Sam Hunt Celebrates 10th No. 1 With ‘Outskirts’

Author Lauren Hoffman

April 25th 11:41 AM

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 01: Sam Hunt performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on September 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Sam Hunt is having a huge year so far and now he’s celebrating his 10th No. 1 song on country radio with “Outskirts.” The singer-songwriter’s current single was originally released in March 2023 and is now featured on his new EP, Locked Up.

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“It was a slow burn there for a while but “Outskirts” has had wind in its sails these last few weeks. It’s the #1 song at Country Radio right now. Thank you to everyone at radio for all your support and everyone who has been in my corner helping make it happen. Big thanks to all you guys and gals who have supported us and our music these last several months! 2024 is off to a big start,” Hunt posted on Facebook.

“‘Outskirts’ is a song that I wrote from the perspective of my life. Had I not settled down and gotten married,” Hunt told Backstage Country. “I could foresee the regret there had I not made that decision. So that’s the song I wrote from that guy’s perspective. Luckily, I made the right choice and got married and settled down.”

Most recently, Hunt took his latest release, “Locked Up,” to the CMT Awards where he gave a powerful performance, yet admitted he was a bit nervous. The country star released an official music video for the song on the same day, which reimagines Johnny Cash’s 1968 concert at Folsom Prison.

Earlier this month, Hunt wrapped up his headlining ‘Outskirts Tour’ with special guests Brett Young and Lily Rose. In addition, he released his new EP, Locked Up, featuring the title track, “Country House,” “Last Hurrah,” and “Outskirts.”

The five-time Grammy nominee will return to the road this summer for the ‘Locked Up Tour’ with Russell Dickerson, Dalton Rover, and George Birge. Click below to listen to Hunt’s now No. 1 hit, “Outskirts.”

Sam Hunt: Five Of His Best Videos

"Body Like A Backroad" (2017)
It’s hard to believe that Sam Hunt never had an official music video release for his biggest song, which is diamond-certified for moving 10 million units. However, the popular song does have an official lyric video. The video, which has over 27 million views on YouTube, features the song and lyrics over vintage video clips of youngsters doing motocross.
"House Party" (2014)
Two music videos were produced for the song. The first music video premiered in August 2014. The video shows Sam performing at a festival and clips of him playing sports with band members and having fun in various situations with the band on the road.

A second “alternate” music video premiered in June 2015. this video is a little more produced, with Sam singing to the camera and showing him partying and performing at a small Nashville club.
"Break Up In A Small Town" (2015)
The video was shot in Macon County, Tennessee. This dramatic video shows Sam’s acting skills as he works through a tough breakup in a small town, complete with his small house burning. The song was inspired by his breakup with his then-girlfriend Hannah Lee Fowler, whom he has since married and now has two kids.
"Leave The Night On" (2015)
This video won Breakthrough Video of the Year at the 2015 CMT Music Awards in Nashville. In the video, Sam sings while he portrays a Yellow Cab driver in Nashville. The video also features his cab passengers, many wearing cowboy hats and drinking, dancing along as Hunt sings the uptempo catchy song.
"Take Your Time" (2015)
The video’s dramatic storyline involves domestic violence. In the video, Sam’s character witnesses several instances of a tattooed man abusing his young girlfriend in public, including at a biker bar and a coin-operated laundry. Together, the two have a baby. Near the end of the video, the woman tries to leave with her baby when the boyfriend comes outside to stop her. When he begins hitting her, Hunt, who happens to be walking by the tattooed man’s house, sees this and begins to fight with the man.