Let It Go (Tim McGraw album)
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Let It Go is the eleventh album by Tim McGraw
. Released on March 27, 2007, it was his first studio album in two and a half years. Let It Go entered the U.S. Billboard 200
at number one with sales of 325,000. The album has produced seven Top 20 chart singles on the Billboard
Hot Country Songs
charts, including one number one; one of these seven songs was included only on later issues of the album. Of all McGraw's albums, this one has produced the most singles, seven.
" (written by Big Kenny of Big & Rich
), reached the top of the country charts in early 2007, giving McGraw his first number one hit since "Back When" in late 2004. Following "Last Dollar" was a #7 country hit in "I Need You", a duet with wife Faith Hill
. Shortly after the latter was released, McGraw charted with a live rendition of the song "If You're Reading This
", which McGraw performed live at the Academy of Country Music
awards in May 2007. A month after this song entered the charts, the album was re-issued with "If You're Reading This" added to the track listing, and that song was officially issued as a single, reaching #3 on the country charts.
"If You're Reading This" was followed in late 2007 by "Suspicions", a cover of the Eddie Rabbitt
number one hit from 1979. This cover became the second Top 40 hit of McGraw's career to miss the Top Ten, peaking at #12 on Hot Country Songs. Following it were "Kristofferson" (which also failed to make the Top Ten, peaking at #16) and, in mid-2008, the title track, which peaked at #2 in early December. A seventh single, "Nothin' to Die For", was released in January 2009. It entered the Hot Country Songs chart at #57 in late December, before its official release.
chart at # 1, his fourth #1 album, and on the Top Country Albums number-one album his eleventh album at #1.
Tim McGraw
Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an American country singer and actor. Many of McGraw's albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in the US, making him the eighth best-selling artist, and the third best-selling country singer, in the...
. Released on March 27, 2007, it was his first studio album in two and a half years. Let It Go entered the U.S. Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
at number one with sales of 325,000. The album has produced seven Top 20 chart singles on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
charts, including one number one; one of these seven songs was included only on later issues of the album. Of all McGraw's albums, this one has produced the most singles, seven.
Content
The first single from the album, "Last Dollar (Fly Away)Last Dollar (Fly Away)
"Last Dollar "is the title of a country music song written by Big Kenny, one half of the duo Big & Rich. It was recorded by Tim McGraw for his 2007 album Let It Go...
" (written by Big Kenny of Big & Rich
Big & Rich
Big & Rich is an American country music duo composed of Big Kenny and John Rich. Both members alternate as lead vocalists and play rhythm guitar...
), reached the top of the country charts in early 2007, giving McGraw his first number one hit since "Back When" in late 2004. Following "Last Dollar" was a #7 country hit in "I Need You", a duet with wife Faith Hill
Faith Hill
Faith Hill is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S...
. Shortly after the latter was released, McGraw charted with a live rendition of the song "If You're Reading This
If You're Reading This
"If You're Reading This" is the title of a song by American country music artist Tim McGraw. The song was first performed at the Academy of Country Music awards, which were held in Las Vegas, Nevada and aired May 15, 2007 on CBS...
", which McGraw performed live at the Academy of Country Music
Academy of Country Music
The Academy of Country Music was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California as the Country & Western Music Academy. Whereas the Country Music Association, founded in 1958, was based in Nashville, the Academy sought to promote country music in the western states. Among those involved in the...
awards in May 2007. A month after this song entered the charts, the album was re-issued with "If You're Reading This" added to the track listing, and that song was officially issued as a single, reaching #3 on the country charts.
"If You're Reading This" was followed in late 2007 by "Suspicions", a cover of the Eddie Rabbitt
Eddie Rabbitt
Edward Thomas "Eddie" Rabbitt was an American singer-songwriter and musician. His career began as a songwriter in the late 1960s, springboarding to a recording career after composing hits such as "Kentucky Rain" for Elvis Presley in 1970 and "Pure Love" for Ronnie Milsap in 1974...
number one hit from 1979. This cover became the second Top 40 hit of McGraw's career to miss the Top Ten, peaking at #12 on Hot Country Songs. Following it were "Kristofferson" (which also failed to make the Top Ten, peaking at #16) and, in mid-2008, the title track, which peaked at #2 in early December. A seventh single, "Nothin' to Die For", was released in January 2009. It entered the Hot Country Songs chart at #57 in late December, before its official release.
Track listing
- "Last Dollar (Fly Away)Last Dollar (Fly Away)"Last Dollar "is the title of a country music song written by Big Kenny, one half of the duo Big & Rich. It was recorded by Tim McGraw for his 2007 album Let It Go...
" (Big Kenny) – 4:30 - "I'm Workin'" (Darrell ScottDarrell ScottJames Darrell Scott known as Darrell Scott , the son of musician Wayne Scott with whom he has collaborated, is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He moved as a child to East Gary, Indiana. He was playing professionally by his teens in Southern California, later living in...
, Lori McKennaLori McKennaLori McKenna is an American folk singer/songwriter. She lives in Stoughton, Massachusetts with her husband and five children.-Early work:...
) – 3:40 - "Let It GoLet It Go (Tim McGraw song)"Let It Go" is the title of a song written by Aimee Mayo, Bill Luther, and Tom Douglas. It was recorded by American country music singer Tim McGraw on his 2007 album Let It Go...
" (Aimee MayoAimee MayoAimee Mayo is an American songwriter, primarily known for writing country hits for artists such as Lonestar, Martina McBride, Sara Evans, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and Kellie Pickler. Mayo owns her own publishing company, Little Blue Typewriter Music.-Biography:Aimee Mayo grew up in Gadsden, Alabama...
, Bill Luther, Tom DouglasTom Douglas (songwriter)Thomas Stevenson "Tom" Douglas is an American country music songwriter. Active since the early 1990s, he has written Top Ten hits for John Michael Montgomery, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Collin Raye and others....
) – 3:45 - "Whiskey and You" (Chris StapletonChris StapletonChris Stapleton is an American country, bluegrass, and rock musician. He co-wrote the singles "Never Wanted Nothing More" for Kenny Chesney, "Swing" for Trace Adkins, "Your Man" for Josh Turner, "Keep On Lovin' You" for Steel Magnolia and "Come Back Song" for Darius Rucker.Between 2008 and 2010,...
, Lee Thomas MillerLee Thomas MillerLee Thomas Miller is an American country music songwriter and occasional record producer. His credits include the Number One country hits "The World" and "I'm Still a Guy" for Brad Paisley and "You're Gonna Miss This" for Trace Adkins, as well as Top Ten hits for Terri Clark, Joe Nichols, and...
) – 3:47 - "SuspicionsSuspicions (Eddie Rabbitt song)"Suspicions" is a country music song. It was originally recorded and released as a single in 1979 by Eddie Rabbitt from his album Loveline; his version was a Number One hit on the Billboard country music charts and a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100...
" (David MalloyDavid MalloyDavid Ernest Malloy is an American Country Music and Pop songwriter, record producer and A&R executive with 41 Number One Billboard Hits. He has received multiple Grammy nominations, as writer and/or producer, and has worked with many artists and projects including USA for Africa, superstars Tim...
, Eddie RabbittEddie RabbittEdward Thomas "Eddie" Rabbitt was an American singer-songwriter and musician. His career began as a songwriter in the late 1960s, springboarding to a recording career after composing hits such as "Kentucky Rain" for Elvis Presley in 1970 and "Pure Love" for Ronnie Milsap in 1974...
, Even Stevens, Randy McCormick) – 5:16 - "KristoffersonKristofferson (song)"Kristofferson" is the title of a country music song written by Anthony Smith and Reed Nielsen. It was recorded by singer Tim McGraw on his 2007 album Let It Go. Released in early 2008 as the album's fifth single...
" (Anthony Smith, Reed Nielsen) – 3:23 - "Put Your Lovin' on Me" (Hillary LindseyHillary LindseyHillary Lindsey is a country music singer-songwriter. As a songwriter, she has written songs with or for Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Sara Evans, Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, and Tim McGraw. One of her compositions, Underwood's Number One hit "Jesus, Take the Wheel",...
, Luke LairdLuke LairdLuke Laird is an American country music songwriter. He is best known for co-writing singles recorded by Carrie Underwood....
) – 3:34 - "Nothin' to Die ForNothin' to Die For"Nothin' to Die For" is the title of a country music song written by Lee Thomas Miller and Craig Wiseman. It was recorded by Tim McGraw on his 2007 album Let It Go, and released in January 2009 as the album's seventh single. It is McGraw's fifty-first chart entry on the Billboard country charts...
" (Craig WisemanCraig WisemanCraig Michael Wiseman is an American country music songwriter. Active since the late 1980s as a songwriter, he has had his songs recorded by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, and several other acts....
, Miller) – 4:13 - "Between the River and Me" (Brad Warren, Brett Warren, Brett BeaversBrett BeaversBrett Beavers, born in Waco, Texas, is an American country music songwriter and producer and the co-author of the book Something Worth Leaving Behind.-Background:...
) – 3:53 - "Train #10" (Tim McGraw, Brad Warren, Brett Warren) – 3:58
- "I Need YouI Need You (Tim McGraw & Faith Hill song)"I Need You" is the title of a song written by David Lee and Tony Lane, and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw and his wife, Faith Hill as a duet. It was released in April 2007 as the second single from the album, Let It Go...
" (David Lee, Tony Lane) – 4:08- duet with Faith HillFaith HillFaith Hill is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S...
- duet with Faith Hill
- "Comin' Home" (Rivers RutherfordRivers RutherfordRivers Rutherford is an American country music songwriter. Active since the mid-1990s as a songwriter, he has penned several Number One country hits, including "Ain't Nothing 'bout You" by Brooks & Dunn, which was the Number One country song of 2001 according to Billboard...
, Steve McEwanSteve McEwanSteve McEwan is a British-born hit songwriter, artist, and musician. His songs have been recorded by country music artists including Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill and Keith Urban...
) – 4:06 - "Shotgun Rider" (Smith, Jeffrey SteeleJeffrey SteeleJeffrey LeVasseur is an American country music singer and songwriter, more commonly known by the name Jeffrey Steele...
, Sherrié AustinSherrié AustinSherrie Veronica Krenn is an Australian actress and singer, known professionally as Sherrié Austin. Active as a singer since her teenage years, Sherrié initially recorded as one half of the duo Colorhaus, which also featured Phil Radford...
) – 4:21- duet with Faith Hill
- "If You're Reading ThisIf You're Reading This"If You're Reading This" is the title of a song by American country music artist Tim McGraw. The song was first performed at the Academy of Country Music awards, which were held in Las Vegas, Nevada and aired May 15, 2007 on CBS...
" (McGraw, Brad Warren, Brett Warren) – 4:12- Live recording from 2007 Academy of Country MusicAcademy of Country MusicThe Academy of Country Music was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California as the Country & Western Music Academy. Whereas the Country Music Association, founded in 1958, was based in Nashville, the Academy sought to promote country music in the western states. Among those involved in the...
awards - Only available on mid-2007 re-issues of album
- Live recording from 2007 Academy of Country Music
Chart performance
Let It Go entered the U.S. Billboard 200Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
chart at # 1, his fourth #1 album, and on the Top Country Albums number-one album his eleventh album at #1.
Charts
| Charts (2008/2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums Chart Canadian Albums Chart The Canadian Albums Chart is the official album sales chart in Canada. It is compiled every Wednesday by U.S.-based music sales tracking company Nielsen Soundscan, and published every Thursday by Jam! Canoe and Billboard, along with its sister charts the Canadian Singles Chart and the Canadian BDS... |
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| U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
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| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 1 |
Sales and Certifications
| Region | Provider | Certification | Sales/Shipments |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | RIAA | Platinum | 1,000,000+ |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales... |
US Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
CAN Canadian Hot 100 The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007... |
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| 2007 | "Last Dollar (Fly Away)" | 1 | 13 | — |
| "I Need You" (with Faith Hill Faith Hill Faith Hill is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S... ) |
8 | 50 | 75 | |
| "If You're Reading This" | 3 | 41 | 81 | |
| "Suspicions" | 12 | 87 | — | |
| 2008 | "Kristofferson" | 16 | 110 | — |
| "Let It Go" | 2 | 47 | 75 | |
| 2009 | "Nothin' to Die For" | 5 | 68 | 76 |
Personnel
- Dean Brown - fiddleFiddleThe term fiddle may refer to any bowed string musical instrument, most often the violin. It is also a colloquial term for the instrument used by players in all genres, including classical music...
, mandolinMandolinA mandolin is a musical instrument in the lute family . It descends from the mandore, a soprano member of the lute family. The mandolin soundboard comes in many shapes—but generally round or teardrop-shaped, sometimes with scrolls or other projections. A mandolin may have f-holes, or a single... - David Dunkley - percussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
- Denny Hemingson - electric guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
, acoustic guitarAcoustic guitarAn acoustic guitar is a guitar that uses only an acoustic sound board. The air in this cavity resonates with the vibrational modes of the string and at low frequencies, which depend on the size of the box, the chamber acts like a Helmholtz resonator, increasing or decreasing the volume of the sound...
, steel guitarSteel guitarSteel guitar is a type of guitar or the method of playing the instrument. Developed in Hawaii in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a steel guitar is usually positioned horizontally; strings are plucked with one hand, while the other hand changes the pitch of one or more strings with the use...
, DobroDobroDobro is a registered trademark, now owned by Gibson Guitar Corporation and used for a particular design of resonator guitar.The name has a long and involved history, interwoven with that of the resonator guitar...
, baritone guitarBaritone guitarThe baritone guitar is a variation on the standard guitar, with a longer scale length that allows it to be tuned to a lower range. It first appeared in the classical music realm...
, slide guitarSlide guitarSlide guitar or bottleneck guitar is a particular method or technique for playing the guitar. The term slide refers to the motion of the slide against the strings, while bottleneck refers to the original material of choice for such slides: the necks of glass bottles... - John Marcus - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Billy MasonBilly MasonBilly "Thunder" Mason is an American drummer who is a member of Tim McGraw's touring band, The Dancehall Doctors. He has toured and/or recorded with numerous artists such as Tobin Sprout, Faith Hill, Bill Anderson, Paulette Carlson, among others. Mason has also trained with drummer Charlie Adams....
- drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, percussion - Jeff McMahon - pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, organ, keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, synthesizerSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones... - Bob Miner - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolinMandolinA mandolin is a musical instrument in the lute family . It descends from the mandore, a soprano member of the lute family. The mandolin soundboard comes in many shapes—but generally round or teardrop-shaped, sometimes with scrolls or other projections. A mandolin may have f-holes, or a single...
, banjoBanjoIn the 1830s Sweeney became the first white man to play the banjo on stage. His version of the instrument replaced the gourd with a drum-like sound box and included four full-length strings alongside a short fifth-string. There is no proof, however, that Sweeney invented either innovation. This new... - Darran Smith - electric guitar, acoustic guitar