrecking Ball" "Mr. Misunderstood" "Record Year" "Kill a Word" "Round Here Buzz" "Desperate Man" "Some of It" "Monsters" "Stick That in Your Country Song" "Hell of a View" "Heart on Fire" "Darkest Hour (Helene Edit)" "Hands of Time" "Johnny"
Guest singles	"The Only Way I Know" "Raise 'Em Up" "Are You Ready for the Country" "Does to Me" "Man Made a Bar"
Concert tours	No Shoes Nation Tour Holdin' My Own Tour

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