We Didn't Have Much

"We Didn't Have Much" is a song recorded by American country music singer Justin Moore. It was released on October 9, 2020 as the lead single from his sixth studio album Straight Outta the Country. The song was written by Randy Montana, Paul DiGiovanni and Jeremy Stover, who also produced it with Scott Borchetta.^[1]

"We Didn't Have Much"
Single by Justin Moore
from the album Straight Outta the Country
Released	October 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
Genre	Country
Length	2:54
Label	Valory Music Co.
Songwriter(s)	Randy Montana Jeremy Stover Paul DiGiovanni
Producer(s)	Jeremy Stover Scott Borchetta
Justin Moore singles chronology
"Why We Drink" (2019) "We Didn't Have Much" (2020) "With a Woman You Love" (2021)

Background

Moore said in a statement: "I think it's a poignant lyric for this time in our lives also. 2020 has led my family and I to lead a more simple life than what we are accustomed to", remarking on the beauty in that simplicity.^[2]

Content

Chris Parton of website Sounds Like Nashville referred to the song as talking his life since COVID-19 pandemic, Moore also said: "And I think this song is very very poignant if that were to apply to your life as well. Not concerned with certain things that sometimes we get wrapped up in on a day-to-day basis, and now going and borrowing eggs and flour and stuff from your neighbors and all that good stuff that we maybe had gotten away from. I know myself and my family had done that throughout this time. I think this song is very time sensitive in that regard."^[3]

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "We Didn't Have Much" Chart (2020–2021) Peak position Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] 67 Canada Country (Billboard)[5] 5 US Billboard Hot 100[6] 41 US Country Airplay (Billboard)[7] 1 US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] 7

Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for "We Didn't Have Much" Chart (2021) Position US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] 10 US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] 39

Certifications

Certifications for "We Didn't Have Much"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[11]	Gold	40,000‡
United States (RIAA)[12]	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Hollabaugh, Lorie (March 25, 2021). "Justin Moore Is 'Straight Outta The Country' With New Release Set For April". Music Row. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
2. Shelburne, Craig (October 9, 2020). "Justin Moore Takes a Sentimental Turn in New Song, 'We Didn't Have Much'". CMT. Archived from the original on October 10, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
3. Parton, Chris (October 9, 2020). "Justin Moore Remembers the Good Old Days in 'We Didn't Have Much'". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
4. "Justin Moore Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
5. "Justin Moore Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
6. "Justin Moore Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
7. "Justin Moore Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
8. "Justin Moore Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
9. "Country Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
10. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
11. "Canadian single certifications – Justin Moore – We Didn't Have Much". Music Canada. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
12. "American single certifications – Justin Moore – We Didn't Have Much". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 27, 2023.