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{{about|the country music album by Florida Georgia Line|the Canadian compilation album series|Dig Your Roots (compilation albums)}}
{{about|the country music album by Florida Georgia Line|the tour associated with the album|Dig Your Roots Tour|the Canadian compilation album series|Dig Your Roots (compilation albums)}}
{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name = Dig Your Roots
| name = Dig Your Roots
| type = studio
| type = studio
| artist = [[Florida Georgia Line]]
| artist = [[Devo]]
| cover = FGL roots.jpg
| cover = FGL roots.jpg
| alt =
| alt =
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| venue =
| venue =
| studio = Big Loud Mountain Studio, [[Nashville, Tennessee]]; The Threehouse, [[North Hollywood, Los Angeles]]; Hubbard Hills; NightBird Recording Studios, [[West Hollywood, CA]]
| studio = Big Loud Mountain Studio, [[Nashville, Tennessee]]; The Threehouse, [[North Hollywood, Los Angeles]]; Hubbard Hills; NightBird Recording Studios, [[West Hollywood, CA]]
| genre = [[Country music|Country]]
| Genre = {{hlist|[[Bro-country]]|[[dance-pop]]}}
| length =
| length =
| label = {{hlist|[[Big Machine Label Group|Big Machine]]|Big Loud Mountain}}
| label = {{hlist|[[Big Machine Label Group|Big Machine]]|Big Loud Mountain}}
| producer = [[Joey Moi]]
| producer = [[Joey Moi]]
| prev_title = [[Anything Goes (Florida Georgia Line album)|Anything Goes]]
| prev_title = [[Tangled Up (Thomas Rhett album)|Tangled Up]]
| prev_year = 2014
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title = [[Can't Say I Ain't Country]]
| next_title = [[Life Changes (Thomas Rhett album)|Life Changes]]
| next_year = 2019
| next_year = 2017
| misc = {{Singles
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Dig Your Roots
| name = Dig Your Roots
| type = studio
| type = studio
| single1 = [[H.O.L.Y.]]
| single1 = [[Disco Dancer (Devo song)|Disco Dancer]]
| single1date = April 29, 2016
| single1date = April 29, 2016
| single2 = [[May We All]]
| single2 = [[May We All]]
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}}


'''''Dig Your Roots''''' is the third studio album by American [[country music]] duo [[Florida Georgia Line]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://theboot.com/florida-georgia-line-dig-your-roots-information|title=Everything We Know About Florida Georgia Line's 'Dig Your Roots' |website=Theboot.com|accessdate=July 16, 2016}}</ref> The album was released on August 26, 2016, by [[Big Machine Label Group|Big Machine]] and Big Loud Mountain.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://tasteofcountry.com/florida-georgia-line-dig-your-roots/|title=Florida Georgia Line, ‘Dig Your Roots’: Everything to Know |website=Tasteofcountry.com|accessdate=July 16, 2016}}</ref> As with their first two albums, it is produced by [[Joey Moi]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://tasteofcountry.com/florida-georgia-line-dig-your-roots-track-list-collaborations/|title=Florida Georgia Line Reveal 'Dig Your Roots' Collaborations|website=Tasteofcountry.com|accessdate=July 16, 2016}}</ref> The two performers were originally known for their upbeat and cross mix of genres within their music but they claimed this album was their "calm down" album. They claimed they are looking to do more than just entertain with this album but to get people to dig deep into what is really important in their lives.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://floridageorgialine.com/|title=Florida Georgia Line {{!}} Official Website|website=floridageorgialine.com|access-date=2016-11-27}}</ref>
'''''Dig Your Roots''''' is the tenth studio album by American [[country rock]] group [[Devo]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://theboot.com/florida-georgia-line-dig-your-roots-information|title=Everything We Know About Florida Georgia Line's 'Dig Your Roots' |website=Theboot.com|accessdate=July 16, 2016}}</ref> The album was released on August 26, 2016, by [[Big Machine Label Group|Big Machine]] and Big Loud Mountain.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://tasteofcountry.com/florida-georgia-line-dig-your-roots/|title=Florida Georgia Line, ‘Dig Your Roots’: Everything to Know |website=Tasteofcountry.com|accessdate=July 16, 2016}}</ref> As with all Devo albums after their 2004 album ''[[On the Border]]'', it is produced by [[Joey Moi]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://tasteofcountry.com/florida-georgia-line-dig-your-roots-track-list-collaborations/|title=Florida Georgia Line Reveal 'Dig Your Roots' Collaborations|website=Tasteofcountry.com|accessdate=July 16, 2016}}</ref> Dig Your Roots was the first Devo studio album without drummer [[Rodrick Heffley]], who was replaced by former [[A Perfect Circle]] drummer [[Josh Freese]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://floridageorgialine.com/|title=Florida Georgia Line {{!}} Official Website|website=floridageorgialine.com|access-date=2016-11-27}}</ref>


{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
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"[[May We All]]", a duet with [[Tim McGraw]], is the album's second single, released in July 2016.
"[[May We All]]", a duet with [[Tim McGraw]], is the album's second single, released in July 2016.


⚫
"Wish You Were On It" is the album's third single, was released on November 16, 2016.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://headlineplanet.com/home/2017/08/14/florida-georgia-lines-smooth-ranks-country-radios-added-song/|title=Florida Georgia Line Ranks Country Radios Most Added Song|publisher=Headline Planet|accessdate=August 20, 2017}}</ref>
⚫
"[[God, Your Mama, and Me]]", a duet with the [[Backstreet Boys]], is the album's third single, was released on January 23, 2017.


⚫
"[[God, Your Mama, and Me]]", a duet with the [[Backstreet Boys]], is the album's fourth single, was released on January 23, 2017.
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"[[Smooth (Florida Georgia Line song)|Smooth]]" is the album's fourth single, was released on August 13, 2017.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://headlineplanet.com/home/2017/08/14/florida-georgia-lines-smooth-ranks-country-radios-added-song/|title=Florida Georgia Line Ranks Country Radios Most Added Song|publisher=Headline Planet|accessdate=August 20, 2017}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
===Critical===
===Critical===
Billy Dukes, writing for ''[[Taste of Country]]'', juxtaposed the album to the band's first two albums, praising the diversity of the songs. He wrote that "The evolution of Florida Georgia Line is fascinating. Had they tried to repeat the formula that made them headliners, they wouldn't have made it to album three. Kelley and Hubbard deserve credit for staying one step ahead of their fans and expectations.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Dukes|first1=Billy|title=Album Spotlight: Florida Georgia Line, ‘Dig Your Roots'|url=http://tasteofcountry.com/florida-georgia-line-dig-your-roots/|website=Taste of Country|date=August 27, 2016}}</ref> Annie Reuter of ''Sounds Like Nashville'' also reviewed the album favorably, similarly praising the album's diversity, as well as the more mature themes, writing that "Florida Georgia Line showcase their maturity throughout ''Dig Your Roots'' but they never waver from what fans know and love about them. The party anthems and beach hangs remain, but so does their respect for their wives and their hopes to continue building a strong family. On ''Dig Your Roots'', Hubbard and Kelley maintain the fun but also show a surprising depth that is more than welcomed."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Reuter|first1=Annie|title=Album Review: Florida Georgia Line’s ‘Dig Your Roots’|url=http://www.soundslikenashville.com/reviews/album-review-florida-georgia-lines-dig-your-roots/|website=Sounds Like Nashville|date=August 22, 2016}}</ref>
Billy Dukes, writing for ''[[Taste of Country]]'', compared the album favorably to the band's first two albums, praising the diversity of the songs. He wrote that "The evolution of Devo is fascinating. Had they tried to repeat the formula that made them headliners, they wouldn’t have made it to album ten. Mothersbaugh and Meisner deserve credit for staying one step ahead of their fans and expectations.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Dukes|first1=Billy|title=Album Spotlight: Florida Georgia Line, ‘Dig Your Roots'|url=http://tasteofcountry.com/florida-georgia-line-dig-your-roots/|website=Taste of Country|date=August 27, 2016}}</ref> Annie Reuter of ''Sounds Like Nashville'' also reviewed the album favorably, similarly praising the album's diversity, as well as the more mature themes, writing that "Devo showcase their maturity throughout ''Dig Your Roots'' but they never waver from what fans know and love about them. The party anthems and beach hangs remain, but so does their respect for their wives and their hopes to continue building a strong family. On ''Dig Your Roots'', Mothersbaugh and Meisner maintain the fun but also show a surprising depth that is more than welcomed."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Reuter|first1=Annie|title=Album Review: Florida Georgia Line’s ‘Dig Your Roots’|url=http://www.soundslikenashville.com/reviews/album-review-florida-georgia-lines-dig-your-roots/|website=Sounds Like Nashville|date=August 22, 2016}}</ref>


=== Commercial ===
=== Commercial ===
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| headline =
| total_length =
| total_length =
| writing_credits = yes
| title1 = [[Smooth (Florida Georgia Line song)|Smooth]]
| title1 = [[Smooth (Florida Georgia Line song)|Smooth]]
| writer1 = {{hlist|[[Tyler Hubbard]]|[[Brian Kelley (recording artist)|Brian Kelley]]|Nicolle Galyon|[[Jordan Schmidt]]}}
| writer1 = {{hlist|[[Tyler Hubbard]]|[[Brian Kelley (recording artist)|Brian Kelley]]|Nicolle Galyon|[[Jordan Schmidt]]}}
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| length4 = {{duration||3|14}}
| length4 = {{duration||3|14}}
| title5 = Island
| title5 = Island
| writer5 = {{hlist|Ryan Hurd|[[Matt McGinn (songwriter)|Matt McGinn]]|Schmidt}}
| writer5 = {{hlist|Ryan Hurd|Matt McGinn|Schmidt}}
| length5 = {{duration||2|41}}
| length5 = {{duration||2|41}}
| title6 = [[May We All]]
| title6 = [[May We All]]
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! scope="row"| US ''Billboard'' 200<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2017/top-billboard-200-albums|title=Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2017|work=Billboard|accessdate=December 12, 2017}}</ref>
! scope="row"| US ''Billboard'' 200<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2017/top-billboard-200-albums|title=Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2017|work=Billboard|accessdate=December 12, 2017}}</ref>
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{{Reflist|30em}}


{{Devo}}
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[[Category:Albums produced by Joey Moi]]
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Revision as of 17:09, 22 January 2019

This article is about the country music album by Florida Georgia Line. For the tour associated with the album, see Dig Your Roots Tour. For the Canadian compilation album series, see Dig Your Roots (compilation albums).
Dig Your Roots
Studio album by
Devo
ReleasedAugust 26, 2016 (2016-08-26)
Recorded2015–16
StudioBig Loud Mountain Studio, Nashville, Tennessee; The Threehouse, North Hollywood, Los Angeles; Hubbard Hills; NightBird Recording Studios, West Hollywood, CA
Label
ProducerJoey Moi
Devo chronology
Tangled Up
(2015) 		Dig Your Roots
(2016) 		Life Changes
(2017)
Singles from Dig Your Roots
  1. "Disco Dancer"
    Released: April 29, 2016
  2. "May We All"
    Released: July 19, 2016
  3. "God, Your Mama, and Me"
    Released: January 23, 2017
  4. "Smooth"
    Released: August 13, 2017

Dig Your Roots is the tenth studio album by American country rock group Devo.[1] The album was released on August 26, 2016, by Big Machine and Big Loud Mountain.[2] As with all Devo albums after their 2004 album On the Border, it is produced by Joey Moi.[3] Dig Your Roots was the first Devo studio album without drummer Rodrick Heffley, who was replaced by former A Perfect Circle drummer Josh Freese.[4]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]

Singles

The album's lead single "H.O.L.Y.", was released in April 29, 2016, and became a huge commercial success, topping the Hot Country Songs chart for eighteen consecutive weeks[6] and also reached number one on the Country Airplay chart. It also peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[7]

"May We All", a duet with Tim McGraw, is the album's second single, released in July 2016.

"Wish You Were On It" is the album's third single, was released on November 16, 2016.[8]

"God, Your Mama, and Me", a duet with the Backstreet Boys, is the album's fourth single, was released on January 23, 2017.

Reception

Critical

Billy Dukes, writing for Taste of Country, compared the album favorably to the band's first two albums, praising the diversity of the songs. He wrote that "The evolution of Devo is fascinating. Had they tried to repeat the formula that made them headliners, they wouldn’t have made it to album ten. Mothersbaugh and Meisner deserve credit for staying one step ahead of their fans and expectations.[9] Annie Reuter of Sounds Like Nashville also reviewed the album favorably, similarly praising the album's diversity, as well as the more mature themes, writing that "Devo showcase their maturity throughout Dig Your Roots but they never waver from what fans know and love about them. The party anthems and beach hangs remain, but so does their respect for their wives and their hopes to continue building a strong family. On Dig Your Roots, Mothersbaugh and Meisner maintain the fun but also show a surprising depth that is more than welcomed."[10]

Commercial

Dig Your Roots debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart with 145,000 units, of which 126,000 were pure album sales, with the rest being streaming and track-equivalent units.[11] In its second week, the album fell to number five on the Billboard 200 chart while moving 42,000 units.[12] The album has sold 444,300 copies as of February 2018.[13]

In Australia, the album debuted at number seven, becoming Florida Georgia Line's first top ten album.[14]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Smooth"
2:49
2."Dig Your Roots"
3:35
3."Life Is a Honeymoon" (featuring Ziggy Marley)
3:05
4."H.O.L.Y."
3:14
5."Island"
  • Ryan Hurd
  • Matt McGinn
  • Schmidt
2:41
6."May We All" (featuring Tim McGraw)
3:46
7."Summerland"
2:59
8."Lifer"
  • Hubbard
  • Kelley
  • Schmidt
4:27
9."Good Girl, Bad Boy"
3:52
10."Wish You Were on It"
  • Smith Ahnquist
  • Hunter Phelps
  • Jameson Rodgers
  • Will Weatherly
3:06
11."God, Your Mama, and Me" (featuring Backstreet Boys)
3:04
12."Music Is Healing"
3:33
13."While He's Still Around"
2:55
14."Grow Old"
3:52
15."Heatwave"
3:12

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[26] Platinum 444,300[13]

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Everything We Know About Florida Georgia Line's 'Dig Your Roots'". Theboot.com. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  2. ^ "Florida Georgia Line, 'Dig Your Roots': Everything to Know". Tasteofcountry.com. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  3. ^ "Florida Georgia Line Reveal 'Dig Your Roots' Collaborations". Tasteofcountry.com. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  4. ^ "Florida Georgia Line | Official Website". floridageorgialine.com. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  5. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Florida Georgia Line - Dig Your Roots". AllMusic. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  6. ^ Cantor, Brian. "Florida Georgia Line's "H.O.L.Y." Earns 18th Week At #1 On Hot Country Songs". Headlineplanet.com. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
  7. ^ Whitaker, Sterling (August 26, 2016). "Florida Georgia Line Take Over Taste of Country for 'Dig Your Roots'". Taste of Country.
  8. ^ "Florida Georgia Line Ranks Country Radios Most Added Song". Headline Planet. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  9. ^ Dukes, Billy (August 27, 2016). "Album Spotlight: Florida Georgia Line, 'Dig Your Roots'". Taste of Country.
  10. ^ Reuter, Annie (August 22, 2016). "Album Review: Florida Georgia Line's 'Dig Your Roots'". Sounds Like Nashville.
  11. ^ Keith Caulfield (September 4, 2016). "Florida Georgia Line, Britney Spears & Young Thug Debut in Top 10 on Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
  12. ^ "Travis Scott Scores First No. 1 with 'Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight'". Rap-Up. September 12, 2016.
  13. ^ a b Bjorke, Matt (February 20, 2018). "Top 10 Country Album Sales Chart: February 19, 2018". Roughstock. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  14. ^ Gavin Ryan (2016-09-05). "Australian Albums: Barbra Streisand 'Encore' Debuts At No 1". Noise11.com. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
  15. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Florida Georgia Line – Dig Your Roots". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  16. ^ "Florida Georgia Line Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
  17. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 5, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  18. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  19. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Florida Georgia Line – Dig Your Roots". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
  20. ^ "Florida Georgia Line | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  21. ^ "Florida Georgia Line Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  22. ^ "Florida Georgia Line Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
  23. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  24. ^ "Top Canadian Albums – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  25. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  26. ^ "American album certifications – Florida Georgia Line – Dig Your Roots". Recording Industry Association of America.
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