Pieces (Daughtry song)

"Pieces"
Single by Daughtry
from the EP Shock to the System (Part One)
ReleasedMarch 22, 2024
Length4:04
Label
Songwriters
Producers
  • Stevens
  • Frederiksen
Daughtry singles chronology
"Artificial"
(2023)		 "Pieces"
(2024)		 "The Dam"
(2024)
Pieces (Broken Down) single
Music video
"Pieces" on YouTube

"Pieces" is a song by American rock band Daughtry. Released on March 22, 2024, as the second single from Shock to the System (Part One), it became Daughtry's second number-one song on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

Background

Frontman Chris Daughtry said that although the song came together quickly, there were aspects of its arrangement that "weren't sitting right". After revisiting the song following the band's tour, he played an idea on acoustic guitar and sent it to his producer. Daughtry said that he had "stopped subscribing" to the rules of songwriting, adding that "the song has to speak and let that dictate where it ends".[1] He said that the song was inspired by the loss of his mother and daughter, a week apart in 2021. Daughtry also said that "we all go through [or] we're going to go through something that really shakes us and really rocks our world and shatters our reality", adding that "we can either let that destroy us or we can learn how to live with what's left".[1] In a separate statement, he described the song as being about finding the strength to "pick up those broken pieces, face the darkness head on, and fight your way toward the light".[2] Daughtry added that it gave him "some level of comfort" knowing that someone else could "hear their story in this".[1]

Release and reception

The track was released as the second single from Shock to the System (Part One) through Big Machine Label Group.[3] The song's official music video was released on April 4, 2024.[4]

In an EP staff review, Sputnikmusic's Shamus described "Pieces" as one of the album's more "hopeful" tracks.[5] In a 2025 interview with Revolver, Daughtry said that listeners had shared stories about how "Pieces" helped them through hard times. He recalled fans sharing such stories in the comments during the premiere of the song's music video.[6]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Scott Stevens, Marti Frederiksen and Chris Daughtry. All tracks are produced by Stevens and Frederiksen, including additional where noted.

"Pieces" single[7][8]
No.TitleLength
1."Pieces"4:04
2."Artificial"3:39
Total length:7:43
"Pieces (Broken Down)" single[9][8]
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Pieces" 4:04
2."Pieces (Broken Down)"Daughtry4:25
3."Artificial" 3:39
Total length:12:09

Notes

Chart performance

"Pieces" reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart on September 7, 2024, becoming the band's second leader on the chart following "Artificial". The song became their sixth top-ten hit on the chart and the band's third consecutive top-ten entry.[10]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Apple Music.[11]

Daughtry

  • Chris Daughtry – lead vocals, guitar, songwriter
  • Brian Craddock – guitar
  • Elvio Fernandes – background vocals, keyboards
  • Jeremy Schaffer – drums
  • Marty O'Brien – bass guitar

Additional musician

  • Scott Stevens – guitar, programming, songwriter, producer, recording engineer

Additional credits

  • Marti Frederiksen – songwriter, producer, recording engineer
  • Evan Frederiksen – recording engineer
  • Chris Baseford – mixing engineer
  • Ted Jensen – mastering engineer

Charts

References

  1. 1 2 3 Armstrong, Chuck (March 23, 2024). "Interview: Chris Daughtry Dives Deep Into Powerful New Song, 'Pieces'". Loudwire. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  2. ↑ DiVita, Joe (March 22, 2024). "New Daughtry Song 'Pieces' Is Emotionally Heavy + Can Help Heal". Loudwire. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Daughtry Releases New Single 'Pieces'". Blabbermouth.net. March 22, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Daughtry Shares Music Video For Latest Single 'Pieces'". Blabbermouth.net. April 4, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Review: Daughtry - Shock To The System (Part One)". Sputnikmusic. September 27, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  6. ↑ Adams, Gregory (September 16, 2025). "Chris Daughtry on Seether Tour, Bad Omens Fandom, Battling Self-Doubt and More". Revolver. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Pieces - Single by Daughtry". Spotify. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  8. 1 2 "Pieces - Single - Album by Daughtry". Apple Music. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Pieces (Broken Down) - Single by Daughtry". Spotify. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  10. 1 2 Rutherford, Kevin (August 30, 2024). "Daughtry's 'Pieces' fits at No. 1 on Mainstream Rock Airplay chart". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Pieces - Song by Daughtry". Apple Music.
  12. ↑ "Daughtry Official Singles Sales Chart History". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on December 16, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Official Singles Downloads Chart on 4/4/2024 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Daughtry Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Mainstream Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 9, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Year End Charts 2025: Canada Mainstream Rock". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
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