List of songs written by Jim McBride explained

Jim McBride has recorded songs that he wrote individually and with the following co-writers: Roger Murrah, Keith Stegall, Charlie Monk, Wayland Holyfield, Stewart Harris, Charlie Craig, Brent Mason, Peter McCann, Guy Clark, Alan Jackson, Steve Dean, Gary Overton, Sam Hogin, Dan Truman, Joy Lynn White, Jerry Salley, Chapin Hartford, Don Cook, Greg Holland, Nelson Larkin, Ken Mellons, Carson Chamberlain, Trace Adkins, Phil Barnhart, Wally Wilson, Bill Anderson, Tammy Cochran, Buddy Jewell, Luke Bryan and Steve Norman.

All recordings

Songs written by Jim McBride can be found on the following sites: AllMusic,[1] Discogs,[2] Genius,[3] Music VF,[4] Second Hand Songs,[5] Songview, aka ACE (on ASCAP, which reports both ASCAP & BMI songs written by Jim McBride),[6] Spirit Music Group,[7] Wikipedia, Category: Songs written by Jim McBride, and YouTube Playlist.[8] Print references used to help compile this list: the book "Hot Country Songs" by Joel Whitburn, 8th Edition, 1944–2012,[9] [10] and "Definitive Country: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Country Music and Its Performers" by Barry McCloud and contributing writers.[11] [12]

1970s

TITLECO-WRITERSARTISTSALBUM TITLERELEASE DATELABELPEAK CHART POSITIONSAWARDS
US BillboardUS BillboardR&R Charts
Hot Country SongsHot 100
"I Just Don't Feel at Home (In Your Arms)"N/AThe Hagers"I Just Don't Feel at Home" (A-Side) / "Summer Only Needs Its Autumn" (B-Side)1972Barnaby Records////
The Hagers - Music on the Country Side
Conny Van DykeConny Van Dyke1972////
Herman Lee Montgomery1975Mega Records////
"The Cost of Love Is Getting Higher"Roger MurrahThe HagersThe Hagers - Music on the Country Side1972Barnaby Records////
"I Might as Well be Home"N/APrice Mitchell"Mr. and Mrs. Untrue" (A-Side) / "I Might as Well be Home" (B-Side)1975Prize Records////
"I Don't Feel Like No Hero Tonight"N/AMickey GilleyThe Songs We Made Love To1979Epic / Playboy Records////
"Mothers and Daddys"(Alt. Title: "Mothers and Daddies")Roger MurrahJohn Wesley RylesLet the Night Begin1979MCA////
Mickey Gilley1979Epic / Jet / Playboy Records////
“We Let Love Fade Away”Roger MurrahLeon EveretteI Don't Want to Lose1978Orlando Records
  1. 89
///
Jan. 1979
“I'm Gettin’ Into Your Love”Roger MurrahRuby FallsJun-7950 States
  1. 56
///
/ Indicates not charting or no award(s)

1980s

TITLECO-WRITERSARTISTSALBUM TITLERELEASE DATELABELPEAK CHART POSITIONSAWARDS
US BillboardUS BillboardR&R Charts
Hot Country SongsHot 100
"Mothers and Daddys"(Alt. Title: "Mothers and Daddies")Roger MurrahDiana Trask1980Mercury Records////
“A Bridge That Just Won't Burn”Roger MurrahConway TwittyRest Your Love on MeOct. 1980MCA
  1. 3
//1981BMI Award
Number Ones1982
“If I Keep on Going Crazy”Roger MurrahMel McDanielI'm CountryfiedNov. 10, 1980Capitol Records////
Danny Hooper1981Saddletramp Records////
Leon EveretteIf I Keep On Going CrazyFeb. 27, 1981RCA
  1. 11
///
Leon Everette1983
Gene AllisonPicture-Disc Rallye Paris-Dakar(Country Hits 3)1985Extra Records & Tapes////
“Houston Blue”N/ADavid Rogers(single only)May-81Karl
  1. 88
///
“We’re Building Our Love on a Rock”Roger MurrahLou HobbsSept. 1981Kik
  1. 93
///
"Ten Years, Three Kids, and Two Loves Too Late"Roger MurrahCharlie Louvin1981First Generation Records////
Mel McDanielI'm Countryfied1980Capitol Records////
"Take Me to the Country" (A-Side) / "Ten Years, Three Kids, and Two Loves Too Late" (B-Side)1982
Bet Your Heart on MeN/AJohnny LeeSept. 28, 1981Full Moon / Asylum
  1. 1
  1. 54
//
"Bet Your Heart on Me" (A-Side) / "Pickin' Up Strangers" (B-Side)1981Asylum
All Star Country Gold (Various Artist)1982Sessions Records / Warner Special Products
Country Festival, Vol. 3 (Various Artists)1982WEA
Carter Edwards1986RCA / Nicholls N' Dimes Records////
The Maple Sugar Music Co.Showdown1985Signature Records & Tapes////
"Shame"N/AJohn ConleeBusted1982MCA////
“The Perfect Picture (to Fit My Frame of Mind)”Roger MurrahGary WolfOct. 1982Columbia
  1. 54
///
"Down in Louisiana"Keith StegallCharley PrideAug. 1983RCA / RCA Victor////
“This Bed's Not Big Enough”Charlie MonkLouise Mandrell"This Bed's Not Big Enough" (A Side) / "Playing Through the Heart" (B Side)1983RCA / RCA Victor
  1. 52
///
Close Up
I'm Not Through Loving You YetDec. 1984RCA
"Tender Hearts"N/ALouise MandrellTo Hot Too Sleep1983RCA Victor////
"(Just) Can't Leave That Woman Alone"Wayland HolyfieldCharley PrideNight Games1983RCA////
The Best There Is1986
Moe Bandy1985Columbia////
Keepin' It Country1986
“Dixie Boy”N/AAlabamaCloser You GetMar-83RCA Records///1983CMA Awards, The Closer You Get, Album of the Year
Original Album Classics2013RCA / Legacy Records////
“First Time Burned”N/AJohnny RodriguezFoolin’ With FireAug. 1984Epic
  1. 63
///
“Living Like There's No Tomorrow (Finally Got to Me Tonight)”Roger MurrahKeith WhitleyA Hard Act to Follow1984RCA////
1996
John ConleeAmerican FacesNov. 1987Columbia
  1. 55
///
“I Wish I Had Loved Her That Way”Roger MurrahJohn AndersonEye of a Hurricane18-Jun-84Warner Bros.////
Del Reeves1986Playback Records////
"Those Kind of Memories"Stewart HarrisWaylon JenningsTurn the Page1985RCA////
The Best of Waylon1988
“Whose Heartache Is This Anyway”Wayland HolyfieldReba McEntireHave I Got a Deal for You10-Jun-85MCA////
My Kind of Country / Have I Got a Deal For You1985MCA////
"Tender Heart"N/AAl Harrington1985South Pacific Man Records////
"California"Charlie Craig & Keith StegallKeith StegallKeith Stegall1985Epic
  1. 13
///
"California" (A-Side) / "Straight Shooter" (B-Side)
I Love New Country (Various Artists)1988CBS
(France)
“Don't Make Me Wait on the Moon”N/AShelly WestDon't Make Me Wait on the Moon1985Viva Records
  1. 46
///
"The Best Thing We Could Do Is Say Goodbye"Brent MasonBillie Jo SpearsBillie Jo Spears1986Dot Records////
"Lonely Town"Brent MasonJim Ed Brown & The BrownsJim Ed Brown & The Browns1986MCA / Dot Records////
Conway TwittyBorderline1987MCA////
"Do I Have to Say Goodbye"Peter McCannCrystal GayleStraight to the Heart1986Warner Bros.////
Louise MandrellDreamin’Feb. 1987RCA
  1. 28
///
Best of Louise Mandrell1988RCA Victor
Anthology1998Renaissance Records
“Guilty Eyes”Brent MasonDarlene AustinJul-86CBT
  1. 81
///
“Heavy Metal (Don't Mean Rock and Roll to Me)”Guy ClarkJohnny CashJohnny Cash is Coming to Town1987Mercury Records////
Guy Clark1988Sugar Hill Records////
Rose in ParadiseStewart HarrisWaylon JenningsHangin' Tough1987MCA
  1. 1
/
  1. 2 (1987)
1988BMI Country Award
"Will the Wolf Survive" (A-Side) / "Rose in Paradise" (B-Side)
Will the Wolf Survive / Hangin' Tough
Number One Hits of the 80's, Vol. 3 by Various Artists1988MCA Special Products, Excelsior
New Classic Waylon1989MCA
Live From Gilley's1989Westwood One
"The Crown Prince"Roger MurrahWaylon JenningsHangin' Tough1987MCA////
"I Know You"Bud McGuireMirinda1987Heart Records////
“I'm a Survivor”Keith StegallGeorge JonesToo Wild Too Long1987Epic
  1. 52
///
"I'm a Survivor" (A-Side) / "The Real McCoy" (B-Side)1987
"I'm a Survivor" (both sides)1988
“Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow”Alan JacksonAlan Jackson"Chasin' That Neon Rainbow" (A-Side) / "Short Sweet Ride" (B-Side)1989Arista
  1. 2
//1990CMA Awards, Here in the Real World nominated for Album of the Year
“Short Sweet Ride”Alan JacksonAlan Jackson"Chasin' That Neon Rainbow" (A-Side) / "Short Sweet Ride" (B-Side)1989Arista///1990CMA Awards, Here in the Real World nominated for Album of the Year
“I Was Born with a Broken Heart”Aaron TippinJosh LoganSomebody Paints the WallSept. 1989Curb / MCA
  1. 75
///
"I was born with a Broken Heart" (A & B Side)1989
David BallSteppin' OutDec. 1989RCA////
“She Don't Get the Blues”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonHere in the Real World1989Arista///1990CMA Awards, Here in the Real World nominated for Album of the Year
/ Indicates not charting or no award(s)

1990"s

TITLECO-WRITERSARTISTSALBUM TITLERELEASE DATELABELPEAK CHART POSITIONSAWARDS
US BillboardUS BillboardR&R Charts
Hot Country SongsHot 100
“Living Like There's No Tomorrow (Finally Got to Me Tonight)”Roger MurrahKeith WhitleyThe Essential1996RCA////
“California”Charlie Craig &Keith StegallKeith StegallBeautiful Country (Various Artists)1990CBS (Denmark)
  1. 13
///
Grandes Momentos Del Country Baladas Clasicas1992CBS / Sony (Spain)
Les Plus Grands Moments Country - American Ballads (Various Artists)1993Columbia (France)
"Do I Have to Say Goodbye"Peter McCannLouise MandrellAnthology1998Renaissance Records
  1. 28
///
“Rose in Paradise”Stewart HarrisWaylon JenningsMy Rough & Rowdy Days1990MCA Special Products
  1. 1
/
  1. 2 (1987)
1988BMI Country Award
Desperados1995K-Tel Records
The Country Music Hall of Fame Presents - Legendary Country Singers1996Time Life Music
The Country Songwriters Hits Showcase #81997The Country Songwriters Hit Showcase
The Ultimate Collection1999BMG Music Australia
“I'm a Survivor”Keith StegallJohnny PaycheckI'm a Survivor1996Sterling Entertainment Group////
“Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonHere in the Real WorldSept. 1990
  1. 2
//1990CMA Awards, Here in the Real World nominated for Album of the Year
Full Steam Ahead1990
Country Heat1991BMG (Canada)
Entertainment Weekly Presents New Country1992Warner Special Products / Entertainment Weekly
"Chasin' That Neon Rainbow" (A-Side) / "Midnight in Montgomery" (B-Side)1993Arista
America's Dancin'1993Sony Music Special Products
Rock the First - Vol. 7 - Country Edition1993Sandstone Music
Chartbreakers CD Music Library1994Broadcast Programming
The Greatest Hits Collection1995Arista
Hey, This Thing Just Might Work. The 5th Anniversary Collection1995
Harley Davidson Country Road SongsOct. 29, 1996The Right Stuff
Farther Down the Road, Vol. 511998BMG Special Products / Father Down the Road
High Mileage1998Arista Nashville
“Short Sweet Ride”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonHere in the Real WorldFeb. 27, 1990Arista///1990 - CMA Awards, Here in the Real World nominated for Album of the Year
“I Was Born with a Broken Heart”Aaron TippinDavid BallDavid Ball1994RCA///
Aaron TippinSingle - "I Was Born with a Broken Heart"1992RCA
  1. 38
///
Read Between the LinesOct. 24, 1992
The Essential Aaron Tippin1998
"The Road Home"N/ATravis Tritt"I'm Gonna Be Somebody" (A-Side) / "The Road Home (B-Side)1990Warner Bros.////
Country Club1990
“One Bridge I Didn't Burn”Steve DeanConway Twitty"One Bridge I Didn't Burn" (A-Side) / "I'm Tired of Being Something (That Means Nothing to You)"1990MCA
  1. 57
  1. 91
//
Crazy In LoveMay-91
“She Don't Get the Blues”Alan JacksonPrairie OysterOnly One Moon1994Arista////
“Just Playin’ Possum”Alan Jackson &Gary OvertonAlan Jackson"Dallas" (A-Side) / "Just Playin' Possum" (B-Side) [Albums 72]1991Arista///1991- CMA Awards, Don't Rock the Jukebox, nominated for Album of the Year1992 - TNN Music City News Awards, Don't Rock the Jukebox, Album of the Year
Don't Rock the Jukebox14-May-91
“Someday”Alan JacksonAlan Jackson"Someday" (A-Side) / "From A Distance" (B-Side) [Albums 74]1991Arista
  1. 1
//
Don't Rock the JukeboxAug. 19, 1991
"Love's Got a Hold on You" (A-Side) / "Someday" (B-Side)1993
The Greatest Hits Collection1995
“That's All I Need to Know”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonDon't Rock the JukeboxMay 14, 1991Arista///
"Love's Got a Hold on You" (A-Side) / "That's All I Need to Know" (B-Side)1992
“Allergic to the Blues”Alan JacksonRandy TravisHigh LonesomeAug. 27, 1991Warner Bros.////
Warner Music Canada Promotional DC June 1992 (Vol. 142)Jun-92Warner Music Canada
“Chattahoochee”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonA Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ‘bout Love)1992Arista
  1. 1
  1. 46
/1993 -ACM Awards -

- Single Record of the Year

- A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love), Album of the Year

AMAs -

- Favorite Country Single

- A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love), Favorite Country Album

CMA Awards -

- Single of the Year, Music Video of the Year, & nominated for Song of the Year

- A Lot about Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love) nominated for Album of the Year

1994 -

ASCAP Awards, Song of the Year

CMA Awards, Song of the Year

Grammy's - nominated for Best Country Song

Chattahoochee
"Mercury Blues" (A-Side) / "Chattahoochee" - Club Mix (B-Side)1993
The Greatest Music Herd Vol. 19BMG Music Canada
A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ‘bout Love)May 17, 1993Arista
The Strayhorns - Featuring Alan Jackson1995Warner Bros.
The Greatest Hits CollectionArista
Arista The First 20 Years (Various Artists)1997
"I'll Go On Loving You" (A-Side) / "Chattahoochee" (B-Side)1998
The Country Line Dance CollectionPulse Records
Mr. Music Country 08/99 (Various Artists)Aug. 1999Mr. Music
UnknownThe Ultimate Party Mix1997Popular Records////
Sean KennyLine Dance Crazy1997Hog Wild Records////
Skipper & Co.... For Fuld Fart Frem (Denmark)1998National Records////
“(Who Says) You Can't Have It All”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonA Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ‘bout Love)1992Arista
  1. 4
//1993ACM Awards, - A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love), Album of the Year

AMAs,

- A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love), Favorite Country Album

CMA Awards,

- A Lot about Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love) nominated for Album of the Year

Chattahoochee
"(Who Says) You Can't Have it All" (A-Side) / "If it Ain't One Thing (It's You)" (B-Side)1993
A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ‘bout Love)Jan. 24, 1994
The Greatest Music Herd - Vol. 24 (Various Artists)1994BMG Music Canada
The Greatest Hits Collection1995Arista
“Sawmill Road”Sam Hogin &Dan TrumanDiamond RioClose to the Edge1992Arista
  1. 21
///
"Sawmill Road" (A & B-Side)1992
"Sawmill Road" (A-Side) / "I Was Meant to Be With You" (B-Side)1993
“Tropical Depression”Alan Jackson & Charlie CraigAlan JacksonA Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ‘bout Love)1992Arista
  1. 75
//1993ACM Awards, - A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love), Album of the Year

AMAs,

- A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love), Favorite Country Album

CMA Awards,

- A Lot about Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love) nominated for Album of the Year

Aug. 1993
"Bittersweet End"Joy Lynn White & Sam HoginJoy Lynn WhiteBetween Midnight and Hindsight1992Lucky Dog / Columbia////
"Cold Day in July'' (A-Side) / "Bittersweet End" (B-Side)1992Columbia
“If it Ain’t One Thing (It's You)”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonA Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ‘bout Love)Oct. 6, 1992Arista///1993ACM Awards, - A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love), Album of the Year

AMAs,

- A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love), Favorite Country Album

CMA Awards,

- A Lot about Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love) nominated for Album of the Year

"(Who Says) You Can't Have it All" (A-Side) / "If it Ain't One Thing (It's You)" (B-Side)1993
“Love Builds Bridges (Pride Builds the Walls)”Jerry SalleyPatty Loveless"Nothin' But the Wheel" (A-Side) / "Love Builds The Bridges (Pride Builds the Walls)" (B-Side)1993Epic////
Only What I FeelApril 20, 1993
"Angel of No Mercy"Chapin HartfordCollin RayeExtremes1993Epic////
"My Kind of Girl" (A-Side) / "Angel of No Mercy" (B-Side)1994
Extremes1994Epic - (Indonesia, Canada, & Europe)
"Southern Justice"Stewart HarrisTravis TrittTen Feet Tall and Bulletproof1994Warner Bros.////
What I Meant to SayDon Cook &Sam HoginWade Hayes"What I Meant to Say" (A-Side) / "Kentucky Bluebird" (B-Side)1994Columbia
  1. 5
  1. 16
/1996BMI Country Award
"What I Meant to Say" (Promo)1995
Old Enough to Know BetterOct. 31, 1995
CDX Vol. 120 October 1995 - (Various Artists)Oct. 1995Compact Disc Xpress
Music First (Vol. 4) (Various Artists)1995Sony Music Nashville / Columbia / Epic
John Laws - Country Collection Vol. 4 (Various Artists)1997Columbia - (Australia)
“Hole in the Wall”Alan JacksonAlan Jackson"Summertime Blues" (A-Side) / "Hole in the Wall" (B-Side)1994Arista///1994CMA Awards, Who I Am, nominated for Album of the Year
Who I AmJune 28, 1994
"Hurts, Don't It"Greg Holland &Sam HoginGreg HollandWarner Bros. Presents Greg Holland1994Warner Bros.////
Let Me Drive
Wade Hayes"It's Over My Head" (A-Side) / "Hurts Don't It" (B-Side)1996Columbia////
On a Good Night1996DKC Music / Columbia
“If I Had You”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonWho I AmJune 28, 1994Arista///1994CMA Awards, Who I Am, nominated for Album of the Year

1995 CMA Awards, Who I Am, nominated for Album of the Year

"I Don't Even Know Your Name" (A-Side) / "If I Had You" (B-Side)1994
“The Night Before Christmas”Sam Hogin &Nelson LarkinToby KeithChristmas to Christmas1995Mercury Records////
AlabamaChristmas Vol. IISept. 17, 1996RCA////
"Where Forever Begins"Ken Mellons & Carson ChamberlainKen MellonsWhere Forever BeginsNov. 14, 1995Epic////
“A House with No Curtains”Alan JacksonAlan Jackson"A House with No Curtains" (Single)1996Arista
  1. 18
//1997CMA Awards, Everything I Love, nominated for Album of the Year
"There Goes" (A-Side) / "A House with No Curtains" (B-Side)1996
Everything I LoveJan. 1998
CDX Volume 178, January 1998Jan. 1998Compact Disc Xpress
Crook & Chase Country Countdown: Show #306 - Feb 7–8, 1998Feb. 7, 1998Crook & Chase Country Countdown
(various artists)
Geoff EvansAnother Year On1998NONE - (Australia)////
“A Bad Way of Saying Goodbye”Trace Adkins &Sam HoginTrace AdkinsDreamin’ Out LoudJune 25, 1996Capitol////
“Buicks to the Moon”Alan JacksonAlan Jackson"Who's Cheatin' Who" (A-Side) / "Buicks to the Moon" (B-Side)1996Arista///1997CMA Awards, Everything I Love, nominated for Album of the Year
Everything I LoveOct. 29, 1996
"A Week in Juarez"Phil Barnhart &Sam HoginLonestarCrazy Nights1997BNA Records////
Crazy Nights / I'm Already There / Let's Be Us AgainSony Music Entertainment
(Canada)
"Crazy from the Heat"Sam Hogin &Wally WilsonLorrie MorganShackin' Things UpAug. 12, 1997BNA Records////
Mr. Music Country 04/991999Mr. Music
(Sweden)
“How Do You Sleep at Night”Jerry SalleyWade HayesFather Down the Road - Vol. 56 (Various Artists)1997Sony Music Special Products
  1. 13
  1. 67
//
CDX Volume 190 June 1998 (Various Artists)Jun-98Compact Disc Express
When the Wrong One Loves You RightJuly 4, 1998Columbia
Country Countdown USA: Show #98-38 Weekend of Sept. 19/20, 1998Sept. 19, 1998Country Countdown USA
“Way Too Much Time on My Hands”Bill AndersonBill AndersonFine WineAug. 25, 1998Warner Bros.////
/ Indicates not charting or no award(s)

2000s

TITLECO-WRITERSARTISTSALBUM TITLERELEASE DATELABELPEAK CHART POSITIONSAWARDS
US BillboardUS BillboardR&R Charts
Hot Country SongsHot 100
“Rose in Paradise”Stewart HarrisWaylon JenningsThe Best of Waylon JenningsMay 9, 2000MCA Nashville
  1. 1
/
  1. 2 (1987)
1988BMI Country Award
The Complete MCA Recordings2004
Ultimate Waylon Jennings2004RCA / BMG Heritage
Nashville Rebel2006Legacy
The Essential Waylon2007RCA / Legacy
Out and Runnin'Out and Runnin'2008NONE////
Chris Young & Willie NelsonThe Man I Want To Be2009RCA////
“I'm a Survivor”Keith StegallJohnny PaycheckSurvivor2001Bo-Will Enterprises, Inc. / Hitman Records////
Survivor2001VooDoo Records (France)
“Just Playin’ Possum”Alan Jackson & Gary OvertonAlan JacksonGrandes Seccessos2001 (Europe)Arista / BMG Brazil///1991- CMA Awards, Don't Rock the Jukebox, nominated for Album of the Year1992 - TNN Music City News Awards, Don't Rock the Jukebox, Album of the Year
2002 (Brazil)
Alan Jackson - The Collection2006Sony BMG Music Entertainment / Madacy Entertainment
Forever Legends2006Sony BMG Music Entertainment Custom Marketing Group / Madacy Entertainment
“Someday”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonGrandes Seccessos2001 (Europe)Arista / BMG Brazil
  1. 1
//
2002 (Brazil)
Alan Jackson - The Collection2006Sony BMG Music Entertainment / Madacy Entertainment
“Chattahoochee”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonGrandes Seccessos2001 (Europe)Arista / BMG Brazil
  1. 1
  1. 46
1993 -ACM Awards -

- Single Record of the Year

- A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love), Album of the Year

AMAs -

- Favorite Country Single

- A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love), Favorite Country Album

CMA Awards -

- Single of the Year, Music Video of the Year, & nominated for Song of the Year

- A Lot about Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love) nominated for Album of the Year

1994 -

ASCAP Awards, Song of the Year

CMA Awards, Song of the Year

Grammy's - nominated for Best Country Song

2002 (Brazil)
The Very Best of Alan JacksonJune 14, 2004Arista
Forever Legends2006Sony BMG Music Entertainment Custom Marketing Group / Madacy Entertainment
16 Biggest Hits2007Arista Nashville / Legacy
Norwegian Favorites2009Arista Nashville / Sony Music (Norway)
The SidekicksSwingin' The Jukebox - The Western Swing Tribute to Alan Jackson2006CMH Records////
Lotta KällströmRed Strings2008LK Productions (Sweden)////
Sheriff & Co.The Number One (Brazil)2008NONE////
“(Who Says) You Can't Have It All”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonGrandes Seccessos2001 (Europe)Arista / BMG Brazil
  1. 4
//1993ACM Awards, - A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love), Album of the Year

AMAs,

- A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love), Favorite Country Album

CMA Awards,

- A Lot about Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love) nominated for Album of the Year

2002 (Brazil)
Super Hits2007Sony BMG Music Entertainment Custom Marketing Group
“What I Meant to Say”Don Cook & Sam HoginWade Hayes100% Country (Various Artists)2001Vale Music / Buckaroo - (Spain)
  1. 5
  1. 16
/1996BMI Country Award
“Angels in Waiting”Tammy Cochran & Stewart HarrisTammy CochranTammy CochranMar. 19, 2001Epic
  1. 9
  1. 73
/2001 - ACM Awards, Song of the Year & Video of the Year2002 - BMI Country Award
"Angels In Waiting" (Promo)2001
Promo Only Country Radio: March 20012001Promo Only
CDX Volume 261 March 2001 (Various Artists)Mar-01Compact Disc Xpress
"Love Won't Let Me" (A-Side) / "Angels in Waiting" (B-Side)2002Epic
Totally Country (Various Artists)Feb. 5, 2002BNA Records Label
Mr. Music Country 1/20022002Mr. Music
(Sweden)
30 Something and Single2009IBI Records
Country Super Hits (Various Artists)2009Sony Music Custom Marketing
"The Road Home"N/ATravis TrittTravis Tritt - Hits2002Warner Special Products////
"There's No New Way Home"Jerry SalleyBluegrass BrothersThe Church of Yesterday2002Hay Holler Records////
“The Whiskey and the Wind”Buddy JewellBuddy JewellFar Enough AwayJan. 22, 2002Self-Released////
“Allergic to the Blues”Alan JacksonRandy TravisTrail of Memories - The Randy Travis Anthology2002Rhino Records////
UnknownPickin' On Randy Travis2003CMH Records////
“Bet Your Heart on Me”N/AJohnny LeeThe Very Best of Country / Country Roads2003Digimode Entertainment Ltd.
  1. 1
  1. 54
//
“Living Like There's No Tomorrow (Finally Got to Me Tonight)”WildfireWhere Roads Divide2003Pinecastle Records////
“Sawmill Road”Sam Hogin & Dan TrumanDiamond RioDiamond Rio2003BMG Special Products
  1. 21
///
“Hole in the Wall”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonGreatest Hits Volume II (And Some Other Stuff)2003///1994CMA Awards, Who I Am, nominated for Album of the Year
“Buicks to the Moon”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonGreatest Hits Volume II (And Some Other Stuff)2003///1997CMA Awards, Everything I Love, nominated for Album of the Year
Super 20 Super Country (Various Artists)2003Camden - (South Africa)
The John Gill BandThe Tracks of Our Years 1982 - 20052005NONE - (UK)////
“Tropical Depression”Alan Jackson & Charlie CraigAlan JacksonGreatest Hits Volume II (And Some Other Stuff)2003
  1. 75
//1993ACM Awards, - A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love), Album of the Year

AMAs,

- A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love), Favorite Country Album

CMA Awards,

- A Lot about Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love) nominated for Album of the Year

The Collection2006Sony BMG Music Entertainment / Madacy Entertainment
Forever Legends2006Sony BMG Music Entertainment Custom Marketing Group / Madacy Entertainment
Songs of Love and Heartache2009Music Catalogue Cracker Barrel Old Country Store / Arista Nashville / Sony Music Custom Marketing Group / Sony Music
Kjell RoosNu Börjar Livet2001Taton Music////
Ten-4Country Music2004NONE////
Double BarrelBusiness as Usual2008NONE////
“Guilty Eyes”Brent MasonDarlene Austin20 Country Hits / EnduringMay 26, 2003ZYX Music (Germany)
  1. 81
///
“Heavy Metal (Don't Mean Rock and Roll to Me)”Guy ClarkJohnny CashJohnny Cash is Coming to Town / Boom Chicka BoomFeb. 18, 2003////
Nashville Sessions Vol. 1: Johnny Cash is Coming to Town & Water from the Well of Home2006
"The Crown Prince"Roger MurrahWaylon JenningsThe Complete MCA Recordings2004////
“I Was Born with a Broken Heart”Aaron TippinAaron TippinUltimate Aaron Tippin2004RCA Nashville / BMG Heritage
  1. 38
///
“A Hard Secret to Keep”Jerry SalleyMark ChesnuttSavin’ the Honky TonkMay-05Vivaton!
  1. 59
///
CDX Volume 366 March 2005 (Various Artists)Mar-05Compact Disc Xpress
Promo Only Country Radio: May 2005 (Various Artists)May-05Promo Only
Heard It in a Love Song2006CBUJ Entertainment
“Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonCountry Six Pack - Red, White & Blue CollarSept. 2, 2005Westwood One - Labor Day Show
  1. 2
1990CMA Awards, Here in the Real World nominated for Album of the Year
The Collection2006Sony BMG Music Entertainment / Madacy Entertainment
16 Biggest Hits2007Arista Nashville / Legacy
Super Hits2007Sony BMG Music Entertainment Custom Marketing Group
Collections2009Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Russia)
Roger & The Wild HorsesLIve-2-Two2004Lion Music (8) (Switzerland)////
“She Don't Get the Blues”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonAlan Jackson - The Collection2006Sony BMG Music Entertainment / Madacy Entertainment///1990CMA Awards, Here in the Real World nominated for Album of the Year
Forever Legends2006Sony BMG Music Entertainment Custom Marketing Group / Madacy Entertainment
“That's All I Need to Know”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonCollections2006Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Europe)///1991- CMA Awards, Don't Rock the Jukebox, nominated for Album of the Year1992 - TNN Music City News Awards, Don't Rock the Jukebox, Album of the Year
Alan Jackson - The Collection2006Sony BMG Music Entertainment / Madacy Entertainment
Super Hits2007Sony BMG Music Entertainment Custom Marketing Group
"He Carried Her Memory"Jerry SalleyBradley WalkerHighway of Dreams2006Rounder Records////
“The Car in Front of Me”Luke BryanLuke BryanI'll Stay Me2007Capitol Records Nashville////
/ Indicates not charting or no award(s)

2010s

TITLECO-WRITERSARTISTSALBUM TITLERELEASE DATELABELPEAK CHART POSITIONSAWARDS
US BillboardUS BillboardR&R Charts
Hot Country SongsHot 100
“Rose in Paradise”Stewart HarrisWaylon JenningsChet Atkins - Certified Guitar Player - As Seen on PBS2010Digital Row
The Pear RatzRat Outta Hell2010Self Released////
Lonesome River BandBridging The TraditionMarch 18, 2016Mountain Home Music Company////
Lorrie Morgan & Pam TillisCome See Me and Come LonelyNov. 10, 2017Goldenlane Records////
“Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow”Alan JacksonAlan Jackson34 Number OnesNov. 22, 2010Arista
Original Album Classics2011Sony Music / Legacy / Arista Nashville (Europe)
The Essential Alan Jackson2012Arista / Legacy / Sony Music
Here in the Real World / Don't Rock the Jukebox / A Lot About Livin' / & Who I Am2019BGO Records (UK)
Cool PersonWeird PersonJune 9, 2019Permanent Nostalgia////
“Someday”Alan JacksonAlan Jackson34 Number OnesNov. 22, 2010Arista
Playlist: The Very Best of Alan Jackson2012Arista Nashville / Legacy
The Essential Alan Jackson2012Arista / Legacy / Sony Music
“Chattahoochee”Alan JacksonAlan Jackson34 Number OnesNov. 22, 2010AristaGrammy's:
The Essential Alan Jackson2012Arista / Legacy / Sony Musicnominated for Best Country Song
Ultimate Country2014Sony Music Commercial Music Group
Genuine - The Alan Jackson Story2015Arista Nashville / Legacy
My Favorite Country Songs2015Ariola / Sony Music
“(Who Says) You Can't Have It All”Alan JacksonAlan Jackson34 Number OnesNov. 22, 2010Arista
The Essential Alan Jackson2012Arista / Legacy / Sony Music
“This Bed's Not Big Enough”Charlie MonkCharley PrideChoicesMarch 8, 2011RCA / RCA Victor////
"Do I Have to Say Goodbye"Peter McCannCrystal Gayle100 Hits Legends - Crystal Gayle2011Demon Music Group (UK)
“She Don't Get the Blues”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonAlan Jackson - Original Album Classics2011Sony Music / Legacy / Arista Nashville (Europe)
“Just Playin’ Possum”Alan Jackson & Gary OvertonAlan Jackson2011Sony Music / Legacy / Arista Nashville (Europe)
“Tropical Depression”Alan Jackson & Charlie CraigAlan Jackson2011Sony Music / Legacy / Arista Nashville
(Europe)
The Perfect Country Collection - 25 Original Albums (Various Artists)2011Sony Music / RCA / Columbia / Epic / Arista Nashville / Legacy / RCA Victor
(Europe)
“If it Ain’t One Thing (It's You)”Alan JacksonAlan Jackson2011Sony Music / RCA / Columbia / Epic / Arista Nashville / Legacy / RCA Victor - (Europe)CMA Awards, A Lot about Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love) nominated for Album of the Year
“Hole in the Wall”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonOriginal Album Classics2011Sony Music / Legacy / Arista Nashville - (Europe)CMA Awards, Who I Am, nominated for Album of the Year
“If I Had You”Alan JacksonAlan Jackson2011Sony Music / Legacy / Arista Nashville - (Europe)
“A House with No Curtains”Alan JacksonAlan Jackson2011Sony Music / Legacy / Arista Nashville - (Europe)
Genuine - The Alan Jackson Story2015Arista Nashville / Legacy
Shane WorleyHonky Tonk History2010Country Discovery////
Johnny Neale & Pam BaileyBoxcars2011Calico Recordings - (UK)////
"Angel of No Mercy"Chapin HartfordCollin RayeExtremes & I Think About You2012SPV Country / Yellow Label - (Germany)
“Dixie Boy”N/AAlabamaOriginal Album Classics2013RCA / Legacy Records///1983CMA Awards, The Closer You Get, Album of the Year
“I'm a Survivor”Keith StegallGeorge JonesToo Wild Too Long & You Oughta Be Here With Me2013Morello Records (Europe)
“Allergic to the Blues”Alan JacksonRandy TravisOriginal Album Series2013Warner Bros. Records (Europe)
“The Night Before Christmas”Sam Hogin & Nelson LarkinAlabamaThe Classic Christmas Album2013
“Love Builds Bridges (Pride Builds the Walls)”Jerry SalleyKristy CoxLiving for the Moment2014Pisgah Ridge////
“Heavy Metal (Don't Mean Rock and Roll to Me)”Guy ClarkGuy ClarkGreat American Music Hall, San Francisco 19882017Keyhole - (Cyprus)
“Living Like There's No Tomorrow (Finally Got to Me Tonight)”Roger MurrahJohn ConleeClassics 32018Rose Colored Records
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"The Road Home"N/ATravis TrittBlue Collar Man: The Complete Albums 1990-1998 [Albums 67]2019
Town Mountain2019///
“Buicks to the Moon”Alan JacksonCool PersonWeird Person2019Permanent Nostalgia////
/ Indicates not charting or no award(s)

2020s

TITLECO-WRITERSARTISTSALBUM TITLERELEASE DATELABELPEAK CHART POSITIONSAWARDS
US BillboardUS BillboardR&R Charts
Hot Country SongsHot 100
"I Just Don't Feel at Home (In Your Arms)"N/AJohnnie Allan"It Must Be Love" (A-Side) / "I Don't Feel at Home in Your Arms Anymore" (B-Side)2020Jin Records////
“Living Like There's No Tomorrow (Finally Got to Me Tonight)”Roger MurrahDoyle Lawson & QuicksilverLive in Prague, Czech Republic2020Billy Blue Records////
“Heavy Metal (Don't Mean Rock and Roll to Me)”Guy ClarkJohnny CashThe Complete Mercury Recordings 1986 - 1991June 26, 2020Mercury - (USA & Europe)
Austin City Limits (1/3/87)2021Cash Bootleg Series (CBS) - (Europe)
“I'm a Survivor”Keith StegallGeorge JonesGeorge Jones - Gold2020Crimson (Europe)
“Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow”Alan JacksonCody JinksRed Rocks Live2020Late August Records////
Alan JacksonAustin City Limits Country2021Time Life
“Chattahoochee”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonThe Greatest Hits CollectionJune 26, 2020Arista Nashville / Legacy
"Those Kind of Memories"Stewart HarrisWaylon JenningsIt's Only Rock & Roll / Never Could Toe The Mark / Turn The Page / Sweet Mother Texas (UK)2021BGO Records
/ Indicates not charting or no award(s)

Unknown release date

TITLECO-WRITERSARTISTSALBUM TITLERELEASE DATELABELPEAK CHART POSITIONSAWARDS
US BillboardUS BillboardR&R Charts
Hot Country SongsHot 100
“Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow”Alan JacksonAlan JacksonForever Legends????Sony BMG Music Entertainment Custom Marketing Group / Madacy Entertainment
Seven Bridges Road????Flying Cow Records (Europe)
Don CostaThe Fire Still Burns????Not on Label////
“Chattahoochee”Alan JacksonInstrumental Karaoke Tape - UnknownDemonstration Tape (Various Artists)????Sound Choice////
What I Meant to SayDon Cook &Sam HoginWade HayesGoldDisc 1170 - (Various Artists)????TM Century
“Buicks to the Moon”Alan JacksonClearwaterIndependence Day????Self Released////
"A Week in Juarez"Phil Barnhart & Sam HoginLonestarCrazy Nights / I'm Already There / Let's Be Us Again????Sony Music Entertainment - (Canada)
"Jesse Freeman"Steve NormanAlice Martin"Charlie, The Christmas Chimpanzee" (A-Side) / "Jesse Freeman" (B-Side)????Kontention Records////
/ Indicates not charting or no award(s)

Credits: television, film and YouTube

Song / MentionTV Show, Movie, YouTube VideoASCAP No.YearOther InfoExternal Video LinkMarker in Video
Jackson thanks McBrideACM Awards, 26th Annual Awards1991Alan Jackson wins Top New Male Vocalist and thanks Jim McBride and more.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzKVBOMsilM</ref>56:34
Jackson thanks McBrideTNN Music City News Awards1992Don't Rock the Jukebox, Album of the Year winner; Alan thanks Jim McBride and more.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTSE9GyTMis</ref>57:47
"Someday"TNN, This Year in Country Music '931993https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmKYzKFL8YU</ref>12:06
"Chattahoochee"TNN, This Year in Country Music '931993https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmKYzKFL8YU</ref>31:42
TNN's Music City News Country Songwriter AwardTNN, This Year in Country Music '931993TNN's Music City News Country Songwriter Awardhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmKYzKFL8YU</ref>27:53
"Chattahoochee"CMA Awards1993Sept. 1993, "Chattahoochee" by Alan Jackson (LIVE)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjqUkcqrjvU</ref>
"Chattahoochee"CMA Awards1993"Chattahoochee" (Recording), Album of the Year Nominationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5da_wIe3FHs</ref>24:25
"Chattahoochee"CMA Awards1993Single of the Year Award winner, Jackson thanks Jim McBride and morehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5da_wIe3FHs</ref>40:38
"Chattahoochee"TNN, Music City News Country Songwriters Awards1994"Chattahoochee" by Alan Jackson (LIVE)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg5MgDlZkIo</ref>
Medley with "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow" & "Chattahoochee"American Country Awards2010In Las Vegas on FOX, Alan Jackson's (LIVE) medley of his hits include "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow" & "Chattahoochee"; where Jackson received the Greatest Hits Artist Award.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqsRRiPmF6Q</ref>
"Chasin' That Neon Rainbow"Alan Jackson's YouTube Channel - Video Title: Alan Jackson - Alan Jackson Interview - "Early Hits" - 34 Number Ones2011https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-rRhnJHBRM</ref>
"Chattahoochee"Tim & Willy on KMLE Country Radio 1082012interview with Alan Jackson, mentions "Chattahoochee"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEYMk5fmR84</ref>
"Chattahoochee"YouTube - Georgia Country2017Alan Jackson accepts his Medallion and Induction into the Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame and mentions "Chattahoochee".https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9WvIgF5Dqs</ref>
"Chattahoochee"53rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards2018Part of the show called "ACM Flashbacks" honoring classic country hits from 1993. "Chattahoochee" performed by Alan Jackson and Jon Pardi.https://www.dickclark.com/news/superstar-collaborations-announced-for-the-53rd-acm-awards/</ref>
"Chasin' That Neon Rainbow"CMT, YouTube Channel - Video Title: Alan Jackson’s Journey To Country Music Stardom | Hot 20 | CMT||2020||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVp1tEsu4dc</ref>|1:24|-|"Chattahoochee"|The Bobby Bones Show, (on iHeartRadio & YouTube) - Video Title: Alan Jackson On Songwriting||2021|Singing At His Wedding, And His Hit Songs; the writing of "Chattahoochee" with Jim McBride talked about.|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbQkXA7mLoA</ref>||-|"Chattahoochee"|1996 Olympics|9168|1996||||-|"Chattahoochee"|1994 Grammy Awards|335730|1994||||-|"Chattahoochee"|21st AMA Awards|323098|1994|Nomination only. Alan wasn't there to accept it.|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbQkXA7mLoA</ref>
"Chattahoochee"2018 Outback Bowl42087882018
"Chattahoochee"27th CMA Awards308292
"Chattahoochee"28th ACM Awards321339
"Chattahoochee"29th ACM Awards332663
"Chattahoochee"35th ACM Awards845323
"Angels In Waiting"36th ACM Awards975267
"Chattahoochee"36th Grammy Awards335730
"Angels In Waiting"37th ACM Awards1142929
"Chattahoochee"40th CMA Awards687192
"Chattahoochee"53rd ACM Awards3769604
"Chattahoochee"40th ACM Awards1620804
"Chattahoochee"40th ACM Awards1618401
"Angels In Waiting"2002 ACM Red Carpet1437256
"Chattahoochee"2003 ACM Awards1415762
"Chattahoochee"2014 Superstar US2963585Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis
"Bet Your Heart On Me"1995 As The World Turns292515
"Chattahoochee"2003 CBS MLB1344670Detroit vs Yankees
"Chattahoochee"2003 CBS MLB1344603Seattle vs Yankees
"Chattahoochee"2003 CBS MLB1334354Tampa Bay vs Yankees
"Chasin' That Neon Rainbow"CBS Sunday Morning News3060659
"Rose In Paradise"Chet Atkins Certified Guitar Player2190472Cinemax Special
"Rose In Paradise"Chet Atkins Certified Guitar Player3872049Cinemax Special
"Chattahoochee"1993 Disney's Countdown to Kids Day328503
"Chattahoochee"E! News Daily400459
"Chasin' That Neon Rainbow"Entertainment Tonight2021461991
"Chattahoochee"Entertainment Tonight1806331991
"Rose In Paradise"Entertainment Tonight180595
"Someday"Entertainment Tonight202291
"Chattahoochee"1996 Espy Awards395136
"Chattahoochee"1994 Extra Extra400673
"California"1994 Extra Extra338045
"Short Sweet Ride"1995 Extra Extra459993
"Chattahoochee"Fox & Friends3196454
"Chattahoochee"Fox & Friends3442902
"Chasin' That Neon Rainbow"Fox & Friends27555232014
"Chattahoochee"Hannity29816432015
"I Was Born With A Broken Heart"Hee Haw1955761992
"Someday"Hee Haw195570
"How Do You Sleep At Night"Live From The Bluebird Café15876572000
"Chasin' That Neon Rainbow"Live From The Bluebird Café13438222004
"Rose In Paradise"Live From The Bluebird Café3438232003
"I Was Born With A Broken Heart"Maury Povich1808191996
"Down In Louisiana"Nashville Now2293611991
"Chattahoochee"NBA AllStar Weekend12625742003
"Just Playin' Possum"Regis and Kathy Lee187005
"Chattahoochee"Public Eye w/ Bryant Gumbel615479
"Someday"Regis and Kathy Lee1869101991
"Angels In Waiting"Nashville TV Show10394412014Episode 301 "That's Me Without You"
"Chattahoochee"The Five70797362021
"Chattahoochee"The Today Show33325571995
"I Was Born With A Broken Heart"Vicki2253901992
"Chattahoochee"W "The Movie"20779662008
"Chattahoochee"World News Now8617261996
"Who Says You Can't Have It All"TNN Country News2148641993
"Tropical Depression"TNN Country News3273181994
"A Bridge That Just Won't Burn"TNN Country News3274461994
"Chasin' That Neon Rainbow"TNN Country News3274341994
"Who Says You Can't Have It All"TNN Country News3274511994
"What I Meant To Say"TNN Country News3567341995
"Someday"TNN Country News3568401995
"Where Forever Begins"TNN Country News4032741995

Notes and References

  1. Jim McBride | AllMusic
  2. Jim McBride | Discography | Discogs
  3. Web site: Jim McBride. Genius.com. 27 January 2022.
  4. Web site: Jim McBride • Top Songs as Writer • Music VF, US & UK hits charts. Musicvf.com. 27 January 2022.
  5. Web site: Songs written by Jim McBride | SecondHandSongs. Secondhandsongs.com. 27 January 2022.
  6. ACE Repertory (ascap.com)
  7. Spirit Music Group | Jim McBride
  8. Web site: Songs Written by Jim McBride . YouTube. 27 January 2022.
  9. Book: January 19, 2022. "Hot Country Songs" by Joel Whitburn. 978-0898202038. Whitburn. Joel. Record Research .
  10. Book: Joel Whitburn's "Hot Country Songs: 1944-2012". Record Research Inc.. 2013. 978-0-89820-203-8. Menomonee Falls, WI, USA. English.
  11. Book: January 19, 2022. "Definitive Country: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Country Music and Its Performers" by Barry McCloud and contributing writers. 978-0399521447. McCloud. Barry. Berkley .
  12. Book: "Definitive Country: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Country Music and Its Performers" by Barry McCloud and contributing writers. The Berkley Publishing Group. 1995. 0-399-52144-5. New York, NY, USA. English.