Studio Album · No. 8
Heartland Songwriting Credits by Nelly
Produced by Jordan Schmidt, Sam Sumser, Spencer Small, Jacob Durrett, Ash Bowers
Holds writing credit on 9 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 9 documented
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Nelly carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Heartland marks Nelly's full pivot toward country, with his own raps set against Nashville-style production from writers and producers including Ash Bowers, Jimmie Allen, Jordan Schmidt, and Matt Dragstrem. The lead single 'Lil Bit' with Florida Georgia Line reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on Hot Country Songs, his strongest country showing. The guest list reads like a country crossover summit, pairing him with Florida Georgia Line, Breland and Blanco Brown on 'High Horse,' plus Darius Rucker, Kane Brown, and Jimmie Allen.
Nelly's eighth studio album, released November 5, 2021, through Holler and Broken Bow Records, a Nashville country music label. The album marked a full-genre shift to country rap and bro-country, featuring collaborations with Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Breland, Blanco Brown, Darius Rucker, Tyler Hubbard, and Jimmie Allen. "Lil Bit" featuring Florida Georgia Line was the lead single and reached the top twenty on Hot Country Songs. "High Horse" and "Grits & Glamour" both feature Breland alongside other country artists. Nashville production teams handled all production, a significant departure from Nelly's previous work. Nelly is credited as a co-writer on nearly every track, collaborating with Nashville songwriting rooms.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lil Bit
#23
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.Tyler HubbardBlake Redferrin | Jordan SchmidtBlake Redferrin | Jordan Schmidt | NellyFlorida Georgia Line |
| 2 |
High Horse
#15
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.Breland | Sam SumserSpencer SmallRocky BlockDaniel BrelandBennie Amey IIIMatt ThomasDean DillonFrank DycusAlan Mevis | Sam SumserSpencer Small | NellyBrelandBlanco Brown |
| 3 |
Grits & Glamour
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.BrelandSam Hunt | Sam SumserSpencer SmallDaniel BrelandRocky Block | Sam SumserSpencer Small | NellyKane BrownBreland |
| 4 |
Ms. Drive Me Crazy
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.Lavell WebbDarius Rucker | Ernest Keith SmithJacob DurrettCraig Wiseman | Jacob Durrett | NellyDarius RuckerCity Spud |
| 5 |
Country Boy Do
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.Tyler Hubbard | Jordan Schmidt | Jordan Schmidt | NellyTyler Hubbard |
| 6 |
Someone Somewhere
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.George Birge | Michael HardyJacob DurrettErnest Keith Smith | Ash BowersJacob Durrett | NellyGeorge Birge |
| 7 |
5 Drinks Ago
|
Cornell Haynes Jr. | Corey CrowderRhett AkinsMatt Dragstrem | Matt DragstremDirty615Jordan Dozzi | Nelly |
| 8 |
Follow Me
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.Chris Bandi | Zach Kale | Zach KaleAsh Bowers | NellyChris Bandi |
| 9 |
Good Times Roll
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.Jimmie Allen | Jimmie AllenZach Kale | Jimmie AllenAsh Bowers | NellyJimmie Allen |