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  Studio Album · No. 16

Here on Earth Songwriting Credits by Tim McGraw

2020 Big Machine Records 16 tracks 62 min

Produced by Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw  ·  Engineered by Erik Lutkins, Byron Gallimore, Adam Ayan

Big Machine Records CountryCountry pop
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Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Tim McGraw carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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Tim McGraw's roles on this album

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By the Numbers

16
Tracks
40
Lyricists
2
Producers
2020
Released
Data Insight

Here on Earth is a sprawling sixteen-track album, and Tim McGraw wrote none of it, continuing the pattern of a career built on interpretation. The pandemic-era ballad 'I Called Mama' gave him a late hit, and the writing came from Nashville regulars like Lori McKenna, Shane McAnally, and Jon Nite. Byron Gallimore and McGraw produced. It topped the Top Country Albums chart, proving his song-picking instincts still connected three decades in.

Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
L.A.
Carlton AndersonShane MinorPhil O'Donnell Carlton AndersonShane MinorPhil O'Donnell Byron GallimoreTim McGraw Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)
2
Chevy Spaceship
Johnny Price Johnny Price Byron GallimoreTim McGraw Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)
3
Here on Earth
Jessie Jo DillonChase McGillJon Nite Jessie Jo DillonChase McGillJon Nite Byron GallimoreTim McGraw Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)
4
Damn Sure Do
Tony LaneJames T. Slater Tony LaneJames T. Slater Byron GallimoreTim McGraw Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)
5
Hallelujahville
Tom DouglasBlake GriffithBrett Taylor Tom DouglasBlake GriffithBrett Taylor Byron GallimoreTim McGraw Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)
6
Good Taste in Women
Jaren JohnstonBryan SimpsonNathan Spicer Jaren JohnstonBryan SimpsonNathan Spicer Byron GallimoreTim McGraw Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)
7
Hard to Stay Mad At
Luke LairdShane McAnallyLori McKenna Luke LairdShane McAnallyLori McKenna Byron GallimoreTim McGraw Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)
8
Sheryl Crow
Wendell MobleyNeil ThrasherLaura Veltz Wendell MobleyNeil ThrasherLaura Veltz Byron GallimoreTim McGraw Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)
9
Not from California
Levi HummonMarcus HummonMatt McVaneyBrad WarrenBrett Warren Levi HummonMarcus HummonMatt McVaneyBrad WarrenBrett Warren Byron GallimoreTim McGraw Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)
10
Hold You Tonight
Ross CoppermanJon Nite Ross CoppermanJon Nite Byron GallimoreTim McGraw Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)
11
7500 OBO
Nathan SpicerMatt McGinnJennifer Schott Nathan SpicerMatt McGinnJennifer Schott Byron GallimoreTim McGraw Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)
12
If I Was a Cowboy
Zack DyerLonnie FowlerDave Turnbull Zack DyerLonnie FowlerDave Turnbull Byron GallimoreTim McGraw Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)
13
I Called Mama #2
Marv GreenLance MillerJimmy Yeary Marv GreenLance MillerJimmy Yeary Byron GallimoreTim McGraw Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)
14
Gravy
Tom DouglasAndy AlbertAllen Shamblin Tom DouglasAndy AlbertAllen Shamblin Byron GallimoreTim McGraw Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)
15
War of Art
Lance MillerBrett WarrenBrad WarrenJeremy Spillman Lance MillerBrett WarrenBrad WarrenJeremy Spillman Byron GallimoreTim McGraw Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)
16
Doggone
Jaren JohnstonTom DouglasClaire DouglasAimee Mayo Jaren JohnstonTom DouglasClaire DouglasAimee Mayo Byron GallimoreTim McGraw Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)

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Frequently Asked Questions Here on Earth

Did Tim McGraw write Here on Earth?
No. Tim McGraw wrote none of the sixteen standard tracks, though he co-produced. The songs came from writers such as Lori McKenna, Shane McAnally, Jon Nite, and Jessie Jo Dillon.
Who wrote "I Called Mama"?
"I Called Mama" was written by Marv Green, Lance Miller, and Jimmy Yeary. Released early in the 2020 pandemic, it became a late-career hit, reaching No. 2 on Country Airplay.
How long is Here on Earth?
The standard edition runs sixteen tracks and about 62 minutes, one of Tim McGraw's longest albums, with deluxe and Ultimate editions adding still more songs.
How did Here on Earth perform?
Here on Earth debuted at No. 1 on Top Country Albums and No. 14 on the Billboard 200, a strong showing three decades into McGraw's career.

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