Studio Album · No. 9
Bringing Back the Sunshine Songwriting Credits by Blake Shelton
Produced by Scott Hendricks · Engineered by Justin Niebank, Drew Bollman, Rich Hanson, Andrew Mendelson
Warner Bros. Nashville
Country
0%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 0 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Blake Shelton carries a lyricist or composer credit.
0 trackswritten by Blake Shelton
12 tracksoutside writers
Blake Shelton's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
27
Lyricists
1
Producers
2014
Released
Data Insight
The third album in a row with no Shelton writing credit. Four singles charted on the Hot 100 and all four topped Country Airplay, which is the pattern of this period: outside songs, played everywhere.
Bringing Back the Sunshine was released in September 2014 and is certified platinum. Scott Hendricks produced it and Justin Niebank mixed.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bringing Back the Sunshine
|
Jess LearyAnthony Smith | Jess LearyAnthony Smith | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 2 |
Neon Light
#43
|
Andrew DorffMark IrwinJosh Kear | Andrew DorffMark IrwinJosh Kear | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 3 |
Lonely Tonight
#47
|
Brent AndersonRyan Hurd | Brent AndersonRyan Hurd | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer)Ashley Monroe (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
Gonna
|
Luke LairdCraig Wiseman | Luke LairdCraig Wiseman | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 5 |
A Girl
|
Jessi AlexanderSarah BuxtonAbe Stoklasa | Jessi AlexanderSarah BuxtonAbe Stoklasa | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 6 |
Sangria
#38
|
J. T. HardingJosh OsborneTrevor Rosen | J. T. HardingJosh OsborneTrevor Rosen | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 7 |
Buzzin'
|
Craig WisemanKendell Marvel | Craig WisemanKendell Marvel | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer)RaeLynn (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Just South of Heaven
|
Craig WisemanDerek George | Craig WisemanDerek George | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 9 |
I Need My Girl
|
Rhett AkinsRoss CoppermanBen Hayslip | Rhett AkinsRoss CoppermanBen Hayslip | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 10 |
Good Country Song
|
Jessi AlexanderTommy Lee JamesMatt Jenkins | Jessi AlexanderTommy Lee JamesMatt Jenkins | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 11 |
Anyone Else
|
Luke LairdBarry DeanNatalie Hemby | Luke LairdBarry DeanNatalie Hemby | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 12 |
Just Gettin' Started
|
Buddy OwensJenee FleenorPhil O'Donnell | Buddy OwensJenee FleenorPhil O'Donnell | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Bringing Back the Sunshine
Who wrote Bringing Back the Sunshine?
Outside writers on all twelve tracks. Shelton has no writing credit on the album.
Who wrote "Neon Light"?
Jess Leary and Anthony Smith wrote the album's opener; "Neon Light" comes from other Nashville writers. Shelton is not credited on any of it.
How did the album sell?
It was certified gold by the RIAA on January 7, 2015, and platinum on October 7, 2016. No sales figure is published on the cited pages.
Who produced it?
Scott Hendricks, with Justin Niebank mixing and Andrew Mendelson mastering.
Which singles charted?
"Sangria" at 38 on the Hot 100, "My Eyes" at 39, "Neon Light" at 43 and "Lonely Tonight" at 47.
How long is the album?
42:48 across twelve tracks.
Who guests on it?
Ashley Monroe sings on "Lonely Tonight".