I'm Tryin'
| "I'm Tryin'" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Chrome"[1] |
"I'm Tryin'" is a song written by Jeffrey Steele, Chris Wallin, and Anthony Smith and recorded by American country music artist Trace Adkins. It released in July 2001 as the lead-off single from his album Chrome. It peaked at number 6 in the United States. .
Content
"I'm Tryin'" is a mid-tempo narrated by a recently divorced man who is facing troubles in his life, such as working double shifts just to make enough money to pay alimony to his ex-wife. In the chorus, the male expresses his struggles.
Music video
The music video was directed by Steven Goldmann, and was filmed in Canada.
Personnel
Compiled from liner notes.[2]
- Trace Adkins — lead vocals
- Mike Brignardello — bass guitar
- Eric Darken — percussion
- Paul Franklin — steel guitar
- Dann Huff — electric guitar
- B. James Lowry — acoustic guitar
- Brent Mason — electric guitar
- Steve Nathan — keyboards
- Russell Terrell — background vocals
- Lonnie Wilson — drums
- Jonathan Yudkin — violin, cello, mandocello
Chart positions
"I'm Tryin'" debuted at number 58 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of July 7, 2001.
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 6 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 44 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2001) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 53 |
| Chart (2002) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 50 |
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 18. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
- ^ Chrome (CD booklet). Trace Adkins. Capitol Records. 2002. 30618.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Trace Adkins Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Trace Adkins Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2001: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2001. Retrieved August 14, 2012.
- ^ "Best of 2002: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2002. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
External links
 | This 2000s country song-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |