Center Point Road

Center Point Road
Center Point Road
Studio album by Thomas Rhett
Released	May 31, 2019
Genre	Country; pop;
Length	52:45
Label	Valory
Producer	Thomas Rhett; Dann Huff; Jesse Frasure; Julian Bunetta; The Stereotypes; Cleve Wilson;
Thomas Rhett chronology
Singles from Center Point Road
	"Look What God Gave Her"; Released: March 1, 2019; "Remember You Young"; Released: July 15, 2019; "Beer Can't Fix"; Released: January 6, 2020;

Center Point Road is the fourth studio album by American country music singer Thomas Rhett, released on May 31, 2019, through Big Machine Label Group imprint Valory Music Co. It was supported by the lead single "Look What God Gave Her". Rhett co-wrote and co-produced all 16 tracks on the album, sharing production duties with Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure, Julian Bunetta, The Stereotypes, and Cleve Wilson.^[4] The album also features collaborations with Little Big Town, Jon Pardi, and Kelsea Ballerini. The album received a nomination for Best Country Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2020.^[5]

Background

Rhett named the album after a road from his hometown of Hendersonville, Tennessee that he said symbolized his childhood.^[6]

Promotion

"Look What God Gave Her" was released as the lead single from the album on March 1, 2019. On March 3, 2019, "Don't Threaten Me with a Good Time" was released, alongside a performance of it on Saturday Night Live.^[7] Rhett later revealed the cover art and track listing on March 29, and also shared the track "That Old Truck".^[5] On April 19, 2019, Rhett released "Remember You Young" as another promotional single.^[8]

Commercial performance

Center Point Road debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 with 76,000 album-equivalent units, of which 45,000 were pure album sales. It is Rhett's second No. 1 album. In its first week it registered 33.59 million US streams, making it the largest streaming week for a country album at the time.^[9] The album has sold more than 101,600 copies in pure albums in the US and 362,000 in units consumed.^[10]^[11]

Critical reception

Rhett was hailed for his versatility on Center Point Road by Rolling Stone, while Newsday suggested the album fell short of crossing over to pop music.^[12]^[13]

Track listing

*Center Point Road* track listing
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Up"	Thomas Rhett Ashley Gorley Jesse Frasure Shane McAnally	Thomas Rhett Dann Huff Jesse Frasure	3:27
2.	"Don't Threaten Me with a Good Time" (featuring Little Big Town)	Rhett Karen Fairchild Jonathan Yip Ray Romulus Jeremy Reeves Ray Charles McCullough II Gorley Frasure	Rhett Huff Frasure The Stereotypes	3:35
3.	"Blessed"	Rhett Joe Spargur Sean Douglas	Rhett Huff Frasure Julian Bunetta	3:34
4.	"Look What God Gave Her"	Rhett Rhett Akins Julian Bunetta Josh Ryan Jacob Kasher Ammar Malik	Rhett Huff Bunetta	2:48
5.	"Center Point Road" (featuring Kelsea Ballerini)	Rhett Amy Wadge Cleve Wilson Frasure	Rhett Huff Frasure Cleve Wilson	3:36
6.	"That Old Truck"	Rhett Bunetta Kamron Kimbro Ryan Tedder	Rhett Huff Bunetta	3:32
7.	"VHS"	Rhett Wadge Gorley Frasure	Rhett Huff Frasure	3:16
8.	"Notice"	Rhett Gorley Frasure Douglas	Rhett Huff Frasure	3:42
9.	"Sand"	Rhett Frasure Hardy	Rhett Huff Frasure	2:42
10.	"Beer Can't Fix" (featuring Jon Pardi)	Rhett Bunetta Tedder Zach Skelton	Rhett Huff Bunetta	3:29
11.	"Things You Do for Love"	Rhett Gorley Frasure Josh Osborne Luke Laird	Rhett Huff Frasure	3:26
12.	"Remember You Young"	Rhett Gorley Frasure	Rhett Huff Frasure	3:00
13.	"Don't Stop Drivin'"	Rhett Gorley Josh Miller Zach Crowell	Rhett Huff Frasure	3:03
14.	"Barefoot"	Rhett Miller Matt Dragstrem Akins	Rhett Huff Frasure	3:00
15.	"Dream You Never Had"	Rhett Gorley Frasure Akins	Rhett Huff Frasure	3:22
16.	"Almost"	Rhett Wadge Gorley Frasure	Rhett Huff Frasure	3:13
Total length:				52:45

Personnel

Thomas Rhett – lead vocals, backing vocals
Dave Cohen – keyboards
Charlie Judge – keyboards, cello
Julian Bunetta – keyboards, programming, electric guitar, drums, backing vocals
Matt Dragstrem – programming, backing vocals
Jesse Frasure – programming, backing vocals
David Huff – programming
Zach Skelton – programming
The Stereotypes – programming
Cleve Wilson – programming
Tyler Chiarelli – electric guitar
Brandon Day – electric guitar
Dann Huff – electric guitar
John Ryan – electric guitar, backing vocals
Derek Wells – electric guitar
Ilya Toshinsky – acoustic guitars
Jimmie Lee Sloas – bass
Chris Kimmerer – drums
Randy Leago – baritone saxophone
Jim Hoke – tenor saxophone, horn arrangements
Barry Green – trombone
Mike Haynes – trumpet
Kasey Akins – backing vocals
Lauren Akins – backing vocals
Bob Bailey – backing vocals
Jamar Carter – backing vocals
Everett Drake – backing vocals
Kim Fleming – backing vocals
Vicki Hampton – backing vocals
Michael Hardy – backing vocals
Ashley Gorley – backing vocals
Kyla Jade – backing vocals
Macy Page – backing vocals
Josh Reedy – backing vocals
Jason Kyle Saetveit – backing vocals
Ryan Tedder – backing vocals
Russell Terrell – backing vocals
Amy Wadge – backing vocals
Kelsea Ballerini – duet vocals on "Center Point Road"
Little Big Town – backing vocals on "Don't Threaten Me with a Good Time"
Jon Pardi – duet vocals on "Beer Can't Fix"

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for *Center Point Road*
Chart (2019)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[14]	24
Canadian Albums (Billboard)^[15]	2
Scottish Albums (OCC)^[16]	53
UK Country Albums (OCC)^[17]	1
US Billboard 200^[18]	1
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)^[19]	1

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for *Center Point Road*
Chart (2019)	Position
US Billboard 200^[20]	153
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)^[21]	17
Chart (2020)	Position
US Billboard 200^[22]	164
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)^[23]	15

Certifications

Certifications for *Center Point Road*
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)^[24]	Gold	40,000^‡
United States (RIAA)^[25]	Gold	500,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Center Point Road – Thomas Rhett". AllMusic. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
^ Moss, Marissa R. (May 31, 2019). "Thomas Rhett Doesn't Really Care If You Think He's Country Enough". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
^ "Country Aircheck: Happy Holidays" (PDF). Country Aircheck (684): 2. December 16, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
^ Krol, Jacklyn (March 28, 2019). "Thomas Rhett Reveals 'Center Point Road' Track Listing, Album Cover". Taste of Country. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
^ ^a ^b Freeman, Jon (March 29, 2019). "Thomas Rhett Previews New Album 'Center Point Road 'With 'That Old Truck'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
^ Bonaguro, Alison (March 29, 2019). "Thomas Rhett Takes Friends and Fans Down Center Point Road". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
^ Kaplan, Ilana (March 3, 2019). "See Thomas Rhett Debut New Song 'Don't Threaten Me With a Good Time' on 'SNL'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
^ Krol, Jacklyn (April 19, 2019). "Thomas Rhett Debuts Tear-Jerking New Song 'Remember You Young' [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
^ Caulfield, Keith (June 9, 2019). "Thomas Rhett Scores Second No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart With 'Center Point Road'". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
^ Bjorke, Matt (March 3, 2020). "Top 10 Country Albums In Pure Sales: March 2, 2020". Roughstock. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
^ Bjorke, Matt (March 2, 2020). "Country Music's Most-Consumed Albums Chart: March 2, 2020". Roughstock. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
^ Bernstein, Jonathan (May 31, 2019). "Thomas Rhett Is a Perfect Country Gentleman on 'Center Point Road'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
^ Gamboa, Glenn (May 29, 2019). "'Center Point Road': Rhett stretches country's boundaries". Newsday. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
^ "Australiancharts.com – Thomas Rhett – Center Point Road". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
^ "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
^ "Official Country Artists Albums Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
^ "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
^ "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
^ "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
^ "Canadian album certifications – Thomas Rhett – Center Point Road". Music Canada. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
^ "American album certifications – Thomas Rhett – Center Point Road". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 12, 2022.

[1] Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Center Point Road – Thomas Rhett". AllMusic. Retrieved June 11, 2019.

[2] Moss, Marissa R. (May 31, 2019). "Thomas Rhett Doesn't Really Care If You Think He's Country Enough". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 17, 2019.

[3] "Country Aircheck: Happy Holidays" (PDF). Country Aircheck (684): 2. December 16, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2019.

[4] Krol, Jacklyn (March 28, 2019). "Thomas Rhett Reveals 'Center Point Road' Track Listing, Album Cover". Taste of Country. Retrieved March 31, 2019.

[RS-5] Freeman, Jon (March 29, 2019). "Thomas Rhett Previews New Album 'Center Point Road 'With 'That Old Truck'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 29, 2019.

[CMT-6] Bonaguro, Alison (March 29, 2019). "Thomas Rhett Takes Friends and Fans Down Center Point Road". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.

[7] Kaplan, Ilana (March 3, 2019). "See Thomas Rhett Debut New Song 'Don't Threaten Me With a Good Time' on 'SNL'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 4, 2019.

[8] Krol, Jacklyn (April 19, 2019). "Thomas Rhett Debuts Tear-Jerking New Song 'Remember You Young' [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 4, 2019.

[BB200-9] Caulfield, Keith (June 9, 2019). "Thomas Rhett Scores Second No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart With 'Center Point Road'". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2019.

[10] Bjorke, Matt (March 3, 2020). "Top 10 Country Albums In Pure Sales: March 2, 2020". Roughstock. Retrieved March 7, 2020.

[11] Bjorke, Matt (March 2, 2020). "Country Music's Most-Consumed Albums Chart: March 2, 2020". Roughstock. Retrieved March 8, 2020.

[12] Bernstein, Jonathan (May 31, 2019). "Thomas Rhett Is a Perfect Country Gentleman on 'Center Point Road'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 17, 2019.

[13] Gamboa, Glenn (May 29, 2019). "'Center Point Road': Rhett stretches country's boundaries". Newsday. Retrieved December 17, 2019.

[ac_Australia_Thomas_Rhett-14] "Australiancharts.com – Thomas Rhett – Center Point Road". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 8, 2019.

[ac_BillboardCanada_Thomas_Rhett-15] "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2019.

[ac_Scotland_-16] "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 8, 2019.

[ac_UKCountry_-17] "Official Country Artists Albums Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 8, 2020.

[ac_Billboard200_Thomas_Rhett-18] "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2020.

[ac_BillboardCountry_Thomas_Rhett-19] "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 12, 2019.

[20] "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2020.

[21] "Top Country Albums – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2020.

[22] "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2020.

[23] "Top Country Albums – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2020.

[CanadaThomas_RhettCenter_Point_RoadalbumCertRef-24] "Canadian album certifications – Thomas Rhett – Center Point Road". Music Canada. Retrieved January 16, 2023.

[United_StatesThomas_RhettCenter_Point_RoadalbumCertRef-25] "American album certifications – Thomas Rhett – Center Point Road". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 12, 2022.

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