Blown Away cover art

  Studio Album · No. 4

Blown Away Songwriting Credits by Carrie Underwood

2012 Arista Nashville / 19 Recordings 14 tracks 55 min

Produced by Mark Bright  ·  Engineered by Derek Bason

Arista Nashville / 19 Recordings Country popCountry
57%
Authorship
Collaborator

Holds writing credit on 8 of 14 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 8 / 14 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Carrie Underwood carries a lyricist or composer credit.

57%
8 trackswritten by Carrie Underwood 6 tracksoutside writers
Carrie Underwood's roles on this album

Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist57%
Composer57%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

14
Tracks
18
Lyricists
1
Producers
1.85 million+
US Copies Sold
2012
Released
Data Insight

Underwood co-wrote eight of the fourteen tracks on Blown Away, making it the first album where she has a hand in the majority of the songs. The record leans into darker, more cinematic themes of storms and revenge on songs like "Two Black Cadillacs" and the title track. Mark Bright produced it, continuing their long partnership.

"Blown Away" is the 2012 fourth studio album by Carrie Underwood, a country pop record produced by Mark Bright. The album spawned the singles "Good Girl," the title track "Blown Away," "Two Black Cadillacs," and "See You Again," with co-writers including Hillary Lindsey, Josh Kear, Chris Tompkins, and Ryan Tedder. It debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 with 267,000 first-week copies and spent seven weeks atop Top Country Albums, while "Good Girl" reached number 1 on Hot Country Songs and number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Blown Away" was certified 3 times Platinum by the RIAA and sold more than 1.85 million copies in the United States. The album leaned into darker, narrative-driven material that moved Underwood beyond her earlier image and cemented her standing as a country crossover star.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Good Girl #18
Carrie UnderwoodChris DeStefanoAshley Gorley Carrie UnderwoodChris DeStefanoAshley Gorley Mark Bright Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals)
2
Blown Away #20
Chris TompkinsJosh Kear Chris TompkinsJosh Kear Mark Bright Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals)
3
Two Black Cadillacs
Carrie UnderwoodHillary LindseyJosh Kear Carrie UnderwoodHillary LindseyJosh Kear Mark Bright Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals)
4
See You Again
Carrie UnderwoodDavid HodgesHillary Lindsey Carrie UnderwoodDavid HodgesHillary Lindsey Mark Bright Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals)
5
Do You Think About Me
Cary BarloweHillary LindseyShane Stevens Cary BarloweHillary LindseyShane Stevens Mark Bright Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals)
6
Forever Changed
Tom DouglasJames T. SlaterHillary Lindsey Tom DouglasJames T. SlaterHillary Lindsey Mark Bright Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals)
7
Nobody Ever Told You
Carrie UnderwoodHillary LindseyLuke Laird Carrie UnderwoodHillary LindseyLuke Laird Mark Bright Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals)
8
One Way Ticket
Carrie UnderwoodLuke LairdJosh Kear Carrie UnderwoodLuke LairdJosh Kear Mark Bright Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals)
9
Thank God for Hometowns
Luke LairdAshley GorleyHillary Lindsey Luke LairdAshley GorleyHillary Lindsey Mark Bright Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals)
10
Good in Goodbye
Carrie UnderwoodRyan TedderHillary Lindsey Carrie UnderwoodRyan TedderHillary Lindsey Mark Bright Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals)
11
Leave Love Alone
Gordie SampsonTroy VergesHillary Lindsey Gordie SampsonTroy VergesHillary Lindsey Mark Bright Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals)
12
Cupid's Got a Shotgun
Carrie UnderwoodChris TompkinsJosh Kear Carrie UnderwoodChris TompkinsJosh Kear Mark Bright Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals)
13
Wine After Whiskey
Carrie UnderwoodTom ShapiroDave Berg Carrie UnderwoodTom ShapiroDave Berg Mark Bright Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals)
14
Who Are You
Robert John Lange Robert John Lange Mark Bright Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 19 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Blown Away

Did Carrie Underwood write the songs on Blown Away?
Yes, most of them. Underwood co-wrote eight of the fourteen tracks on Blown Away, her highest share to that point. The album marked her growing role as a songwriter.
Who wrote Blown Away by Carrie Underwood?
The title track "Blown Away" was written by Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins, the team behind "Before He Cheats." It reached No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is one of her most acclaimed recordings.
What is Two Black Cadillacs by Carrie Underwood about?
"Two Black Cadillacs" is a dark revenge narrative about two women who conspire after discovering they share the same cheating man. It fits the album's cinematic, storm-themed tone.
How many copies did Blown Away by Carrie Underwood sell?
Blown Away sold over 1.85 million copies in the United States and was certified 3x Platinum. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
When was Blown Away by Carrie Underwood released?
Blown Away was released on May 1, 2012, through Arista Nashville and 19 Recordings. It was her fourth studio album.
What genre is Blown Away by Carrie Underwood?
Blown Away is a country pop album with a darker, more dramatic edge than her earlier records. It runs about 55 minutes across fourteen tracks.

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