Big Deal (song)

"Big Deal" (stylized as "BIG Deal") is a song written by Jeffrey Steele and Al Anderson and recorded by American country music artist LeAnn Rimes. The song was produced by her father Wilbur C. Rimes. It was released on September 7, 1999, as the lead single from her eponymous fourth studio album through Curb Records. It was also the only original song included in the album.

"Big Deal"
Single by LeAnn Rimes
from the album LeAnn Rimes
B-side	"Leaving's Not Leaving"
Released	September 7, 1999
Recorded	1998
Genre	Country
Length	3:08
Label	Curb
Songwriters	Jeffrey Steele Al Anderson
Producer	Wilbur C. Rimes
LeAnn Rimes singles chronology
"Written in the Stars" (1999) "Big Deal" (1999) "Cattle Call" (1999)
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The song became a commercial success, peaking at number six on the US Hot Country Songs chart and number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.^[1] The B-side track, "Leaving's Not Leaving," was released on the soundtrack for the film, Anywhere But Here on November 2, 1999.^[2]

Content

"Big Deal" details the singer bitterly telling off a friend who's madly in love with and happily dating the singer's ex.

Track listing

CD/Cassette tape Single^[3][4]

1. "Big Deal"* (Al Anderson, Jeffrey Steele) — 3:05
2. "Leaving's Not Leaving"** (Diane Warren) — 4:53

* Note: Produced by Wilbur C. Rimes.^[5]
** Note: Produced by Don Was and Wilbur C. Rimes.^[5]

Chart positions

Chart (1999–2000)	Peak position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[6]	3
US Billboard Hot 100[7]	23
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8]	6
US Top Country Singles Sales (Billboard)[9]	1

Year-end charts

Chart (1999)	Position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[10]	70

Chart (2000)	Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[11]	54

Release history

Release dates and format(s) for "Big Deal"

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	September 7, 1999	Country radio	Curb	[12]
	September 28, 1999	CD cassette single		[3]