Studio Album · No. 1
Daughtry Songwriting Credits by Daughtry
Produced by Howard Benson · Engineered by Chris Lord-Alge, Mike Plotnikoff, Ted Jensen
RCA Records
Post-grungeHard rock
83%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Daughtry carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Daughtry
2 tracksoutside writers
Daughtry's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist83%
Composer83%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
18
Lyricists
1
Producers
7 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2006
Released
Awards & Recognition 2
Grammy Award for Best Rock Album (2008, Nominated)
Grammy Award for Best Rock Song (2008, Nominated)
Data Insight
Chris Daughtry co-writes every track on the debut, but he does it the Nashville and rock-radio way, pairing with professional songwriters on nearly every song. "It's Not Over" credits Gregg Wattenberg and Mark Wilkerson, and "What About Now" was written by Ben Moody and David Hodges. Daughtry is a real author of the record rather than a hired voice, yet the hits are co-writes built with veteran songwriters under producer Howard Benson.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's Not Over
#4
|
Chris DaughtryGregg WattenbergMark WilkersonBrett Young | Chris DaughtryGregg WattenbergMark WilkersonBrett Young | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Used To
|
Chris DaughtryHoward BensonZac Maloy | Chris DaughtryHoward BensonZac Maloy | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Home
#5
|
Chris Daughtry | Chris Daughtry | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Over You
|
Chris DaughtryBrian Howes | Chris DaughtryBrian Howes | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Crashed
|
Chris DaughtryNina OssoffDana CalitriKathy Sommer | Chris DaughtryNina OssoffDana CalitriKathy Sommer | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Feels Like Tonight
#25
|
Max MartinLukasz GottwaldShep Solomon | Max MartinLukasz GottwaldShep Solomon | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
What I Want
|
Chris DaughtryBrian Howes | Chris DaughtryBrian Howes | Howard Benson | Slash |
| 8 |
Breakdown
|
Chris Daughtry | Chris Daughtry | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Gone
|
Chris Daughtry | Chris Daughtry | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
There and Back Again
|
Chris DaughtryBrent Smith | Chris DaughtryBrent Smith | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
All These Lives
|
Chris DaughtryMitch Allan | Chris DaughtryMitch Allan | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
What About Now
|
Ben MoodyDavid HodgesJoshua Hartzler | Ben MoodyDavid HodgesJoshua Hartzler | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 19 contributors
CD
Chris Daughtry
Writer · Vocals
BH
Brian Howes
Writer
HB
Howard Benson
Writer · Producer
BM
Ben Moody
Writer
BS
Brent Smith
Writer
BY
Brett Young
Writer
DC
Dana Calitri
Writer
DH
David Hodges
Writer
GW
Gregg Wattenberg
Writer
JH
Joshua Hartzler
Writer
KS
Kathy Sommer
Writer
LG
Lukasz Gottwald
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Daughtry
Did Chris Daughtry write the Daughtry album himself?
Chris Daughtry co-wrote every track, but almost always with professional songwriters rather than alone. He is a genuine author of the record, though the hits were built as co-writes with veterans like Gregg Wattenberg and Mark Wilkerson.
Who wrote It's Not Over by Daughtry?
"It's Not Over" was written by Chris Daughtry with Gregg Wattenberg and Mark Wilkerson. It reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song.
Who wrote Home by Daughtry?
"Home" was written by Chris Daughtry. It became one of the band's signature songs, reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was widely used as a homecoming and farewell anthem.
How many copies did the Daughtry album sell?
The self-titled debut was certified 6x Platinum in the US, with about 5 million US copies and roughly 7 million worldwide. It was one of the best-selling albums of 2007.
Who produced the Daughtry album?
The album was produced by Howard Benson, with mixing by Chris Lord-Alge. It launched the band off the back of Chris Daughtry's run on American Idol.
When was the Daughtry album released?
Daughtry was released on November 21, 2006, through RCA Records and 19 Recordings. It was the band's debut studio album.