"September" is the third and final single from Daughtry's second album Leave This Town (2009). This song was co-written by Chris Daughtry and Josh Steely. It was first released June 1, 2010, through RCA Records. The mid-tempo ballad is inspired by Chris's childhood memories growing up with his brother in Lasker, North Carolina. This song was performed on the ninth season of American Idol on May 12, 2010. "September" debuted at 30 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart.