Studio Album · No. 14
Damn Country Music Songwriting Credits by Tim McGraw
Produced by Tim McGraw, Byron Gallimore · Engineered by Julian King, Chris Lord-Alge, Adam Ayan
Big Machine Records
Country
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Authorship
Holds writing credit on 0 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Tim McGraw carries a lyricist or composer credit.
0 trackswritten by Tim McGraw
11 tracksoutside writers
Tim McGraw's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer0%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
28
Lyricists
2
Producers
1
No.1 Single
500,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2015
Released
Data Insight
Damn Country Music is best remembered for 'Humble and Kind,' a Lori McKenna song McGraw did not write that became a No. 1 hit and cultural touchstone, underlining that his most meaningful records are things other people wrote. He wrote none of the album's tracks. Family and friends show up as guests: his daughter Gracie McGraw on 'Here Tonight' and Big & Rich on 'California.' Byron Gallimore and McGraw produced. It went Gold.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Here Tonight
|
Brett BeaversJohn OsborneT.J. Osborne | Brett BeaversJohn OsborneT.J. Osborne | Tim McGrawByron Gallimore | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)Gracie McGraw (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
Losin' You
|
Matt DragstremRodney ClawsonTom Douglas | Matt DragstremRodney ClawsonTom Douglas | Tim McGrawByron Gallimore | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
How I'll Always Be
#3
|
Chris JansonJamie PaulinJeremy Stover | Chris JansonJamie PaulinJeremy Stover | Tim McGrawByron Gallimore | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Damn Country Music
|
Cary BarloweJessi AlexanderJosh Thompson | Cary BarloweJessi AlexanderJosh Thompson | Tim McGrawByron Gallimore | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Love Runs
|
Andrew DorffBrad WarrenBrett Warren | Andrew DorffBrad WarrenBrett Warren | Tim McGrawByron Gallimore | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
What You're Lookin' For
|
Angelo PetragliaBrett JamesTroy Verges | Angelo PetragliaBrett JamesTroy Verges | Tim McGrawByron Gallimore | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Top of the World
#5
|
Josh OsborneJimmy RobbinsJon Nite | Josh OsborneJimmy RobbinsJon Nite | Tim McGrawByron Gallimore | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Don't Make Me Feel at Home
|
L. David LewisKim Williams | L. David LewisKim Williams | Tim McGrawByron Gallimore | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Want You Back
|
Ashley GorleyHillary LindseyRodney Clawson | Ashley GorleyHillary LindseyRodney Clawson | Tim McGrawByron Gallimore | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
California
|
John RichVicky McGeheeRodney Clawson | John RichVicky McGeheeRodney Clawson | Tim McGrawByron Gallimore | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)Big & Rich (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
Humble and Kind
#1
|
Lori McKenna | Lori McKenna | Tim McGrawByron Gallimore | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Damn Country Music
Did Tim McGraw write Damn Country Music?
No. Tim McGraw wrote none of the tracks. The album's signature song, "Humble and Kind," was written entirely by Lori McKenna, and the rest came from other Nashville writers.
Who wrote "Humble and Kind"?
"Humble and Kind" was written solely by Lori McKenna. Tim McGraw's recording reached No. 1 on Country Airplay and won the CMA Song of the Year for McKenna, a hit he interpreted rather than wrote.
Who is featured on Damn Country Music?
Tim McGraw's daughter Gracie McGraw is featured on "Here Tonight," and the duo Big & Rich appear on "California."
How did Damn Country Music perform?
The album was certified Gold and produced the No. 1 hit "Humble and Kind," one of the most acclaimed songs of McGraw's later career.