Studio Album · No. 5
A Place in the Sun Songwriting Credits by Tim McGraw
Produced by Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw, James Stroud · Engineered by Chris Lord-Alge, Rich Hanson, Doug Sax
Curb Records
Country popCountry rock
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Authorship
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Authorship Breakdown 0 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Tim McGraw carries a lyricist or composer credit.
0 trackswritten by Tim McGraw
14 tracksoutside writers
Tim McGraw's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
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Producer100%
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By the Numbers
14
Tracks
26
Lyricists
3
Producers
4
No.1 Singles
4 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1999
Released
Data Insight
A Place in the Sun debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and threw off a run of No. 1 country singles, none of them written by Tim McGraw. 'Something Like That,' 'Please Remember Me,' 'My Best Friend,' and 'My Next Thirty Years' all came from outside writers, with McGraw co-producing. Guest voices Kim Carnes and Patty Loveless add backing vocals. It went 4x Platinum and confirmed his standing as country's top interpreter of other people's songs.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Trouble with Never
|
Mark NeslerTony Martin | Mark NeslerTony Martin | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Seventeen
|
Chris LindseyBill LutherAimee Mayo | Chris LindseyBill LutherAimee Mayo | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
She'll Have You Back
|
Deryl DoddAllen Chancey | Deryl DoddAllen Chancey | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Somebody Must Be Prayin' for Me
|
Frank VinciKris Bergsnes | Frank VinciKris Bergsnes | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
My Best Friend
#1
|
Bill LutherAimee Mayo | Bill LutherAimee Mayo | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Señorita Margarita
|
Bob DiPieroGeorge Teren | Bob DiPieroGeorge Teren | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Some Things Never Change
#7
|
Walt AldridgeBrad Crisler | Walt AldridgeBrad Crisler | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
You Don't Love Me Anymore
|
Greg BarnhillKim Carnes | Greg BarnhillKim Carnes | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)Kim Carnes (Background Vocals) |
| 9 |
Something Like That
#1
|
Rick FerrellKeith Follesé | Rick FerrellKeith Follesé | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Please Remember Me
#1
|
Rodney CrowellWill Jennings | Rodney CrowellWill Jennings | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)Patty Loveless (Background Vocals) |
| 11 |
Carry On
|
Mark CollieHillary KanterEven Stevens | Mark CollieHillary KanterEven Stevens | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
My Next Thirty Years
#1
|
Phil Vassar | Phil Vassar | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Eyes of a Woman
|
Rory BourkeSteve Mandile | Rory BourkeSteve Mandile | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
A Place in the Sun
|
Chris LindseySteve Dukes | Chris LindseySteve Dukes | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 30 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions A Place in the Sun
Did Tim McGraw write A Place in the Sun?
No. Tim McGraw wrote none of the fourteen tracks, although he co-produced the album. The songs came from writers such as Phil Vassar, Rodney Crowell, and Bill Luther.
Who wrote "My Next Thirty Years"?
"My Next Thirty Years" was written by Phil Vassar. It reached No. 1 on the country chart and became one of Tim McGraw's most-played songs.
Is Faith Hill on "Something Like That"?
No. "Something Like That," written by Rick Ferrell and Keith Follesé, is a solo Tim McGraw recording with no Faith Hill feature. It became one of his longest-running No. 1 hits.
How did A Place in the Sun perform?
A Place in the Sun debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, was certified 4x Platinum, and produced four No. 1 country singles.