Home ( Daughtry song ) - wikipedia Home ( Daughtry song ) `` Home '' Single cover in the USA Single by Daughtry from the album Daughtry Released April 10, 2007 ( 2007 - 04 - 10 ) Format CD single digital download Recorded 2006 Genre Pop rock, soft rock Length 4 : 15 Label RCA Songwriter ( s ) Chris Daughtry, Julian Williams Producer ( s ) Howard Benson Daughtry singles chronology `` It 's Not Over '' ( 2006 ) `` Home '' ( 2007 ) `` What I Want '' ( 2007 ) `` It 's Not Over '' ( 2006 ) `` Home '' ( 2007 ) `` What I Want '' ( 2007 ) Alternative cover `` Home '' is a 2007 song by American rock band Daughtry from their self - titled debut album. The song had been climbing up the U.S. charts for a few weeks before the song was announced as the second single from the album. The song was covered by Irish musician Kian Egan that serves as the lead single from his debut album with the same name. Contents 1 Music video 2 Critical reception 3 Commercial reception 4 Live performances 5 Charts 5.1 Weekly charts 5.2 Year - end charts 6 Release history 7 Kian Egan version 7.1 Background and production 7.2 Crtitical reception 7.3 Music video 7.4 Track listing 7.5 Chart performance 8 Appearances in the media and covers 9 See also 10 References 11 External links Music video The video for `` Home '' was filmed in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina ( Chris Daughtry 's hometown ) on March 23, 2007. The video consists mostly of the live performance of the song during the band 's free concert in Greensboro, which was filmed at night and features shining green light effects during the performance. The video also focuses on several of the estimated 24,000 fans in attendance at the concert. Scenes of this are intercut with various experiences the band has had on tour, such as showing the band backstage, on the tour bus, signing autographs, and just hanging out and having a good time. Critical reception Chuck Taylor, with Billboard, called the single an `` anthemic rock power ballad ''. On December 6, 2007, `` Home '' was nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. This song was number 75 on MTV Asia 's list of Top 100 Hits of 2007. On January 8, 2008, it won the People 's Choice Award for `` Favorite Rock Song ''. Commercial reception `` Home '' charted on the Hot 100 weeks before its release as a single, and became the band 's second top - five single on the chart, peaking at number five. The song topped both the Billboard Adult Top 40 and the Adult Contemporary charts, spending ten consecutive weeks at number one on the Adult Top 40 ( `` It 's Not Over '' spent nine weeks at number one on the chart ), as well as becoming the band 's first number one on the AC chart, where it spent ten non-consecutive weeks at the top. The song became an unexpected hit on the Christian charts as well, reaching number twelve on the Hot Christian Songs chart. It was also a top five hit on the Canadian Hot 100. The song has sold 2,012,000 digital downloads, and the single was certified Platinum by the RIAA in late January 2008. Live performances Daughtry performed the song on the sixth season finale of American Idol in May 2007. Charts Weekly charts Chart ( 2007 ) Peak position Canada ( Canadian Hot 100 ) 5 Netherlands ( Dutch Top 40 ) 18 New Zealand ( Recorded Music NZ ) 23 Sweden ( Sverigetopplistan ) 52 UK Singles ( Official Charts Company ) 190 US Billboard Hot 100 5 US Adult Contemporary ( Billboard ) US Adult Top 40 ( Billboard ) US Christian Songs ( Billboard ) 12 US Mainstream Top 40 ( Billboard ) Year - end charts Charts ( 2007 ) Position US Billboard Hot 100 25 US Adult Contemporary ( Billboard ) 5 US Adult Pop Songs ( Billboard ) US Christian Songs ( Billboard ) 23 US Digital Songs ( Billboard ) 39 US Radio Songs ( Billboard ) 15 Charts ( 2008 ) Position US Adult Contemporary ( Billboard ) 11 Release History `` Home '' was confirmed as the second main single from the album in a New York Times article. In the UK, the song was released on January 7, 2008, as the first single from the album ( `` It 's Not Over '' was originally going to be the first single there, but its UK release was canceled at the last minute ). Region Date Label United States April 10, 2007 ( 2007 - 04 - 10 ) RCA Records United Kingdom January 8, 2008 ( 2008 - 01 - 08 ) Kian Egan version `` Home '' Single by Kian Egan from the album Home Released February 10, 2014 ( 2014 - 02 - 10 ) Genre Pop Length 3 : 45 Label Rhino Songwriter ( s ) Chris Daughtry Producer ( s ) Brian Rawling Kian Egan singles chronology `` Home '' ( 2014 ) `` I 'll Be '' ( 2014 ) `` Home '' ( 2014 ) `` I 'll Be '' ( 2014 ) Music video Home on YouTube `` Home '' was covered by Irish musician Kian Egan, who is best known as a former member of the boy band Westlife. It was the first single from Egan 's debut album with the same name. The song had its first Irish airplay on Ryan Tubridy 's show on RTÉ 2fm on February 10. Egan said : `` I 've always absolutely loved this song. It means so much to me to be able to perform it, and for it to be the first track from my solo album is an incredible privilege. Background and production Egan said, `` It 's not very well known on this side of the world, I do n't think. It was a massive hit in America a few years ago for a band called Daughtry. The reason why this was chosen was that it struck a nerve with me every time I was listening to my iPhone or my iPod. It feels right. It sounds the way I want it to sound for people to hear me for the first time. That 's the other thing for me, an awful lot of people have never heard me sing a full song, they 've heard snippets here and there. For me it was really important to have a song that I was really feel happy with and how I sounded on and it stood out for me so that 's why we decided to go with it. I went into studio and I cut loads of songs and this one stood out from the start. '' Crtitical reception Brendon Veevers of RenowenedforSound.com stated that `` Chris Daughtry - penned title track and while the original was a country - fuelled rocker for the American Idol chart - toppers, Egan delivers his version of the number with an equal amount of gusto as he swings his vocals around a rich production full of Americana influenced guitar riffs and a spectacular orchestral arrangement that provides the spine to the power - ballad quality of the track. '' Wynona Grant of FortitudeMagazine.co.uk describe the song as `` a good, upbeat tune. Flourishes of electric guitar is a definite step up from expectations. '' EntertainmentNow.tv describe the song `` million miles away from Westlife 's sound, but the rockier edge and guitar work are enough to make it distinctive. '' `` Egan 's raspy vocals fit the song brilliantly, and his Irish tone makes for a perfect radio friendly hit. The track itself is a great choice for Kian, who admits he does n't want to stray too far from Westlife 's sound, but he does like rock music and guitars. The result is a polished track which would n't sound out of place on BBC Radio 2 ( no bad thing ). '' Music video Sharing the photo online, Kian Egan commented : `` Shooting my first video today. Pretty mad. Here 's a little photo to give you an idea of what it looks like. '' In the early hours, he also told his followers : `` I ca n't believe I 'm still awake. Up since 3.30 am and I 'm shooting the video for # Home tomorrow. God I need to turn my brain off ! Night all x. '' Kian teased fans by sharing a picture taken during his album photo shoot. In the music video, the handsome star sports designer stubble and casual clothing for the laid - back ballad as he sings lyrics such as ' I 'm going home, to the place where I belong. ' Kian wears a dark navy jacket and a simple jumper and jeans throughout the video as clips from his famous stint on I 'm A Celebrity play on the wall as well as a shot of his wife, Jodi Albert. The backdrop has a warehouse feel with spotligthts and a comfortable looking brown leather sofa. At the end of the video, Egan gazes as images of his wife and child throughout the video. Track listing Digital download `` Home '' -- 3 : 45 Promotional CD single `` Home '' ( radio mix ) `` Home '' ( album version ) Chart performance Chart ( 2014 ) Peak position Ireland ( IRMA ) 89 UK Singles ( Official Charts Company ) 156 UK Airplay Top 200 28 Euro Airplay Top 200 177 Appearances in the Media and covers `` Home '' was chosen to replace Daniel Powter 's `` Bad Day '' as the farewell song on the sixth season of American Idol in 2007. The song was played every time a contestant ( with the exception of Phil Stacey ) was voted off. `` Home '' was played on the TV series Criminal Minds in the Season 3 episode `` About Face, '' ( original airdate October 31, 2007 ) as the FBI profilers successfully rescued a woman at the conclusion of the episode. Alvin and the Chipmunks released a cover of `` Home '' for their 2008 album Undeniable. `` Home '' was included in the soundtrack listing of the movie Wanderlust. Kian Egan 's version of `` Home '' was included in a compilation album Top Hits. `` Home '' was used as the second season theme music for the Hallmark Channel Original Series Chesapeake Shores. See also List of number - one adult contemporary singles of 2007 ( U.S. ) List of Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks number - one singles of 2007 Westlife References Jump up ^ `` Westlifes Kian Egan announces new solo album ''. Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 2014 - 07 - 23. Jump up ^ Taylor, Chuck ( April 21, 2007 ), `` Home ''. Billboard. 119 ( 16 ) : 48 Jump up ^ MTV Asia. `` Top 100 Hits List '' Archived 2007 - 12 - 22 at the Wayback Machine... Retrieved 2007 - 12 - 27 Jump up ^ `` People 's Choice Awards Past Winners : 2008 ''. PCAvote.com. Sycamore Productions. Archived from the original on 2007 - 12 - 28. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 10. Jump up ^ Idol Chatter 01 - 19 - 2011 Jump up ^ `` Daughtry Chart History ( Canadian Hot 100 ) '' Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Nederlandse Top 40 -- Daughtry search results '' ( in Dutch ) Dutch Top 40. Retrieved September 22, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Charts.org.nz -- Daughtry -- Home ''. Top 40 Singles. Retrieved September 22, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Swedishcharts.com -- Daughtry -- Home ''. Singles Top 100. Retrieved September 22, 2016. Jump up ^ `` CHART : CLUK Update 1.09. 2007 ( wk34 ) ''. zobbel.de via Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 September 2016. Jump up ^ `` Daughtry Chart History ( Hot 100 ) '' Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Daughtry Chart History ( Adult Contemporary ) '' Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Daughtry Chart History ( Adult Pop Songs ) '' Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Daughtry Chart History ( Hot Christian Songs ) '' Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Daughtry Chart History ( Pop Songs ) '' Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Billboard Hot 100 Year - End 2007 ''. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2012 - 04 - 15. Jump up ^ `` Adult Contemporary Songs : Year End 2007 ''. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 22 September 2016. Jump up ^ `` Adult Pop Songs : Year End 2007 ''. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 22 September 2016. Jump up ^ `` Christian Songs : Year End 2007 ''. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 22 September 2016. Jump up ^ `` Digital Songs : Year End 2007 ''. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 22 September 2016. Jump up ^ `` Radio Songs : Year End 2007 ''. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 22 September 2016. Jump up ^ `` Adult Contemporary Songs : Year End 2008 ''. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 22 September 2016. Jump up ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/22/arts/music/22daug.html?pagewanted=2&ei=5124&en=04f65f91bdd33ca6&ex=1332216000&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink NYtimes.com Jump up ^ `` Kian Egan reveals debut solo single ''. RTE.ie. Retrieved 2014 - 07 - 23. Jump up ^ `` Kian Egan ' excited ' about debut album ''. RTE.ie. Retrieved 2014 - 07 - 23. Jump up ^ `` Album Review : Kian Egan -- Home ''. RenowenedforSound.com. Retrieved 2014 - 07 - 23. Jump up ^ `` Album Review : Kian Egan -- Home ''. Fortitude.co.uk. Retrieved 2014 - 07 - 23. Jump up ^ `` Review : Kian Egan 's new album ' Home ' is a huge hit with us ''. EntertainmentNow.tv. Archived from the original on 2014 - 07 - 26. Retrieved 2014 - 07 - 23. Jump up ^ `` We review Kian Egan 's debut single, ' Home ' ''. EntertainmentNow.tv. Archived from the original on 2014 - 07 - 26. Retrieved 2014 - 07 - 23. Jump up ^ `` Kian Egan shares picture taken from set of debut single video shoot ''. Reveal.co.uk. Retrieved 2014 - 07 - 23. Jump up ^ `` Former Westlife heartthrob Kian Egan releases new single `` HOME '' ``. Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 2014 - 07 - 23. Jump up ^ Hart, Tina. `` Kian Egan signs with Rhino UK, debut solo album due in March ''. Music Week. Retrieved 2014 - 05 - 14. Jump up ^ Home ( single ). Kian Egan. Rhino Records. 2014. Jump up ^ `` Chart Track : Week 12, 2014 ''. Irish Singles Chart. Jump up ^ `` CHART : CLUK Update 29.03. 2014 ( wk12 ) ''. Zobbel.de/. Official Charts Company. Jump up ^ Gundersen, Edna ( March 21, 2007 ), `` It 's just beginning for Chris Daughtry ''. USA Today : 01d Jump up ^ `` iTunes - Music - Top Hits by Various Artists ''. iTunes Store UK ( Apple Inc. ). Retrieved April 4, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20070928081440/http://top40.entertainmenthit.com/Top_40_Countdown.html External links Soundfires.com review of ' Home ' A review of ' Home ' on Unreality Music the settings & direction to achieve the recorded sound of ' Home ' Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics Preceded by `` Bad Day '' by Daniel Powter American Idol Farewell Song Season 6 ( 2007 ) Succeeded by `` Celebrate Me Home '' by Ruben Studdard Daughtry Chris Daughtry Josh Steely Josh Paul Brian Craddock Elvio Fernandes Jamal Moore Jeremy Brady Joey Barnes Robin Diaz Andy Waldeck Brandon Maclin Studio albums and singles Daughtry `` It 's Not Over '' `` Home '' `` What I Want '' `` Over You '' `` Crashed '' `` Feels Like Tonight '' `` What About Now '' Leave This Town `` No Surprise '' `` Life After You '' `` September '' Break the Spell `` Renegade '' `` Crawling Back to You '' `` Outta My Head '' `` Start of Something Good '' Baptized `` Waiting for Superman '' `` Battleships '' Compilation albums It 's Not Over... 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Question: who wrote the song i'm going home
Answer: Chris Daughtry