Probably Wrong
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| Released | November 10, 2017 | |||
| Studios | Cedar Creek Studio (Austin, Texas) | |||
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| Length | 39:36 | |||
| Label | PYM Music | |||
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Probably Wrong is the second studio album by American country music artist Parker McCollum. It was released on November 10, 2017, by PYM Music. It was co-produced by Lloyd Maines and McCollum. The album was originally released as two EPs, Probably Wrong: Session One and Probably Wrong: Session Two on July 7, 2017, and September 8, 2017, respectively. The album was released with the eight combined tracks from both EPs alongside two new tracks, bringing the total to ten.
The singles "I Can't Breathe" and "Hell of a Year" became certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2023.[1]
History
[edit]The writing and recording of Probably Wrong took place during a transformative time in McCollum's early career.[2] In an interview with Digital Journal, McCollum stated that he had written the whole album over a six-week span.[3]
The album was produced by Grammy Award-winner Lloyd Maines.[4]
As a result of the album's success, McCollum signed with Warner Chappell Music.[5]
Critical reception
[edit]Probably Wrong received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for McCollum's songwriting growth and the album's blend of traditional and contemporary influences.[6][7]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Memphis Rain" | Parker McCollum | 4:12 |
| 2. | "South of the City Lights" | P. McCollum | 4:13 |
| 3. | "Lonesome Ten Miles" |
| 3:29 |
| 4. | "I Can't Breathe" |
| 4:17 |
| 5. | "The Truth" | P. McCollum | 3:58 |
| 6. | "Misunderstood" | P. McCollum | 3:21 |
| 7. | "Things Are Looking Up" | P. McCollum | 5:14 |
| 8. | "Blue Eyed Sally" | Austen Biggers | 3:26 |
| 9. | "Learn to Fly" | T. McCollum | 3:30 |
| 10. | "Hell of a Year" | P. McCollum | 3:52 |
| Total length: | 39:36 | ||
EPs
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Memphis Rain" | Parker McCollum | 4:10 |
| 2. | "Lonesome Ten Miles" |
| 3:27 |
| 3. | "South of the City Lights" | P. McCollum | 4:11 |
| 4. | "I Can't Breathe" |
| 4:15 |
| Total length: | 16:04 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Truth" | P. McCollum | 3:56 |
| 2. | "Misunderstood" | P. McCollum | 3:19 |
| 3. | "Things Are Looking Up" | P. McCollum | 5:12 |
| 4. | "Blue Eyed Sally" | Austen Biggers | 3:24 |
| Total length: | 15:52 | ||
Personnel
[edit]Track numbers are from the album release.
- Parker McCollum – vocals, production, acoustic guitar (all tracks)
- Lloyd Maines – production, acoustic guitar (all tracks), dobro (1, 2, 5, 8), steel guitar (2, 6, 7, 9), baritone guitar (2, 7), mandolin (8)
- Beau Johnson – drums (tracks 1–4, 6–10)
- Charlie Magnone – Hammond organ (tracks 1, 3, 4), piano (2, 4–7, 9, 10), keyboard (8)
- Drew Womack – background vocals (tracks 1–4, 6, 8)
- Dustin Schaefer – electric guitar (all tracks)
- Jason Newberry – bass (all tracks)
- Corby Shaub – mandolin (track 8)
- John Silva – engineer (all tracks)
- Pat Manske – mastering (all tracks)
Charts
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References
[edit]- ↑ "American certifications – Parker McCollum". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ↑ Carter, Richard (December 29, 2017). "Singer-songwriter gets early start to New Year". Times Record News. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ↑ Papadatos, Markos (December 23, 2017). "Parker McCollum talks new album 'Probably Wrong,' Dolly Parton (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Parker McCollum Releases Brand New Album 'Probably Wrong'". The Country Note. November 11, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ↑ Hollabaugh, Lorie (May 3, 2018). "Parker McCollum Inks Publishing Deal With Warner/Chappell Nashville". MusicRow. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Album Review: 'Probably Wrong' by Parker McCollum". Spectrum Pulse. November 16, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ↑ Papadatos, Markos (January 1, 2018). "Review: Parker McCollum soars on new album 'Probably Wrong' (Includes first-hand account)". Digital Journal. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- 1 2 "Parker McCollum Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Parker McCollum Chart History (Top Americana/Folk Albums)". Billboard.
- 1 2 "Parker McCollum Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard.