Studio Album · No. 5
Storyteller Songwriting Credits by Carrie Underwood
Produced by Jay Joyce, Mark Bright, Zach Crowell · Engineered by Derek Bason, Chris Lord-Alge, Jason Hall
Holds writing credit on 6 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 6 / 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 1
Underwood co-wrote eight of the thirteen tracks on Storyteller, and the album broadens her sound by bringing in producers Jay Joyce and Zach Crowell alongside longtime collaborator Mark Bright. The writing covers narrative country on songs like "Church Bells" and the personal "What I Never Knew I Always Wanted." It keeps her firmly in co-author territory.
"Storyteller" is the 2015 fifth studio album by Carrie Underwood, a country record produced by Jay Joyce, Mark Bright, and Zach Crowell. The album included the singles "Smoke Break," "Heartbeat," "Church Bells," and "Dirty Laundry," with songwriting from Hillary Lindsey, Ashley Gorley, and Chris DeStefano, and it marked her final release under Arista Nashville. It debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on Top Country Albums, and was certified Platinum by the RIAA. "Heartbeat" and "Church Bells" both reached number 1 on Country Airplay, and "Church Bells" earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Solo Performance. The album made Underwood the only country artist to have each of her first five studio albums debut at number 1 or 2 on the Billboard 200, along with six consecutive number 1 albums on Top Country Albums.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Renegade Runaway
|
Carrie UnderwoodChris DeStefanoHillary Lindsey | Carrie UnderwoodChris DeStefanoHillary Lindsey | Jay Joyce | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Dirty Laundry
|
Zach CrowellAshley GorleyHillary Lindsey | Zach CrowellAshley GorleyHillary Lindsey | Jay Joyce | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Church Bells
|
Zach CrowellBrett JamesHillary Lindsey | Zach CrowellBrett JamesHillary Lindsey | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Heartbeat
|
Carrie UnderwoodZach CrowellAshley Gorley | Carrie UnderwoodZach CrowellAshley Gorley | Zach Crowell | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Smoke Break
|
Carrie UnderwoodChris DeStefanoHillary Lindsey | Carrie UnderwoodChris DeStefanoHillary Lindsey | Jay Joyce | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Choctaw County Affair
|
Jason White | Jason White | Jay Joyce | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Like I'll Never Love You Again
|
Hillary LindseyLori McKennaLiz Rose | Hillary LindseyLori McKennaLiz Rose | Jay Joyce | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Chaser
|
Carrie UnderwoodMike ElizondoHillary Lindsey | Carrie UnderwoodMike ElizondoHillary Lindsey | Jay Joyce | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Relapse
|
Ben CaverSara HazeBrett James | Ben CaverSara HazeBrett James | Zach Crowell | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Clock Don't Stop
|
Blair DalyChris DeStefanoHillary Lindsey | Blair DalyChris DeStefanoHillary Lindsey | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
The Girl You Think I Am
|
Carrie UnderwoodDavid HodgesHillary Lindsey | Carrie UnderwoodDavid HodgesHillary Lindsey | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Mexico
|
Kathleen HigginsJamie MooreDerrick Adam Southerland | Kathleen HigginsJamie MooreDerrick Adam Southerland | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
What I Never Knew I Always Wanted
|
Carrie UnderwoodBrett JamesHillary Lindsey | Carrie UnderwoodBrett JamesHillary Lindsey | Mark Bright | Carrie Underwood (Lead Vocals) |