Studio Album · No. 1
Some Hearts Songwriting Credits by Carrie Underwood
Produced by Mark Bright, Dann Huff, Desmond Child · Engineered by Carlos Alvarez, Serban Ghenea, Stephen Crook
Holds writing credit on 1 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 1 / 14 documented
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Carrie Underwood carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 3
As an American Idol winner stepping straight into Nashville, Underwood is an interpreter rather than a songwriter on her debut: she co-wrote only one of the fourteen tracks. The hits were supplied by professional songwriters, with "Before He Cheats" written by Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear and "Jesus, Take the Wheel" by Brett James, Hillary Lindsey, and Gordie Sampson. Her contribution is the voice and the interpretation, not the pen.
"Some Hearts" is the 2005 debut studio album by Carrie Underwood, a country pop record released after she won the fourth season of American Idol. Produced by Mark Bright, Dann Huff, and Desmond Child, the album spawned the singles "Jesus, Take the Wheel," "Before He Cheats," "Don't Forget to Remember Me," and "Wasted." It reached number 2 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on Top Country Albums, while "Before He Cheats" climbed to number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was certified 9 times Platinum by the RIAA and sold more than 7 million copies in the United States, ranking as the best-selling solo female debut in country music history. Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Jesus, Take the Wheel," and later took the same vocal award for "Before He Cheats."
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wasted
#37
|
Troy VergesMarv GreenHillary Lindsey | Troy VergesMarv GreenHillary Lindsey | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Don't Forget to Remember Me
#49
|
Morgane HayesKelley LovelaceAshley Gorley | Morgane HayesKelley LovelaceAshley Gorley | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Some Hearts
|
Diane Warren | Diane Warren | Dann Huff | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Jesus, Take the Wheel
#20
|
Brett JamesHillary LindseyGordie Sampson | Brett JamesHillary LindseyGordie Sampson | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
The Night Before (Life Goes On)
|
Wendell MobleyNeil ThrasherJimmy Olander | Wendell MobleyNeil ThrasherJimmy Olander | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Lessons Learned
|
Diane Warren | Diane Warren | Dann Huff | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Before He Cheats
#8
|
Chris TompkinsJosh Kear | Chris TompkinsJosh Kear | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Starts with Goodbye
|
Angelo PetragliaHillary Lindsey | Angelo PetragliaHillary Lindsey | Dann Huff | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
I Just Can't Live a Lie
|
Steve RobsonWayne Hector | Steve RobsonWayne Hector | Dann Huff | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
We're Young and Beautiful
|
Rivers RutherfordSteve McEwan | Rivers RutherfordSteve McEwan | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
That's Where It Is
|
Melissa PeirceSteve RobsonGreg Becker | Melissa PeirceSteve RobsonGreg Becker | Dann Huff | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Whenever You Remember
|
Diane Warren | Diane Warren | Dann Huff | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
I Ain't in Checotah Anymore
|
Carrie UnderwoodTrey BruceAngelo Petraglia | Carrie UnderwoodTrey BruceAngelo Petraglia | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Inside Your Heaven
|
Andreas CarlssonPelle NyhlénSavan Kotecha | Andreas CarlssonPelle NyhlénSavan Kotecha | Desmond Child | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |