Studio Album · No. 9
What If It's You Songwriting Credits by Reba McEntire
Produced by Reba McEntire, John Guess · Engineered by John Guess, Derek Bason, Scott Ahaus, Patrick Murphy, Marty Williams
MCA Records
CountryContemporary Country
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Authorship
Holds writing credit on 0 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Reba McEntire carries a lyricist or composer credit.
0 trackswritten by Reba McEntire
10 tracksoutside writers
Reba McEntire's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer0%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
13
Lyricists
2
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1996
Released
Data Insight
Reba McEntire is an interpreter, and What If It's You carries no writing credit of her own. Every song was penned by Nashville professionals, with Sunny Russ, Cathy Majeski, Mark D. Sanders, and Tim Nichols recurring across the tracklist. Russ appears four times, writing 'She's Callin' It Love' and 'Just Looking for Him' alone and co-writing the two number-two and number-one hits. Reba's contribution is as vocalist and co-producer alongside John Guess, so her name sits in the producer and performer columns rather than the songwriting ones.
What If It's You is the twenty-second studio album by Reba McEntire, released November 5, 1996 on MCA Records. Reba co-produced the record with John Guess, and as an interpreter she cut songs supplied entirely by Nashville's professional writing community rather than material of her own. The lead single 'The Fear of Being Alone' reached number two on Billboard Hot Country Songs, followed by 'How Was I to Know,' which topped both the Billboard and Canadian country charts. Later singles 'I'd Rather Ride Around with You' and the title track kept the album in circulation through 1997. It reached number one on Top Country Albums and number fifteen on the Billboard 200, and was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
How Was I to Know
#1
|
Cathy MajeskiSunny RussStephony Smith | Cathy MajeskiSunny RussStephony Smith | Reba McEntireJohn Guess | Reba McEntire (Lead Vocals)Paul Hollowell (Piano)Doug Sisemore (Keyboards)Biff Watson (Acoustic Guitar)Steve Gibson (Acoustic Guitar)Kent Wells (Electric Guitar)Terry Crisp (Steel Guitar)Larry Franklin (Fiddle, Mandolin)Chopper Anderson (Bass)Scott Hawkins (Drums, Percussion)Joe Chemay (Backing Vocals)Liana Manis (Backing Vocals) |
| 2 |
The Fear of Being Alone
#2
|
Walt AldridgeBruce Miller | Walt AldridgeBruce Miller | Reba McEntireJohn Guess | Reba McEntire (Lead Vocals)Paul Hollowell (Piano)Doug Sisemore (Keyboards)Biff Watson (Acoustic Guitar)Steve Gibson (Acoustic Guitar)Kent Wells (Electric Guitar)Terry Crisp (Steel Guitar)Larry Franklin (Fiddle, Mandolin)Chopper Anderson (Bass)Scott Hawkins (Drums, Percussion)Joe Chemay (Backing Vocals)Liana Manis (Backing Vocals) |
| 3 |
What If It's You
#15
|
Robert Ellis OrrallCathy Majeski | Robert Ellis OrrallCathy Majeski | Reba McEntireJohn Guess | Reba McEntire (Lead Vocals)Paul Hollowell (Piano)Doug Sisemore (Keyboards)Biff Watson (Acoustic Guitar)Steve Gibson (Acoustic Guitar)Kent Wells (Electric Guitar)Terry Crisp (Steel Guitar)Larry Franklin (Fiddle, Mandolin)Chopper Anderson (Bass)Scott Hawkins (Drums, Percussion)Joe Chemay (Backing Vocals)Liana Manis (Backing Vocals) |
| 4 |
I'd Rather Ride Around with You
#2
|
Mark D. SandersTim Nichols | Mark D. SandersTim Nichols | Reba McEntireJohn Guess | Reba McEntire (Lead Vocals)Paul Hollowell (Piano)Doug Sisemore (Keyboards)Biff Watson (Acoustic Guitar)Steve Gibson (Acoustic Guitar)Kent Wells (Electric Guitar)Terry Crisp (Steel Guitar)Larry Franklin (Fiddle, Mandolin)Chopper Anderson (Bass)Scott Hawkins (Drums, Percussion)Joe Chemay (Backing Vocals)Liana Manis (Backing Vocals) |
| 5 |
It Don't Matter
|
Tommy Lee James | Tommy Lee James | Reba McEntireJohn Guess | Reba McEntire (Lead Vocals)Paul Hollowell (Piano)Doug Sisemore (Keyboards)Biff Watson (Acoustic Guitar)Steve Gibson (Acoustic Guitar)Kent Wells (Electric Guitar)Terry Crisp (Steel Guitar)Larry Franklin (Fiddle, Mandolin)Chopper Anderson (Bass)Scott Hawkins (Drums, Percussion)Joe Chemay (Backing Vocals)Liana Manis (Backing Vocals) |
| 6 |
State of Grace
|
Trey BruceLisa Drew | Trey BruceLisa Drew | Reba McEntireJohn Guess | Reba McEntire (Lead Vocals)Paul Hollowell (Piano)Doug Sisemore (Keyboards)Biff Watson (Acoustic Guitar)Steve Gibson (Acoustic Guitar)Kent Wells (Electric Guitar)Terry Crisp (Steel Guitar)Larry Franklin (Fiddle, Mandolin)Chopper Anderson (Bass)Scott Hawkins (Drums, Percussion)Joe Chemay (Backing Vocals)Liana Manis (Backing Vocals) |
| 7 |
Close to Crazy
|
Jerry SalleyMelba Montgomery | Jerry SalleyMelba Montgomery | Reba McEntireJohn Guess | Reba McEntire (Lead Vocals)Paul Hollowell (Piano)Doug Sisemore (Keyboards)Biff Watson (Acoustic Guitar)Steve Gibson (Acoustic Guitar)Kent Wells (Electric Guitar)Terry Crisp (Steel Guitar)Larry Franklin (Fiddle, Mandolin)Chopper Anderson (Bass)Scott Hawkins (Drums, Percussion)Joe Chemay (Backing Vocals)Liana Manis (Backing Vocals) |
| 8 |
She's Callin' It Love
|
Sunny Russ | Sunny Russ | Reba McEntireJohn Guess | Reba McEntire (Lead Vocals)Paul Hollowell (Piano)Doug Sisemore (Keyboards)Biff Watson (Acoustic Guitar)Steve Gibson (Acoustic Guitar)Kent Wells (Electric Guitar)Terry Crisp (Steel Guitar)Larry Franklin (Fiddle, Mandolin)Chopper Anderson (Bass)Scott Hawkins (Drums, Percussion)Joe Chemay (Backing Vocals)Liana Manis (Backing Vocals) |
| 9 |
Just Looking for Him
|
Sunny Russ | Sunny Russ | Reba McEntireJohn Guess | Reba McEntire (Lead Vocals)Paul Hollowell (Piano)Doug Sisemore (Keyboards)Biff Watson (Acoustic Guitar)Steve Gibson (Acoustic Guitar)Kent Wells (Electric Guitar)Terry Crisp (Steel Guitar)Larry Franklin (Fiddle, Mandolin)Chopper Anderson (Bass)Scott Hawkins (Drums, Percussion)Joe Chemay (Backing Vocals)Liana Manis (Backing Vocals) |
| 10 |
Never Had a Reason To
|
Tim NicholsMark D. Sanders | Tim NicholsMark D. Sanders | Reba McEntireJohn Guess | Reba McEntire (Lead Vocals)Paul Hollowell (Piano)Doug Sisemore (Keyboards)Biff Watson (Acoustic Guitar)Steve Gibson (Acoustic Guitar)Kent Wells (Electric Guitar)Terry Crisp (Steel Guitar)Larry Franklin (Fiddle, Mandolin)Chopper Anderson (Bass)Scott Hawkins (Drums, Percussion)Joe Chemay (Backing Vocals)Liana Manis (Backing Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions What If It's You
Did Reba McEntire write any songs on What If It's You?
No. Reba is an interpreter, and the album carries none of her own writing credits. Every track was written by outside Nashville songwriters.
Who wrote 'How Was I to Know'?
It was written by Cathy Majeski, Sunny Russ, and Stephony Smith. The single reached number one on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Canada RPM Country Tracks charts.
Who wrote 'I'd Rather Ride Around with You'?
It was written by Mark D. Sanders and Tim Nichols. The single peaked at number two on Billboard Hot Country Songs.
Who produced What If It's You?
Reba McEntire co-produced the album with John Guess. Both are credited as producers on every track.
How did the album perform on the charts?
It reached number one on Top Country Albums and number fifteen on the Billboard 200, and was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
Which songwriter appears most on the album?
Sunny Russ has the most credits, writing 'She's Callin' It Love' and 'Just Looking for Him' alone and co-writing 'How Was I to Know.'
Where was the album recorded?
It was recorded and mixed at Starstruck Studios in Nashville and mastered at The Work Station.