2001 Trace Adkins – Chrome

Chrome is the fourth studio album by American country music singer Trace Adkins. It was released on October 9, 2001, on Capitol Records Nashville. The album produced three singles for Adkins on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts: “I’m Tryin'” at No. 6, “Help Me Understand” at No. 17, and the title track at No. 10. It has also been certified gold by the RIAA. The album was produced by Trey Bruce and Dann Huff.

The album’s title track was later covered by Jeffrey Steele on his 2003 album Gold, Platinum, Chrome, and Steele.

Tracks

Chrome (Jeff Steele; Anthony Smith) 03:22
Help Me Understand (Chris Farren; Steve Mac; Wayne Hector) 03:59
3  Once Upon A Fool Ago (Sonny Tillis; Ned McElroy) 04:28
I’m Tryin’ (Chris Wallin; Jeff Steele; Anthony Smith) 04:51
5  Thankful Man (Stephen Allen Davis) 03:28
6  I’m Payin’ For It Now (Trace Adkins; Trey Bruce) 03:52
7  And There Was You (Tom Shapiro; Mark Nesler) 03:39
8  Come Home (Ed Hill; Mark Sanders; Bob DiPiero) 03:31
9  Scream (Marc Beeson; Jim Collins) 04:04
10  I’m Goin’ Back (Craig Wiseman; Bobby Terry; Catt Gravitt) 04:07
11  Give Me You (Casey Beathard; Kevin Horne) 03:24
12  Love Me Like There’s No Tomorrow (Marc Beeson; Jim Collins) 03:47

Musicians

1 Chrome

BassMike Brignardello
DrumsChris McHugh
GuitarDann Huff
GuitarBrent Mason
Acoustic GuitarBiff Watson
Steel GuitarPaul Franklin
KeyboardsJohn Hobbs
FiddleLarry Franklin
Background VocalsRussell Terrell
VocalsTrace Adkins


2 Help Me Understand

BassMike Brignardello
DrumsChris McHugh
GuitarDann Huff
GuitarBrent Mason
Acoustic GuitarBiff Watson
Steel GuitarPaul Franklin
KeyboardsJohn Hobbs
KeyboardsTim Akers
FiddleLarry Franklin
PercussionEric Darken
Background VocalsRussell Terrell
VocalsTrace Adkins


3 Once Upon A Fool Ago

BassAlison Prestwood
DrumsGreg Morrow
GuitarJT Corenflos
GuitarPat Buchanan
Acoustic GuitarMichael Spriggs
Steel GuitarSteve Hinson
MandolinJonathan Yudkin
PianoTony Harrell
SynthesizerBrian Siewert
ProgrammingTrey Bruce
ViolinJonathan Yudkin
Background VocalsWes Hightower
Background VocalsCurtis Wright
VocalsTrace Adkins


4 I’m Tryin’

BassMike Brignardello
DrumsLonnie Wilson
GuitarDann Huff
GuitarBrent Mason
Acoustic GuitarBartholomew James Lowry
Steel GuitarPaul Franklin
MandocelloJonathan Yudkin
KeyboardsSteve Nathan
CelloJonathan Yudkin
ViolinJonathan Yudkin
PercussionEric Darken
Background VocalsRussell Terrell
VocalsTrace Adkins


5 Thankful Man

BassAlison Prestwood
DrumsGreg Morrow
GuitarPat Buchanan
Acoustic GuitarMichael Spriggs
Steel GuitarSteve Hinson
PianoTony Harrell
SynthesizerBrian Siewert
ViolinJonathan Yudkin
PercussionTrey Bruce
Background VocalsRussell Terrell
Background VocalsThom Flora
VocalsTrace Adkins


6 I’m Payin’ For It Now

BassAlison Prestwood
DrumsGreg Morrow
GuitarJT Corenflos
GuitarPat Buchanan
Acoustic GuitarMichael Spriggs
Steel GuitarSteve Hinson
PianoTony Harrell
SynthesizerBrian Siewert
ViolinJonathan Yudkin
Background VocalsWes Hightower
Background VocalsCurtis Wright
VocalsTrace Adkins


7 And There Was You

BassAlison Prestwood
DrumsGreg Morrow
GuitarJT Corenflos
GuitarPat Buchanan
Acoustic GuitarMichael Spriggs
Steel GuitarSteve Hinson
PianoTony Harrell
SynthesizerBrian Siewert
ProgrammingTrey Bruce
ViolinJonathan Yudkin
Background VocalsWes Hightower
Background VocalsCurtis Wright
VocalsTrace Adkins


8 Come Home

BassAlison Prestwood
DrumsGreg Morrow
Guitar (solo)JT Corenflos
GuitarPat Buchanan
Acoustic GuitarMichael Spriggs
Steel GuitarSteve Hinson
Hammond OrganTony Harrell
PianoTony Harrell
SynthesizerBrian Siewert
ProgrammingTrey Bruce
StringsJonathan Yudkin
Background VocalsWes Hightower
Background VocalsChris Rodriguez
VocalsTrace Adkins


9 Scream

BassMike Brignardello
DrumsLonnie Wilson
GuitarDann Huff
GuitarBrent Mason
Acoustic GuitarBartholomew James Lowry
Steel GuitarPaul Franklin
KeyboardsSteve Nathan
FiddleJonathan Yudkin
PercussionEric Darken
Background VocalsRussell Terrell
VocalsTrace Adkins


10 I’m Goin’ Back

BassAlison Prestwood
DrumsGreg Morrow
Guitar (solo)Pat Buchanan
GuitarJT Corenflos
Acoustic GuitarMichael Spriggs
Steel GuitarSteve Hinson
SynthesizerBrian Siewert
ProgrammingTrey Bruce
AccordionTony Harrell
Jew’s HarpTim Coats
ViolinJonathan Yudkin
Background VocalsWes Hightower
Background VocalsChris Rodriguez
VocalsTrace Adkins


11 Give Me You

BassAlison Prestwood
DrumsGreg Morrow
GuitarPat Buchanan
Acoustic GuitarMichael Spriggs
Steel GuitarSteve Hinson
PianoTony Harrell
SynthesizerBrian Siewert
ProgrammingTrey Bruce
ViolinJonathan Yudkin
Background VocalsRussell Terrell
Background VocalsThom Flora
VocalsTrace Adkins


12 Love Me Like There’s No Tomorrow

BassMike Brignardello
DrumsLonnie Wilson
GuitarDann Huff
GuitarJerry McPherson
Acoustic GuitarBartholomew James Lowry
Steel GuitarPaul Franklin
KeyboardsTim Akers
KeyboardsMatt Rollings
FiddleAubrey Haynie
Background VocalsRussell Terrell
VocalsTrace Adkins

Liner Notes

Producer – Dann Huff (Tracks 1, 2, 4, 9, 12)
Producer – Trey Bruce (Tracks 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11)
Edited By – Shawn Simpson, Christopher Rowe (Tracks 1, 2, 4, 9, 12)
Engineer (Additional) – John Kunz, Luke Wooten, Jason Garner (Tracks 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11)
Mastered By – Glenn Meadows
Mixed By – Mike Shipley, Greg Droman (Tracks 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11)
Mixed By (Assistant) – Jeff Burns, Brian Vibberts, Todd Gunnerson (Tracks 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11)
Recorded By – Jeff Balding (Tracks 1, 2, 4, 9, 12)
Recorded By – David Buchanan (Tracks 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11)
Recorded By (Additional) – Mark Hagen (Tracks 1, 2, 4, 9, 12)
Recorded By (Assistant) – Jed Hackett, Eric Bickel, Marc Capps (Tracks 1, 2, 4, 9, 12)
Recorded By (Assistant) – Eric Bickel (Tracks 3, 6, 7, 8, 10)
Recorded By (Assistant) – Jey Tuner, Eric Tonkin (Tracks 5, 11)

Design – Torne White
Photography – Nigel Parry

Mastered At Masterfonics
Mixed At Emerald Entertainment
Mixed At Record One
Mixed At Sound Kitchen
Recorded At Emerald Entertainment
Recorded At SoundShop Studios
Recorded At Tracking Room, Nashville, TN
Recorded At Sound Kitchen, Franklin, TN
Phonographic Copyright Capitol Records
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