The song contains a sample of "Mama Tried" by Merle Haggard. Urban sought approval from Haggard's widow, Theresa, and his son, Ben, for the use of the guitar riff.
Billy Dukes from Taste of Country said it's a "song aimed at the next generation of country music fans."
As of August 2018, "Coming Home" has sold 113,000 copies in the United States.
US Country Airplay (Billboard) peak position 3, 2018.
Canada Country (Billboard) peak position 1, 2018.