I'm American
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| Studio album by Billy Ray Cyrus | ||||
| Released | June 28, 2011 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 32:26 | |||
| Label | Buena Vista | |||
| Producer | Buddy Cannon | |||
| Billy Ray Cyrus chronology | ||||
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| Entertainment Weekly | B− |
| Taste of Country |  |
I'm American is the twelfth studio album released by country music singer-songwriter Billy Ray Cyrus.
The album, released on June 28, 2011, is composed of patriotic songs, including a re-recording of Cyrus' song "Some Gave All", which originally appeared on his debut album of the same name. The re-recording features vocals from country music singers Darryl Worley, Craig Morgan, and Jamey Johnson. It was intended on being released as the album's first single, however, in 2011, the single was changed to "Runway Lights". The second single, "Nineteen", was released on September 26, 2011.
I'm American was initially scheduled to be released in November 2010. After being pushed back numerous times, it was released on June 28, 2011. In early 2011, a re-recording of "Some Gave All" was planned to be the first single released from the album. The song, which features vocals from country music singers Darryl Worley, Craig Morgan, and Jamey Johnson, was pulled from radio and replaced with "Runway Lights". The latter song is being released as the lead-off single from the album. "Runway Lights" is also the theme song to Cyrus' new show, Surprise Homecoming, which debuted on TLC, May 30, 2011.
On May 12, 2011, Cyrus announced via The Boot, that he was planning on retiring from recording after releasing I'm American, but he stated that he would continue to perform live because he "loves playing in a band." However he wrote numerous songs surrounding issues with the separation and reconciliation with his wife, and wants to record those for one final album.
I'm American debuted at number 153 on the US Billboard 200 and number 24 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums, with first week sales of 3,797 copies. The album's first single, Runway Lights", failed to enter the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. However, the second single, "Nineteen", debuted on the country chart at number 58 for the week ending October 8, 2011. It is Cyrus' first charted single since "A Good Day" peaked at number 59 on the country chart in September 2009.
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