Studio Album · No. 8
Live Like You Were Dying Songwriting Credits by Tim McGraw
Produced by Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw, Darran Smith · Engineered by Julian King, Hank Williams, David Campbell
Curb Records
CountryCountry pop
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Authorship
Holds writing credit on 0 of 16 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 16 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Tim McGraw carries a lyricist or composer credit.
0 trackswritten by Tim McGraw
16 tracksoutside writers
Tim McGraw's roles on this album
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer0%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
16
Tracks
30
Lyricists
3
Producers
2
No.1 Singles
4 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2004
Released
Data Insight
Live Like You Were Dying is Tim McGraw's most acclaimed album, built around a title track that became a cultural touchstone, and he wrote none of it. 'Live Like You Were Dying,' written by Craig Wiseman and Tim Nichols after McGraw's father Tug McGraw was diagnosed with cancer, won the CMA Song of the Year. Byron Gallimore, McGraw, and Darran Smith produced, and Faith Hill and Rodney Crowell add backing vocals. The 4x Platinum album is the strongest evidence that McGraw's gift is choosing songs, not writing them.
Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
How Bad Do You Want It
|
Jim CollinsBill Luther | Jim CollinsBill Luther | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
My Old Friend
#6
|
Craig WisemanSteve McEwan | Craig WisemanSteve McEwan | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Can't Tell Me Nothin'
|
Steve BogardRick Giles | Steve BogardRick Giles | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Old Town New
|
Bruce RobisonDarrell Scott | Bruce RobisonDarrell Scott | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Live Like You Were Dying
#1
|
Craig WisemanTim Nichols | Craig WisemanTim Nichols | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Drugs or Jesus
#14
|
Brett JamesChris LindseyAimee MayoTroy Verges | Brett JamesChris LindseyAimee MayoTroy Verges | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Back When
#1
|
Jeff StevensStan LynchStephony Smith | Jeff StevensStan LynchStephony Smith | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Something's Broken
|
Casey BeathardKevin Horne | Casey BeathardKevin Horne | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Open Season on My Heart
|
Rodney CrowellJames T. Slater | Rodney CrowellJames T. Slater | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)Rodney Crowell (Background Vocals) |
| 10 |
Everybody Hates Me
|
Casey BeathardEd Hill | Casey BeathardEd Hill | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Walk Like a Man
|
Tom Douglas | Tom Douglas | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Blank Sheet of Paper
|
Don SchlitzBrad WarrenBrett Warren | Don SchlitzBrad WarrenBrett Warren | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)Faith Hill (Background Vocals) |
| 13 |
Just Be Your Tear
|
Craig WisemanTony Mullins | Craig WisemanTony Mullins | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Do You Want Fries with That
#5
|
Casey BeathardKerry Kurt Phillips | Casey BeathardKerry Kurt Phillips | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
Kill Myself
|
Bob DiPieroAnthony SmithBobby Terry | Bob DiPieroAnthony SmithBobby Terry | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 16 |
We Carry On
|
James T. SlaterTom Douglas | James T. SlaterTom Douglas | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Live Like You Were Dying
Did Tim McGraw write "Live Like You Were Dying"?
No. The title track was written by Craig Wiseman and Tim Nichols, inspired in part by the cancer diagnosis of McGraw's father, baseball player Tug McGraw. Tim McGraw did not write it or any other song on the album.
Did Tim McGraw write the Live Like You Were Dying album?
No. Tim McGraw wrote none of the sixteen tracks, though he co-produced. The songs came from Nashville writers such as Craig Wiseman, Casey Beathard, and Tom Douglas.
Did "Live Like You Were Dying" win awards?
Yes. The song won the CMA and ACM Song of the Year and a Grammy for Best Country Song, all credited to writers Craig Wiseman and Tim Nichols, with McGraw winning Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
How did Live Like You Were Dying sell?
The album was certified 4x Platinum in the US and is widely regarded as Tim McGraw's artistic and commercial peak of the 2000s.