"Way Out Here" is the title of a country music song co-written and recorded by American

United States

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 country music singer Josh Thompson

Josh Thompson (singer)

Josh Thompson is an American country music artist signed to Columbia Records Nashville. On July 27, 2009, he released his debut album Way Out Here in January 2010...

. It is released as the second single and title track to his debut album, also titled Way Out Here

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. Thompson co-wrote the song with David Lee Murphy

David Lee Murphy

David Lee Murphy is an American country music artist. Signed to MCA Nashville Records in 1994, Murphy made his first appearance on the Billboard country charts that year with "Just Once", a song from the soundtrack to the 1994 film 8 Seconds. A year later, Murphy's debut album Out with a Bang was...

 and Casey Beathard

Casey Beathard

Casey Beathard is an American country music songwriter. The son of former NFL general manager Bobby Beathard, he has co-written singles for several country music recording artists, including Top Ten singles for Gary Allan, Billy Ray Cyrus, Trace Adkins, and Kenny Chesney...

.

Content

"Way Out Here" is a ballad, mostly accompanied by acoustic guitar

Acoustic guitar

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. In it, the narrator tells of his rural upbringing, and the way he was raised.

Reception

Paul Brian of The 9513, gave the song a thumbs-down rating. His review criticized Thompson's vocals for "[simmering] with anger, despair, and moral force as the song approaches numerous key concerns including the economy, military service, work ethic, religious belief, gun ownership, governance, and musical taste."

Chart performance

"Way Out Here" debuted at number 57 on the Hot Country Songs

Hot Country Songs

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chart dated March 20, 2010, and then fell off the next week. However, it re-entered the country chart at number 58 on the chart dated April 3, 2010. In September 2010, it peaked at number 15 on the chart.
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