Wide Open Spaces
| Wide Open Spaces | ||
|---|---|---|
| Album by Dixie Chicks | ||
| Released | January 27, 1998 | |
| Recorded | ??? | |
| Genre | Country | |
| Length | 43 min 39 sec | |
| Label | Monument | |
| Producers | Jim Burnett, Mark Capps, Tony Castle, Blake Chancey, Erik Hellerman, Clarke Schleicher, Ed Simonton, Paul Worley | |
| Professional reviews | ||
| AMG | 5/5 | link |
| Dixie Chicks Chronology | ||
| Shouldn't a Told You That (1993) | Wide Open Spaces (1998) | Fly (1999) |
Wide Open Spaces is the fourth album by American country band Dixie Chicks, released in 1998 (see 1998 in music).
Table of contents |
Track listing
- "I Can Love You Better" (Pamela Brown Hayes, Kostas) – 3:53
- "Wide Open Spaces" (Susan Gibson) – 3:44
- "Loving Arms" (Tom Jans) – 3:37
- "There's Your Trouble" (Mark Selby, Tia Siller) – 3:10
- "You Were Mine" (Emily Robison, Martie Seidel) – 3:37
- "Never Say Die" (George Ducas, Radney Foster) – 3:56
- "Tonight the Heartache's on Me" (Mary Francis, Johnny MacRae, Bob Morrison) – 3:25
- "Let 'Er Rip" (Billy Crain, Sandy Ramos) – 2:49
- "Once You've Loved Somebody" (Thom McHugh, Bruce Miller) – 3:28
- "I'll Take Care of You" (J.D. Souther) – 3:40
- "Am I the Only One (Who's Ever Felt This Way?)" (Maria McKee) – 3:25
- "Give It Up or Let Me Go" (Bonnie Raitt) – 4:55
Personnel
- Natalie Maines – vocals
- Emily Robison – acoustic guitar, banjo, dobro, vocals
- Martie Seidel – fiddle, mandolin, vocals
Additional personnel
- Mark Casstevens – acoustic guitar
- Bobby Charles, Jr. – bass
- Joe Chemay – bass
- Billy Crain – acoustic guitar
- Lloyd Maines – steel guitar
- George Marinelli – electric guitar
- Greg Morrow – drums
- Tommy Nash – electric guitar
- Tony Paoletta – steel guitar
- Michael Rhodes – bass
- Tom Roady – shakuhachi, conga, tambourine
- Matt Rollings – piano, Hammond organ
- Billy Joe Walker, Jr. – acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Paul Worley – acoustic guitar, electric guitar
Production
- Producers: Jim Burnett, Mark Capps, Tony Castle, Blake Chancey, Erik Hellerman, Clarke Schleicher, Ed Simonton, Paul Worley
- Engineers: Eric Legg, Billy Sherrill
- Assistant engineers: Tony Castle, Chip Mattews, Mike Wrucke
- Mixing: Chuck Ainlay, John Guess
- Mixing assistants: Mark Ralston, Chris Rowe, Shawn Simpson
- Mastering: Denny Purcell
- Mastering assistant: Jonathan Russell
- Editing: Jim Burnett
- Digital editing: Don Cobb, Carlos Grier
- Production coordination: Deb Boyle, Janice Soled
- Art direction: Tracy Baskette-Fleaner, Bill Johnson
- Photography: Matthew Barnes
- Stylist: Renee Fowler
- Hair stylist: Bruce Alan
- Make-up: Stacy Kelly
Charts
Album – Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Heatseekers | 3 |
| 1998 | The Billboard 200 | 4 |
| 1998 | Top Country Albums | 1 |
| 1999 | Top Canadian Albums | 16 |
Singles – Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "I Can Love You Better" | Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 7 |
| 1998 | "I Can Love You Better" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 77 |
| 1998 | "There's Your Trouble" | Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 1 |
| 1998 | "There's Your Trouble" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 36 |
| 1998 | "Wide Open Spaces" | Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 1 |
| 1998 | "Wide Open Spaces" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 41 |
| 1998 | "You Were Mine" | Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 1 |
| 1999 | "Let 'Er Rip" | Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 64 |
| 1999 | "Tonight the Heartache's on Me" | Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 6 |
| 1999 | "Tonight the Heartache's on Me" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 46 |
| 1999 | "You Were Mine" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 34 |
Awards
| Year | Winner | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "There's Your Trouble" | Best Country Performance By A Duo or Group With Vocal |
| 1999 | Wide Open Spaces | Best Country Album |
Categories: Dixie Chicks albums | 1998 albums