"Heading South" Is A Song By American Singer-Songwriter Zach Bryan. It Was Released On September 30 2019 As A Single From His Second Studio Album Elisabeth Released On May 8 2020. The Song Was Written By Bryan And Produced By Leo Alba. The Song Was Originally Released In 2019 But In 2020 It Garnered Attention On The Internet Gaining Over 30 Million Plays On Spotify. Bryan Stated That He Recorded The Song Behind His Barracks When He Served In The United States Navy. The Music Video Was Shot In His Navy Barracks On His Phone. As Of March 2024 The Video Has Received Over 27 Million Views. It Reached Number 27 On The Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart Dated March 13 2021 Becoming Bryan's First Entry. On November 4 2021 The Song Obtained RIAA Gold Certification.