Studio Album · No. 6
Dearly Beloved Songwriting Credits by Daughtry
Produced by Scott Stevens, Marti Frederiksen
Dogtree Records
Post-grungeHard rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Daughtry carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Daughtry
0 tracksoutside writers
Daughtry's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
8
Lyricists
2
Producers
2021
Released
Data Insight
Dearly Beloved is Daughtry's independent, back-to-heavy record, released on the band's own Dogtree label and produced by Scott Stevens and Marti Frederiksen, who also mixed it. Chris Daughtry co-writes every track with those two and bandmates like Brian Craddock and Elvio Fernandes, so the writing stays a tight in-house collaboration. It returned the band to a harder post-grunge sound and gave them rock-radio traction with "World on Fire."
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Desperation
|
Chris Daughtry | Chris Daughtry | Scott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
World on Fire
|
Chris DaughtryScott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris DaughtryScott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Scott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Heavy Is the Crown
|
Chris DaughtryJohn CummingsElvio FernandesScott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris DaughtryJohn CummingsElvio FernandesScott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Scott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Changes Are Coming
|
Chris DaughtryScott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris DaughtryScott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Scott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Dearly Beloved
|
Chris DaughtryBrian CraddockMark Holman | Chris DaughtryBrian CraddockMark Holman | Scott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Cry for Help
|
Chris DaughtryScott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris DaughtryScott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Scott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Asylum
|
Chris DaughtryJohn CummingsElvio FernandesScott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris DaughtryJohn CummingsElvio FernandesScott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Scott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Evil
|
Chris DaughtryScott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris DaughtryScott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Scott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
The Victim
|
Chris DaughtryScott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris DaughtryScott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Scott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Somebody
|
Chris Daughtry | Chris Daughtry | Scott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Call You Mine
|
Chris DaughtryDeanna Daughtry | Chris DaughtryDeanna Daughtry | Scott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Lioness
|
Chris Daughtry | Chris Daughtry | Scott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Break into My Heart
|
Chris DaughtryScott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris DaughtryScott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Scott StevensMarti Frederiksen | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Dearly Beloved
Did Daughtry write Dearly Beloved themselves?
Yes, closely. Chris Daughtry co-wrote every track with producers Scott Stevens and Marti Frederiksen and bandmates including Brian Craddock and Elvio Fernandes. It is one of the band's most in-house written albums.
Who wrote World on Fire by Daughtry?
"World on Fire" was co-written by Chris Daughtry with Scott Stevens and Marti Frederiksen. It was the lead single and one of the band's strongest rock-radio showings in years.
Is Dearly Beloved by Daughtry an independent release?
Yes. Dearly Beloved came out through the band's own Dogtree Records with ADA distribution, rather than a major label. It marked a more self-directed phase for the band.
What kind of album is Dearly Beloved by Daughtry?
Dearly Beloved returns Daughtry to a heavier post-grunge and hard rock sound after the pop detours of Baptized. It runs about 50 minutes and leans on guitars and big choruses.
How did Dearly Beloved by Daughtry chart?
Dearly Beloved reached No. 50 on the Billboard 200 and No. 4 on Top Hard Rock Albums. Its commercial reach was modest, but it performed well on rock formats.
When was Dearly Beloved by Daughtry released?
Dearly Beloved was released on September 17, 2021, through Dogtree Records and ADA. It was the band's sixth studio album.