Studio Album · No. 2
The Foundation Songwriting Credits by Zac Brown Band
Produced by Zac Brown, Keith Stegall
Atlantic / Home Grown / Bigger Picture
CountryCountry Rock
92%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Zac Brown Band carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Zac Brown Band
1 trackoutside writers
Zac Brown Band's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist92%
Composer92%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
8
Lyricists
2
Producers
3.4 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2008
Released
Data Insight
Zac Brown is credited on eleven of the twelve tracks, most of them with Wyatt Durrette, and the exception is the closer. Three of its singles reached the top 30 of the Hot 100, which is unusual reach for a country debut.
The Foundation is the band's major label debut, released in November 2008 on Atlantic. It has sold 3.4 million copies in the United States, is certified triple platinum, and carries "Chicken Fried", "Toes" and "Highway 20 Ride".
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Toes
#25
|
Zac BrownWyatt DurretteJohn Driskell HopkinsShawn Mullins | Zac BrownWyatt DurretteJohn Driskell HopkinsShawn Mullins | Zac BrownKeith Stegall | Zac Brown Band (Performer) |
| 2 |
Whatever It Is
#26
|
Zac BrownWyatt Durrette | Zac BrownWyatt Durrette | Zac BrownKeith Stegall | Zac Brown Band (Performer) |
| 3 |
Where the Boat Leaves From
|
Zac BrownWyatt Durrette | Zac BrownWyatt Durrette | Zac BrownKeith Stegall | Zac Brown Band (Performer) |
| 4 |
Violin Intro to Free
|
Jimmy De Martini | Jimmy De Martini | Zac BrownKeith Stegall | Zac Brown Band (Performer) |
| 5 |
Free
#34
|
Zac Brown | Zac Brown | Zac BrownKeith Stegall | Zac Brown Band (Performer) |
| 6 |
Chicken Fried
#20
|
Zac BrownWyatt Durrette | Zac BrownWyatt Durrette | Zac BrownKeith Stegall | Zac Brown Band (Performer) |
| 7 |
Mary
|
Zac BrownJoseph Cline | Zac BrownJoseph Cline | Zac BrownKeith Stegall | Zac Brown Band (Performer) |
| 8 |
Different Kind of Fine
|
Zac BrownWyatt DurretteNielson | Zac BrownWyatt DurretteNielson | Zac BrownKeith Stegall | Zac Brown Band (Performer) |
| 9 |
Highway 20 Ride
|
Zac BrownWyatt Durrette | Zac BrownWyatt Durrette | Zac BrownKeith Stegall | Zac Brown Band (Performer) |
| 10 |
It's Not OK
|
John Driskell Hopkins | John Driskell Hopkins | Zac BrownKeith Stegall | Zac Brown Band (Performer) |
| 11 |
Jolene
|
Ray LaMontagne | Ray LaMontagne | Zac BrownKeith Stegall | Zac Brown Band (Performer) |
| 12 |
Sic 'Em on a Chicken
|
Zac BrownJohn Driskell Hopkins | Zac BrownJohn Driskell Hopkins | Zac BrownKeith Stegall | Zac Brown Band (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 10 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions The Foundation
Who wrote The Foundation?
Zac Brown on eleven of the twelve tracks, mostly with Wyatt Durrette. John Driskell Hopkins and others co-write on several.
Who wrote "Chicken Fried"?
Zac Brown and Wyatt Durrette. It reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the country chart.
How did the album sell?
3.4 million copies in the United States as of September 2015. It is certified triple platinum by the RIAA.
Who produced it?
Zac Brown and Keith Stegall.
Which singles charted?
"Chicken Fried" at 20 on the Hot 100, "Toes" at 25, "Whatever It Is" at 26 and "Free" at 34.
How long is the album?
42:42 across twelve tracks.
Are engineering credits published?
No engineering credits are published on the album article.