Alright Guy
| Alright Guy | ||||
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| Studio album by Gary Allan | ||||
| Released | October 2, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Studio | The Sound Kitchen & Javelina Recording Studios | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 41:37 | |||
| Label | MCA Nashville | |||
| Producer |
Tony Brown Mark Wright | |||
| Gary Allan chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Alright Guy | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    |
Alright Guy is the fourth studio album by American country music singer Gary Allan. It was released in October 2001 via the MCA Nashville. It produced three singles. The first one, "Man of Me", reached number 18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Its second single "The One" became his second Top 5 hit by reaching number 3. The third single "Man to Man" became his first number one hit. Like his previous album, Smoke Rings in the Dark (1999), Alright Guy was also cerfitied platinum by the RIAA.
The title track was written by Todd Snider and originally appeared on Snider's 1994 album Songs for the Daily Planet. In addition, "What I'd Say" was a number 1 hit for Earl Thomas Conley in 1989 from his 1988 album The Heart of It All. "What's on My Mind" was later recorded by Blake Shelton on his 2004 album Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Man to Man" | Jamie O'Hara | 3:43 |
| 2. | "The Devil's Candy" | Harley Allen, Carson Chamberlain | 2:32 |
| 3. | "What I'd Say" | Robert Byrne, Will Robinson | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Man of Me" | George Teren, Rivers Rutherford | 3:28 |
| 5. | "Adobe Walls" | Roger Brown, Luke Reed | 4:17 |
| 6. | "What's on My Mind" | Jim Lauderdale, Leslie Satcher | 3:00 |
| 7. | "Alright Guy" | Todd Snider | 4:22 |
| 8. | "The One" | Karen Manno, Billy Lee | 4:19 |
| 9. | "I'm Doin' My Best" | Rutherford, Annie Tate, Sam Tate | 3:46 |
| 10. | "I Don't Look Back" | Gary Allan, Odie Blackmon, Jake Kelly | 3:04 |
| 11. | "What Would Willie Do" | Bruce Robison | 5:28 |
| Total length: | 41:37 | ||
Personnel[2]
- Gary Allan - lead vocals
- Chad Cromwell - drums
- Jake Kelly - acoustic guitar
- Joe Manuel - acoustic guitar
- Steve Nathan - keyboards
- Michael Rhodes - bass guitar
- Brent Rowan - electric guitar
- John Wesley Ryles - background vocals
- Hank Singer - fiddle, mandolin
- Harry Stinson - background vocals
- Robby Turner - steel guitar
- John Willis - acoustic guitar
Chart performance
Album
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 4 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 39 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | US | ||
| 2001 | "Man of Me" | 18 | 107 |
| 2002 | "The One" | 3 | 37 |
| "Man to Man" | 1 | 25 | |
Certifications
| Region | Certification |
|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[3] | Platinum |
References
- ↑ Gallucci, Michael. "Alright Guy review". Allmusic. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
- ↑ Alright Guy (CD). Gary Allan. MCA Nashville. 2001. 170 201.
- ↑ "American album certifications – Gary Allan – Alright Guy". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.