I'm Tryin'
Not to be confused with I'm Tryna.
| "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 | 4:45 (album version) | |||
| Label | Capitol Nashville | |||
| Writer(s) | 
Jeffrey Steele Anthony Smith Chris Wallin  | |||
| 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. .
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  | 
|---|---|
| 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 | 
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 50 | 
References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 18. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
 - ↑ Chrome (CD booklet). Trace Adkins. Capitol Records. 2002. 30618.
 - ↑ "Trace Adkins – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Trace Adkins.
 - ↑ "Trace Adkins – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Trace Adkins.
 - ↑ "Best of 2001: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2001. Retrieved August 14, 2012.
 - ↑ "Best of 2002: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2002. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
 
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