Hello

Hello is the sixth studio album recorded by Canadian pop rock band Hedley. It was released via Universal Music Canada on November 6, 2015. It debuted atop the Billboard Canadian Albums Chart, becoming the group's first chart-topper, and has since spawned two top-40 singles, "Hello" and "Lose Control". Composition and release Lead singer Jacob Hoggard is credited as a writer, record producer, and creative director for the album. Other producers include Brian Howes and Jason Van Poederooyen. Canadian songwriter Ryan Stewart, known for his work with Carly Rae Jepsen and Suzie McNeil, also co-wrote five tracks on the album. The album became available for pre-order on iTunes on September 8, 2015 in conjunction with the digital release of "Lost in Translation". Hello was released in digital and physical formats, in both a standard and deluxe edition, and was also available as a vinyl box set. All versions were scheduled for release in Canada on November 6, 2015 via Universal Music Canada. The album was released in the US through Capitol Records on November 6, 2015. The album sold 14,500 copies in its first week. Singles "Lost in Translation" was released on September 8, 2015 as the lead single off the album. The song failed to enter the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, becoming their first single to miss the chart since it was established in 2007. It has, however, impacted the Canada CHR/Top 40 and Canada Hot AC airplay charts monitored by Billboard through Nielsen BDS Radio.