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I'm Tryin'

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B-side
  
"Chrome"

Genre
  
Country

Label
  
Capitol Nashville

Released
  
July 2, 2001

Length
  
4:45 (album version)

Writer(s)
  
Jeffrey Steele Anthony Smith Chris Wallin

"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.

  • 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.

    References

    I'm Tryin' Wikipedia
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