The album's fourth and final single, 'Batter Up' featuring Murphy Lee and Ali, achieved moderate chart success.Ĭountry Grammar received positive reviews, with critics praising Nelly's vocal style and the album's production. 'Ride wit Me' peaked within the top five on the Hot 100, ARIA Singles Chart, Irish Singles Chart and UK Singles Chart. 'E.I.' charted at number 16, number 12 and number 11 on the Hot 100, UK Singles Chart and ARIA Singles Chart, respectively.

Its lead single, 'Country Grammar (Hot Shit)', peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart. It was supported four successful singles: ' Country Grammar (Hot Shit)', ' E.I.', ' Ride wit Me' and ' Batter Up'. Louis, Midwestern sound, and introduces Nelly's vocal style of pop- rap singalongs and Midwestern, Missouri twang. Nelly contributed to all lyrics on the album, with Epperson and City Spud also contributing.

The production on the album was handled by Jason 'Jay E' Epperson, with additional production by C-Love, Kevin Law, City Spud, Steve 'Blast' Wills and Basement Beats. It was released on June 27, 2000, by Universal Records. Country Grammar is the debut studio album by American rapper Nelly.