I'm Tryin'
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| "I'm Tryin'" | ||||
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| Single by Trace Adkins | ||||
| from the album Chrome | ||||
| B-side | "Chrome"[1] | |||
| Released | July 2, 2001 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:44 (album version) | |||
| Label | Capitol Nashville | |||
| Writer(s) | Jeffrey Steele Anthony Smith Chris Wallin |
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| Producer(s) | Dann Huff | |||
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"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. .
Contents
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 |
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| 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 |
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| US Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 50 |
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