Studio Album · No. 3
Play On Songwriting Credits by Carrie Underwood
Produced by Mark Bright, Max Martin, Shellback · Engineered by Derek Bason
Holds writing credit on 7 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 7 / 13 documented
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Carrie Underwood carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 2
Play On is the album where Underwood becomes a genuine co-author of her own material, writing seven of the thirteen tracks, including all four singles. She works with collaborators such as Kara DioGuardi and Mike Elizondo, while Mark Bright again produces most of the record. It marks her shift from interpreter to co-writer of her hits.
"Play On" is the 2009 third studio album by Carrie Underwood, a country pop record produced primarily by Mark Bright. The album included the singles "Cowboy Casanova," "Temporary Home," "Undo It," and "Mama's Song," with contributions from collaborators including Kara DioGuardi, Mike Elizondo, and Vince Gill on background vocals. It debuted at number 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums, selling 318,000 copies in its first week, while "Cowboy Casanova" reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Play On" was certified 3 times Platinum by the RIAA and sold more than 2.3 million copies in the United States. "Temporary Home" and "Mama's Song" each earned Grammy nominations for country vocal performance, and the album extended Underwood's commercial run into more pop-leaning country territory.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cowboy Casanova
#11
|
Carrie UnderwoodMike ElizondoBrett James | Carrie UnderwoodMike ElizondoBrett James | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Quitter
|
Martin Karl SandbergKarl Johan SchusterSavan Kotecha | Martin Karl SandbergKarl Johan SchusterSavan Kotecha | Max MartinShellback | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Mama's Song
|
Carrie UnderwoodKara DioGuardiMarti FrederiksenLuke Laird | Carrie UnderwoodKara DioGuardiMarti FrederiksenLuke Laird | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Change
|
Katrina ElamJosh KearChris Tompkins | Katrina ElamJosh KearChris Tompkins | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Undo It
#23
|
Carrie UnderwoodKara DioGuardiMarti FrederiksenLuke Laird | Carrie UnderwoodKara DioGuardiMarti FrederiksenLuke Laird | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Someday When I Stop Loving You
|
Hillary LindseySteve McEwanGordie Sampson | Hillary LindseySteve McEwanGordie Sampson | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Songs Like This
|
Marty DodsonJerry FlowersTom Shapiro | Marty DodsonJerry FlowersTom Shapiro | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Temporary Home
#41
|
Carrie UnderwoodLuke LairdZac Maloy | Carrie UnderwoodLuke LairdZac Maloy | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
This Time
|
Hillary LindseySteve McEwanGordie Sampson | Hillary LindseySteve McEwanGordie Sampson | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Look at Me
|
Jim CollinsPaul Overstreet | Jim CollinsPaul Overstreet | Mark Bright | Vince Gill |
| 11 |
Unapologize
|
Carrie UnderwoodHillary LindseyRaine MaidaChantal Kreviazuk | Carrie UnderwoodHillary LindseyRaine MaidaChantal Kreviazuk | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
What Can I Say
|
Carrie UnderwoodSteve McEwanDavid Hodges | Carrie UnderwoodSteve McEwanDavid Hodges | Mark Bright | Sons of Sylvia |
| 13 |
Play On
|
Carrie UnderwoodLuke LairdNatalie Hemby | Carrie UnderwoodLuke LairdNatalie Hemby | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |