Broken In
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Broken In is the third album by American
country music singer Trent Willmon
. It was released in February 2008 on the independent Compadre Records
label. None of its singles — the title track, "There Is a God
" or "Cold Beer and a Fishing Pole" — entered the Hot Country Songs
charts. The track "It Doesn't Mean I Don't Love You" was previously recorded by the duo McHayes
, whose version from their unreleased 2003 album Lessons in Lonely was a #41-peaking country single in 2003.
Two of the album's songs were later recorded by other artists. Jason Aldean
released "The Truth" as a single from his 2009 album Wide Open
. Lee Ann Womack
released "There Is a God
" in November 2009 as the lead-off single for her upcoming seventh studio album.
United States
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country music singer Trent Willmon
Trent Willmon
Trent Willmon is an American country music artist. Active since 1998 as a songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee, Willmon was signed to Columbia Records in 2004. He released two albums for the label and charted six singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts before exiting Columbia in 2006...
. It was released in February 2008 on the independent Compadre Records
Compadre Records
Compadre Records is a Houston-based independent record label that specializes in roots music. Compadre’s artists include Billy Joe Shaver, Honeybrowne, Suzy Bogguss, Flaco Jimenez, James McMurtry, Trent Willmon, Hayes Carll, among others...
label. None of its singles — the title track, "There Is a God
There Is a God
"There Is a God" is the title of a song written by Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley, and recorded by American country artist Lee Ann Womack. It was released in November 2009 as the lead-off single to her upcoming seventh studio album.-Content:...
" or "Cold Beer and a Fishing Pole" — entered the Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
charts. The track "It Doesn't Mean I Don't Love You" was previously recorded by the duo McHayes
McHayes
McHayes was an American country music duo established in 2003 by Wade Hayes , along with musician Mark McClurg . Prior to the duo's foundation, Hayes was a solo artist, and McClurg was a member of Alan Jackson's road band, The Strayhorns...
, whose version from their unreleased 2003 album Lessons in Lonely was a #41-peaking country single in 2003.
Two of the album's songs were later recorded by other artists. Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean
Jason Aldine Williams is an American country music singer, known professionally as Jason Aldean. Since 2005, Aldean has recorded for Broken Bow Records, an independent record label for which he has released four albums and twelve singles...
released "The Truth" as a single from his 2009 album Wide Open
Wide Open (Jason Aldean album)
-Album:-Certifications:-End of year charts:-Singles:...
. Lee Ann Womack
Lee Ann Womack
Lee Ann Womack is an American country music singer and songwriter, who is best known for her old fashioned-styled country music songs that often discuss subjects such as cheating and lost love....
released "There Is a God
There Is a God
"There Is a God" is the title of a song written by Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley, and recorded by American country artist Lee Ann Womack. It was released in November 2009 as the lead-off single to her upcoming seventh studio album.-Content:...
" in November 2009 as the lead-off single for her upcoming seventh studio album.
Track listing
- "Broken In" (Rhett AkinsRhett AkinsThomas Rhett Akins Sr. is an American country singer and songwriter. Signed to Decca Records between 1994 and 1997, he released two albums for the label , followed by 1998's What Livin's All About on MCA Nashville. Friday Night in Dixie was released in 2002 on Audium Entertainment...
, Ben HayslipBen HayslipBen Hayslip is an American country music songwriter. Hayslip attended Evans High School near Augusta, Georgia where he was an All-State first baseman leading the Evans baseball team to the 1988 Georgia state championship...
, Gary Loyd) - 3:38 - "Dry County" (Rodney Clawson, Trent Willmon) - 3:12
- "It Doesn't Mean I Don't Love You" (Bobby PinsonBobby PinsonBobby Olen Pinson is an American country music artist. Signed to RCA Records in 2005, Pinson made his debut that year with his album Man Like Me. Its lead-off single, "Don't Ask Me How I Know", peaked at #16 on the Hot Country Songs charts, and was his only Top 40 country hit...
, Jeremy Spillman, Willmon) - 3:08 - "Cold Beer and a Fishin' Pole" (Casey BeathardCasey BeathardCasey Beathard is an American country music songwriter. The son of former NFL general manager Bobby Beathard, he has co-written singles for several country music recording artists, including Top Ten singles for Gary Allan, Billy Ray Cyrus, Trace Adkins, and Kenny Chesney...
, Phil O'Donnell) - 4:00 - "The Way I Remember It" (Clawson) - 4:01
- "The Good Ol' Days Are Gone" (Brandon Kinney, Willmon) - 3:01
- "How a Cowboy Lives" (Pinson, Spillman, Willmon) - 5:02
- "The TruthThe Truth (Trent Willmon song)"The Truth" is the title of a country music song written by Brett James and Ashley Monroe, and recorded by two different artists. It was first recorded by Trent Willmon on his 2008 album Broken In, and one year later by Jason Aldean on his album Wide Open...
" (Brett JamesBrett JamesBrett James Cornelius is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Signed to Career Records as a solo artist in 1995, James charted three singles and released a self-titled debut album that year...
, Ashley MonroeAshley MonroeAshley Monroe is an American country music singer-songwriter. She has released two solo singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The singles "Satisfied" and "I Don't Want To" reached #43 and #37, respectively...
) - 3:47 - "Little Set of Horns" (Spillman, Willmon) - 3:13
- "Tumbleweed Town" (Kinney, Willmon) - 4:40
- "I'll Love You Anyway" (Willmon) - 3:32
- "There Is a GodThere Is a God"There Is a God" is the title of a song written by Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley, and recorded by American country artist Lee Ann Womack. It was released in November 2009 as the lead-off single to her upcoming seventh studio album.-Content:...
" (Christopher DuBois, Ashley Gorley) - 6:41 - "There Is a God" (multimedia track)
Chart performance
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 33 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Heatseekers | 7 |
| U.S. Billboard Independent Albums | 30 |
External links
- [ Broken In] at Allmusic