Cole Swindell's Tribute to Dad: You Should Be Here

0:00It's March 26. You're listening to music news today, AI-powered coverage of the music industry. Country singer Cole Swindell hit a big milestone 10 years ago with his second number one single on Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart. The track, you should be here, top the chart date in March 26, 2016, and held the spot for four weeks. Sadly, Cole's dad, Bill Swindell, passed away before seeing either of his son's chart triumphs. Cole's first number one came with Chillinette, which peaked on March 1, 2014, after spending two weeks at the top. The song debuted on Sirius XM in May 2013 and led to a Warner Music Nashville deal on July 22, that year. Just six weeks later, Bill died unexpectedly, missing the song's full rise. That lost hit hard for Cole, especially when he opened for Luke Bryan at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on August 10, 2014. Parked on his bus there, Cole teamed up with songwriter Ashley Gourley to pen you should

1:02be here as a tribute to his dad. The heartfelt song connected deeply with fans, debuting on January 2, 2016, and reaching number one in its 13th week. It's part of Cole's impressive run, with eight number ones on Billboard's Country Airplay Chart overall. Cole's latest airplay chart, Topper, she had me at Heads Carolina, came in 2022, showing his staying power. Things like he has reminded us how personal moments, fuel lasting music careers.