Studio Album · No. 2
Leave This Town Songwriting Credits by Daughtry
Produced by Howard Benson · Engineered by Mike Plotnikoff, Chris Lord-Alge
RCA Records
Post-grungeHard rockPop rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Daughtry carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Daughtry
0 tracksoutside writers
Daughtry's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
16
Lyricists
1
Producers
1.3 million
US Copies Sold
2009
Released
Data Insight
Leave This Town opens up the writing to the full band and a roster of rock-radio stars, with Chris Daughtry co-writing alongside Chad Kroeger, Ryan Tedder, Jason Wade, and Adam Gontier. The band reportedly wrote close to 70 songs before narrowing the album down, and Daughtry's name sits on every track. It is a co-write record at heart, just with bigger-name collaborators than the debut, and it still debuted at No. 1.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
You Don't Belong
|
Chris Daughtry | Chris Daughtry | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
No Surprise
#15
|
Chris DaughtryChad KroegerEric DillRune WestburgJoey Moi | Chris DaughtryChad KroegerEric DillRune WestburgJoey Moi | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Every Time You Turn Around
#95
|
Chris DaughtryAndy Waldeck | Chris DaughtryAndy Waldeck | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Life After You
|
Chris DaughtryChad KroegerJoey MoiBrett James | Chris DaughtryChad KroegerJoey MoiBrett James | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
What I Meant to Say
|
Chris DaughtryBrian Howes | Chris DaughtryBrian Howes | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Open Up Your Eyes
|
Chris DaughtryBen MoodyDavid Hodges | Chris DaughtryBen MoodyDavid Hodges | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
September
|
Chris DaughtryJosh Steely | Chris DaughtryJosh Steely | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Ghost of Me
|
Chris DaughtryBrian Howes | Chris DaughtryBrian Howes | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Learn My Lesson
|
Chris DaughtryMitch AllanChris Tompkins | Chris DaughtryMitch AllanChris Tompkins | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Supernatural
|
Chris DaughtryJosh PaulDavid Hodges | Chris DaughtryJosh PaulDavid Hodges | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Tennessee Line
|
Chris DaughtryBrian Craddock | Chris DaughtryBrian Craddock | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Call Your Name
|
Chris DaughtryJoey Barnes | Chris DaughtryJoey Barnes | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 17 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Leave This Town
Did Daughtry write Leave This Town themselves?
Chris Daughtry co-wrote every track, often with the band and with high-profile guests like Chad Kroeger, Ryan Tedder, Jason Wade, and Adam Gontier. The band wrote dozens of songs for the album, so the writing is genuinely Daughtry's but heavily collaborative.
Who wrote No Surprise by Daughtry?
"No Surprise" was co-written by Chris Daughtry with Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, among others. It was the lead single and reached No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Did Leave This Town by Daughtry hit number one?
Yes. Leave This Town debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the band's first chart-topping album. It went on to sell over 1.3 million US copies.
Who produced Leave This Town by Daughtry?
The album was again produced by Howard Benson, with mixing by Chris Lord-Alge. It kept the polished arena-rock sound of the debut.
Is Leave This Town by Daughtry certified platinum?
Yes. Leave This Town was certified Platinum by the RIAA. It was a strong follow-up to the band's diamond-selling debut, if a step down in total sales.
When was Leave This Town by Daughtry released?
Leave This Town was released on July 14, 2009, through RCA Records and 19 Recordings. It was the band's second studio album.