Studio Album · No. 5
The Road and the Radio Songwriting Credits by Kenny Chesney
Produced by Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
Holds writing credit on 2 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 2 / 11 documented
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Kenny Chesney carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
The Road and the Radio keeps Kenny Chesney's authorship in its usual middle range: he co-wrote the title track with Casey Beathard and wrote 'Beer in Mexico' by himself, but the bulk of the album, including the singles 'Living in Fast Forward' and 'Summertime,' came from outside Nashville writers. The pattern is a couple of personal songs framed by a deep bench of professional material.
The Road and the Radio is the ninth studio album by Kenny Chesney, released in November 2005 and another Billboard 200 number one. It produced the hits 'Living in Fast Forward,' 'Summertime,' and the reflective 'Who You'd Be Today,' alongside the fan-favorite 'Beer in Mexico.' Chesney co-wrote the title track with Casey Beathard and wrote 'Beer in Mexico' alone, while the rest of the album came from Nashville writers like Brett James and Craig Wiseman. Certified multi-platinum, it kept his mid-2000s commercial streak running at full strength.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Road and the Radio
|
Kenny ChesneyCasey Beathard | Kenneth Arnold ChesneyCasey Beathard | Buddy CannonKenny Chesney | Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Living in Fast Forward
#1
|
David Lee MurphyRivers Rutherford | David Lee MurphyRivers Rutherford | Buddy CannonKenny Chesney | Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Who You'd Be Today
#1
|
Bill LutherAimee Mayo | Bill LutherAimee Mayo | Buddy CannonKenny Chesney | Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
You Save Me
|
Brett JamesTroy Verges | Brett James CorneliusTroy Verges | Buddy CannonKenny Chesney | Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Summertime
#1
|
Craig WisemanSteve McEwan | Craig WisemanSteve McEwan | Buddy CannonKenny Chesney | Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
In a Small Town
|
Jon McElroyCory Mayo | Jon McElroyCory Mayo | Buddy CannonKenny Chesney | Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Beer in Mexico
|
Kenny Chesney | Kenneth Arnold Chesney | Buddy CannonKenny Chesney | Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Freedom
|
Bill LutherTom Douglas | Bill LutherTom Douglas | Buddy CannonKenny Chesney | Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Tequila Loves Me
|
Jon McElroyArnie Roman | Jon McElroyArnie Roman | Buddy CannonKenny Chesney | Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Somebody Take Me Home
|
Radney FosterRandy Rogers | Radney FosterRandy Rogers | Buddy CannonKenny Chesney | Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Like Me
|
Troy Jones | Troy Jones | Buddy CannonKenny Chesney | Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals) |