I'm Tryin'
"I'm Tryin'" is a song written by Jeffrey Steele, Chris Wallin, and Anthony Smith and recorded by American country music artist Trace Adkins. It released in July 2001 as the lead-off single from his album Chrome. It peaked at number 6 in the United States.
| "I'm Tryin'" | ||||
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| Single by Trace Adkins | ||||
| from the album Chrome | ||||
| B-side | "Chrome"[1] | |||
| Released | July 2, 2001 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:45 (album version) | |||
| Label | Capitol Nashville | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jeffrey Steele Anthony Smith Chris Wallin | |||
| Producer(s) | Dann Huff | |||
| Trace Adkins singles chronology | ||||
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Content
"I'm Tryin'" is a mid-tempo narrated by a man who has been divorced for two years and is facing troubles in his life, such as working double shifts just to make enough money to pay alimony to his ex-wife. In the chorus, the man expresses his struggles.
Music video
The music video was directed by Steven Goldmann, and was filmed in Toronto.
Personnel
Compiled from liner notes.[2]
- Trace Adkins — lead vocals
- Mike Brignardello — bass guitar
- Eric Darken — percussion
- Paul Franklin — steel guitar
- Dann Huff — electric guitar
- B. James Lowry — acoustic guitar
- Brent Mason — electric guitar
- Steve Nathan — keyboards
- Russell Terrell — background vocals
- Lonnie Wilson — drums
- Jonathan Yudkin — violin, cello, mandocello
Chart positions
"I'm Tryin'" debuted at number 58 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of July 7, 2001.
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 6 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 44 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2001) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 53 |
| Chart (2002) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 50 |
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References
- Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 18. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
- Chrome (CD booklet). Trace Adkins. Capitol Records. 2002. 30618.CS1 maint: others (link)
- "Trace Adkins Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- "Trace Adkins Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Best of 2001: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2001. Retrieved August 14, 2012.
- "Best of 2002: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2002. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
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