Momma's House

"Momma's House" is a song recorded by American country music artist Dustin Lynch. It was released on February 3, 2020, as the third single from his fourth studio album Tullahoma (2020). It was written by Dylan Schneider, Michael Lotten, Rodney Clawson and Justin Wilson.

"Momma's House"
Single by Dustin Lynch
from the album Tullahoma
Released	February 3, 2020 (2020-02-03)
Studio	Ocean Way, Nashville
Genre	Country rock
Length	3:40
Label	Broken Bow
Songwriter(s)	Dylan Schneider Michael Lotten Rodney Clawson Justin Wilson
Producer(s)	Zach Crowell
Dustin Lynch singles chronology
"Ridin' Roads" (2019) "Momma's House" (2020) "Red Dirt, Blue Eyes" (2020)
Music video
"Momma's House" on YouTube

Background

The song was co-written by Dylan Schneider, Michael Lotten, Rodney Clawson and Justin Wilson.^[1] "Momma's House" tells a story of heartbreak in a unique and rather violent way.^[2]

Lynch said: "And that's who you married and that's who you had a family with, so 'Momma's House' really takes me back to those times".^[3]

Music video

The music video was uploaded on April 8, 2020, directed by Mason Dixon and filmed in Lafayette, Tennessee. It depicts Lynch walking around the small town that goes up in flames, the premise being Lynch is so heartbroken that he'd burn down the entire town where his relationship was centered if only his mom's house weren't there.^[4]

Chart performance

On the week of April 17, 2021, "Momma's House" reached numbers five and eight on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts respectively, becoming his first top 10 hit to miss the number one spot since his 2012 debut single “Cowboys and Angels” which peaked at number two ^[5][6] On the Billboard Hot 100, the song debuted at number 88 the week of January 16 before leaving the chart.^[7] It would go on to peak at number 59 the week of April 17, staying on the chart for fifteen weeks.^[8][9] In Canada, the track reached number 35 on the Canada Country chart the week it debuted on the Hot 100, and remained on the chart for twenty weeks.^[10]

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2020–2021) Peak position Australia Country Hot 50 (TMN)[11] 19 Canada Country (Billboard)[12] 35 US Billboard Hot 100[13] 59 US Country Airplay (Billboard)[14] 5 US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[15] 8

Year-end charts Chart (2020) Position US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[16] 78 Chart (2021) Position US Country Airplay (Billboard)[17] 31 US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[18] 49

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[19]	Gold	500,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Dustin Lynch Shares 'Momma's House' From New Album". iHeartRadio. January 17, 2020. Archived from the original on June 1, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
2. Carr, Courtney (January 16, 2020). "Dustin Lynch Is Ready to Burn His Town Down in 'Momma's House' [Listen]". The Boot. Archived from the original on March 3, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
3. Despres, Tricia (April 8, 2020). "Dustin Lynch Burns the Whole Town Down in 'Momma's House' Video". Taste of Country. Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
4. Barnes, Hannah (April 9, 2020). "Dustin Lynch Calls Filming Fiery New Video for 'Momma's House' 'Pretty Intense'". popculture.com. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
5. "Country Airplay: April 17, 2021". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
6. "Hot Country Songs: April 17, 2021". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 17, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
7. "The Hot 100: January 16, 2021". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 14, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
8. "The Hot 100: April 17, 2021". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
9. "Momma's House by Dustin Lynch". aCharts.co. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
10. "Canada Country: January 16, 2021". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 13, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
11. "Country Hot 50: Issue 1338". The Music Network. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
12. "Dustin Lynch Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
13. "Dustin Lynch Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
14. "Dustin Lynch Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
15. "Dustin Lynch Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
16. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
17. "Country Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
18. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
19. "American single certifications – Dustin Lynch – Momma's House". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 1, 2022.