DAUGHTRY SCORES FIRST NO. 1 AT ACTIVE ROCK

Feb 20 2024

Debut Single with Big Machine Records Marks the Band’s First No. 1 in the Format and First No. 1 in 15 Years

NASHVILLE, TN (February 12, 2024) — GRAMMY®-nominated rockers Daughtry have scored their first No. 1 single at Active Rock this week. Their Big Machine Records debut, “Artificial,” marks the band’s first career entry into the format, as well as their first No. 1 single in 15 years, topping both Billboard and Mediabase.

LISTEN TO “ARTIFICIAL” HERE

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “ARTIFICIAL” HERE

“Artificial” ushers in a fresh sonic era for Daughtry. Driven by frontman Chris Daughtry’s singular vocal prowess, the band leans into their rock roots here for a sound that’s big on both guts and grit. In the accompanying music video, Daughtry faces down a cyborg clone against a backdrop of crumbling cities and raining fire. Their most ambitious project to date, the cinematic visual spins a cautionary tale about the dangers of a planet overrun by artificial intelligence, a narrative that feels even more timely as artists fight for fair pay and protections from AI interference.

Catch Daughtry on the road this spring as they tour alongside Breaking Benjamin at select US stops. For tickets and more information, visit daughtryofficial.com.

ABOUT DAUGHTRY: Daughtry, one of the most visible and best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, has sold out concerts across the globe. Their debut album, the self-titled Daughtry, was the top-selling album of 2007 and was the fastest selling rock debut album in Soundscan history. It was also nominated for 4 GRAMMY® Awards and won 4 American Music Awards and 7 Billboard Music Awards, including Album of the Year. Subsequent albums, Leave This Town (2009), Break The Spell (2011), and Baptized (2013) have all gone Platinum, with Cage To Rattle (2018) certified Gold. In 2021, Daughtry released their album Dearly Beloved, which marked a return to their rock roots and a return to the top of the rock charts with their singles “World On Fire,” “Heavy Is The Crown,” and “Changes Are Coming,” each reaching the Top 10 on Billboard’s Rock Airplay chart. With the success of their 2023 smash cover, “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” featuring Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale, charting yet another Top 10 success, the band ushers in a new sonic era on their latest epic track, “Artificial.” Catch the rock outfit on the road this spring, touring alongside Breaking Benjamin. For tickets and more information, visit daughtryofficial.com.

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