title: Half Way Up
text: # Half Way Up
  
  "Half Way Up" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Clint Black. It was released in November 1996 as the second single from his Greatest Hits compilation album. It peaked at number 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and reached number 2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. It was written by Black with Hayden Nicholas.
  
  ## Critical reception
  
  Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that the song has a "positively insinuating groove." She goes on to say that Black's "textured performance and meaty lyric as calling cards should make it a quick favorite."
  
  ## Chart positions
  
  "Half Way Up" debuted at number 47 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of November 30, 1996.
  
  | Chart (1996–1997) | Peak position |
  | - | - |
  | Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 2 |
  | US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) | 6 |
  
  ### Year-end charts
  
  | Chart (1997) | Position |
  | - | - |
  | Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 23 |
  | US Country Songs (Billboard) | 48 |
  