Studio Album · No. 12
Two Lanes of Freedom Songwriting Credits by Tim McGraw
Produced by Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw · Engineered by Julian King, Chris Lord-Alge, Ted Jensen
Big Machine Records
CountryCountry pop
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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
26
Lyricists
2
Producers
500,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2013
Released
Data Insight
Two Lanes of Freedom was Tim McGraw's first album for Big Machine Records after leaving Curb, and it kept his usual authorship pattern: he wrote none of the eleven tracks. The standout 'Highway Don't Care' pairs him with Taylor Swift on guest vocals and Keith Urban on lead guitar, a rare star-studded collaboration written by outside writers. Byron Gallimore and McGraw produced. It went Gold and reset his career on a new label.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Two Lanes of Freedom
|
Jaren JohnstonJennifer Schott | Jaren JohnstonJennifer Schott | Byron GallimoreTim McGraw | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
One of Those Nights
#3
|
Luke LairdRodney ClawsonChris Tompkins | Luke LairdRodney ClawsonChris Tompkins | Byron GallimoreTim McGraw | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Friend of a Friend
|
Mark IrwinJosh KearAndrew Dorff | Mark IrwinJosh KearAndrew Dorff | Byron GallimoreTim McGraw | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Southern Girl
#4
|
Jaren JohnstonRodney ClawsonLee Thomas Miller | Jaren JohnstonRodney ClawsonLee Thomas Miller | Byron GallimoreTim McGraw | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Truck Yeah
#11
|
Chris JansonDanny MyrickPreston BrustChris Lucas | Chris JansonDanny MyrickPreston BrustChris Lucas | Byron GallimoreTim McGraw | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Nashville Without You
|
Kyle JacobsJoe LeathersRuston Kelly | Kyle JacobsJoe LeathersRuston Kelly | Byron GallimoreTim McGraw | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Book of John
|
Jon NiteGreg Becker | Jon NiteGreg Becker | Byron GallimoreTim McGraw | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Mexicoma
|
James T. SlaterBrad WarrenBrett Warren | James T. SlaterBrad WarrenBrett Warren | Byron GallimoreTim McGraw | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Number 37405
|
Tom DouglasTroy Jones | Tom DouglasTroy Jones | Byron GallimoreTim McGraw | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
It's Your World
|
Scott StepakoffJosh OsborneShane McAnally | Scott StepakoffJosh OsborneShane McAnally | Byron GallimoreTim McGraw | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Highway Don't Care
#4
|
Mark IrwinJosh KearBrad WarrenBrett Warren | Mark IrwinJosh KearBrad WarrenBrett Warren | Byron GallimoreTim McGraw | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)Taylor Swift (Featured Vocals)Keith Urban (Lead Guitar) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 30 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Two Lanes of Freedom
Did Tim McGraw write Two Lanes of Freedom?
No. Tim McGraw wrote none of the eleven standard tracks, though he co-produced. The songs came from Nashville writers such as Jaren Johnston, Luke Laird, and Shane McAnally.
Who is featured on "Highway Don't Care"?
"Highway Don't Care" features Taylor Swift on guest vocals and Keith Urban on lead guitar. It was written by Mark Irwin, Josh Kear, and the Warren Brothers, and became one of the album's biggest hits.
Was Two Lanes of Freedom Tim McGraw's first Big Machine album?
Yes. It was his debut for Big Machine Records after a long and litigious run with Curb, marking a fresh start for his career in 2013.
How did Two Lanes of Freedom perform?
The album was certified Gold and produced several top-five country hits, including "One of Those Nights," "Highway Don't Care," and "Southern Girl."