Studio Album · No. 6
Set This Circus Down Songwriting Credits by Tim McGraw
Produced by Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw, James Stroud · Engineered by Julian King, Mike Shipley, Doug Sax
Curb Records
Country pop
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Authorship
Holds writing credit on 0 of 14 tracks
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.
Lyricist0%
Composer0%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
21
Lyricists
3
Producers
4
No.1 Singles
3 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2001
Released
Data Insight
Set This Circus Down produced four straight No. 1 country singles and, as usual, Tim McGraw wrote none of them. 'Grown Men Don't Cry,' 'The Cowboy in Me,' and 'Angry All the Time' came from Nashville writers like Tom Douglas, Craig Wiseman, and Bruce Robison, with Faith Hill adding backing vocals to 'Angry All the Time.' McGraw co-produced. The 3x Platinum album shows his consistency as a hit-picker at the peak of his radio dominance.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Cowboy in Me
#1
|
Al AndersonCraig WisemanJeffrey Steele | Al AndersonCraig WisemanJeffrey Steele | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Telluride
|
Brett JamesTroy Verges | Brett JamesTroy Verges | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
You Get Used to Somebody
|
Steve BogardTom Shapiro | Steve BogardTom Shapiro | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Unbroken
#1
|
Annie RoboffHolly Lamar | Annie RoboffHolly Lamar | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Things Change
|
Chris LindseyBill LutherAimee MayoMarv Green | Chris LindseyBill LutherAimee MayoMarv Green | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Angel Boy
|
Danny Orton | Danny Orton | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Forget About Us
|
Mark Collie | Mark Collie | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Take Me Away from Here
|
Jeff StevensSteve Bogard | Jeff StevensSteve Bogard | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Smilin'
|
Chris LindseyBill LutherAimee MayoMarv Green | Chris LindseyBill LutherAimee MayoMarv Green | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Set This Circus Down
|
Bill LutherJosh Kear | Bill LutherJosh Kear | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Angry All the Time
#1
|
Bruce Robison | Bruce Robison | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)Faith Hill (Background Vocals) |
| 12 |
Let Me Love You
|
Chris LindseyBill LutherAimee MayoMarv Green | Chris LindseyBill LutherAimee MayoMarv Green | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Grown Men Don't Cry
#1
|
Tom DouglasSteve Seskin | Tom DouglasSteve Seskin | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Why We Said Goodbye
|
Tom DouglasBilly Kirsch | Tom DouglasBilly Kirsch | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawJames Stroud | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Set This Circus Down
Did Tim McGraw write Set This Circus Down?
No. Tim McGraw wrote none of the fourteen tracks, though he co-produced the album. The songs came from writers such as Craig Wiseman, Jeffrey Steele, Bruce Robison, and Tom Douglas.
Who wrote "The Cowboy in Me"?
"The Cowboy in Me" was written by Al Anderson, Craig Wiseman, and Jeffrey Steele. It became one of four No. 1 country singles from the album.
Is Faith Hill on Set This Circus Down?
Yes, in a supporting role. Faith Hill sings backing vocals on "Angry All the Time," a song written by Bruce Robison that reached No. 1 on the country chart.
How did Set This Circus Down perform?
Set This Circus Down was certified 3x Platinum and produced four consecutive No. 1 country singles, extending Tim McGraw's run at country radio.