When the Sun Goes Down cover art

  Studio Album · No. 4

When the Sun Goes Down Songwriting Credits by Kenny Chesney

2004 BNA Records 11 tracks 45 min

Produced by Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney

BNA Records CountryCountry Pop
36%
Authorship
Co-Performer

Holds writing credit on 4 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 4 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Kenny Chesney carries a lyricist or composer credit.

36%
4 trackswritten by Kenny Chesney 7 tracksoutside writers
Kenny Chesney's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist36%
Composer36%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

11
Tracks
14
Lyricists
2
Producers
3
No.1 Singles
5 million
US Copies Sold
2004
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

ACM Award for Album of the Year (2004)
Data Insight

When the Sun Goes Down has more Kenny Chesney in the writing than most of his albums: he wrote 'I Go Back' and 'Old Blue Chair' alone and co-wrote 'Keg in the Closet' and 'Being Drunk's a Lot Like Loving You.' The big duet single, the Uncle Kracker title track, came from Brett James, so the record still mixes a strong batch of Chesney co-writes with outside Nashville material.

When the Sun Goes Down is the eighth studio album by Kenny Chesney, released in February 2004 and one of his biggest commercial successes. It topped the Billboard 200 and produced a run of hits including the Uncle Kracker duet title track, the autobiographical 'I Go Back,' and 'Anything but Mine.' Chesney has a writing hand on four tracks, including 'I Go Back' and 'Old Blue Chair' alone, while the rest came from Nashville writers like Brett James and Craig Wiseman. Certified multi-platinum, it confirmed his standing as one of country's leading touring and recording acts.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
There Goes My Life #1
Neil ThrasherWendell Mobley Neil ThrasherWendell Mobley Buddy CannonKenny Chesney Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals)
2
I Go Back #1
Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold Chesney Buddy CannonKenny Chesney Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals)
3
When the Sun Goes Down #1
Brett James Brett James Cornelius Buddy CannonKenny Chesney Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals)Uncle Kracker (Duet Vocals)
4
The Woman with You
Craig WisemanDavid Frasier Craig WisemanDavid Frasier Buddy CannonKenny Chesney Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals)
5
Some People Change
Neil ThrasherJason SellersMichael Dulaney Neil ThrasherJason SellersMichael Dulaney Buddy CannonKenny Chesney Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals)
6
Anything but Mine
Scooter Carusoe Scooter Carusoe Buddy CannonKenny Chesney Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals)
7
Keg in the Closet
Kenny ChesneyBrett James Kenneth Arnold ChesneyBrett James Cornelius Buddy CannonKenny Chesney Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals)
8
When I Think About Leaving
Tim JohnsonRory FeekPaul Overstreet Tim JohnsonRory FeekPaul Overstreet Buddy CannonKenny Chesney Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals)
9
Being Drunk's a Lot Like Loving You
Skip EwingKenny Chesney Donald Ralph EwingKenneth Arnold Chesney Buddy CannonKenny Chesney Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals)
10
Outta Here
Josh Leo Josh Leo Buddy CannonKenny Chesney Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals)
11
Old Blue Chair
Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold Chesney Buddy CannonKenny Chesney Kenny Chesney (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 19 contributors

KC
Kenny Chesney
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album4 written
KA
Kenneth Arnold Chesney
Writer
On this album4 written
BJ
Brett James
Writer
On this album2 written
BJ
Brett James Cornelius
Writer
On this album2 written
NT
Neil Thrasher
Writer
On this album2 written
CW
Craig Wiseman
Writer
On this album1 written
DF
David Frasier
Writer
On this album1 written
DR
Donald Ralph Ewing
Writer
On this album1 written
JS
Jason Sellers
Writer
On this album1 written
JL
Josh Leo
Writer
On this album1 written
MD
Michael Dulaney
Writer
On this album1 written
PO
Paul Overstreet
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions When the Sun Goes Down

What songs did Kenny Chesney write on When the Sun Goes Down?
He wrote 'I Go Back' and 'Old Blue Chair' by himself and co-wrote 'Keg in the Closet' and 'Being Drunk's a Lot Like Loving You.'
Who sings the title track with Kenny Chesney?
The title track 'When the Sun Goes Down' is a duet with Uncle Kracker, written by Brett James.
Who produced When the Sun Goes Down?
It was produced by Buddy Cannon and Kenny Chesney for BNA Records.
What were the hit singles?
'When the Sun Goes Down,' 'There Goes My Life,' and 'I Go Back' all reached number one on the country chart.
What awards did the album win?
It won ACM Album of the Year and topped the all-genre Billboard 200.
How well did the album sell?
It is certified five-times platinum in the United States, one of Chesney's best-selling records.

Sources

Wikipedia: When the Sun Goes Down (Kenny Chesney album) MusicBrainz: When the Sun Goes Down (release group) Cover Art Archive: When the Sun Goes Down Cover Art Archive: When the Sun Goes Down by Kenny Chesney