"I'm Tryin'" | ||||
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Single by Trace Adkins | ||||
from the album Chrome | ||||
B-side | "Chrome" | |||
Released | July 2, 2001 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 4:45 (album version) | |||
Label | Capitol Nashville | |||
Songwriter(s) |
Jeffrey Steele Anthony Smith Chris Wallin |
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Producer(s) | Dann Huff | |||
Trace Adkins singles chronology | ||||
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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. .
"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.
The music video was directed by Steven Goldmann, and was filmed in Canada.
Compiled from liner notes.
"I'm Tryin'" debuted at number 58 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of July 7, 2001.