"California" is a song by Canadian

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. It was released in 2001 as the lead single from their debut album, '' Nothing As It Seems''. The song was a hit in Canada, peaking at No. 7 on Canada's Airplay chart. The song was the 18th most played song on Canadian radio in 2001, and the third-most played song on Canadian radio in 2001 by a Canadian artist. The song was also nominated for "Best Single" at the 2002 Juno Awards.

Year-end charts

Eric Ethridge version

In 2018, Canadian country singer Eric Ethridge also recorded a cover version of the song. His version was included on his debut self-titled extended play.

Commercial performance

Ethridge’s version peaked at number 35 on the ''

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Music video

The official music video for Ethridge's version of "California" premiered on September 6, 2018.

Charts

Certifications

References

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