Who I Am (Jessica Andrews song)
2000 single by Jessica Andrews
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"Who I Am" is a song by American country music artist Jessica Andrews that was released on October 30, 2000, as the lead single to her second studio album of the same name (2001). It was written by Brett James and Troy Verges.
| "Who I Am" | ||||
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| Single by Jessica Andrews | ||||
| from the album Who I Am | ||||
| B-side | "Helplessly, Hopelessly" | |||
| Released | October 30, 2000 | |||
| Recorded | 2000 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:15 | |||
| Label | DreamWorks Nashville | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Byron Gallimore | |||
| Jessica Andrews singles chronology | ||||
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Background
In a 2001 interview, Andrews explained that she recorded the song (which was written by Brett James and Troy Verges[1]) because she felt that its lyrics were especially fitting to her own life: "Everything is so true in that song, except that my grandmother's name is not Rosemary. It's about believing in yourself and being supported by those around you. No matter how many mistakes you make, your friends and family will be there for you."[2] Andrews performed the track at the 2001 CMA Awards.[3]
Content
The song is a mid tempo country song in which the narrator tells of how, no matter what her future, she will be satisfied with her life, because she is confident about herself, and she knows that her peers will still support her.
Use in media
Sections of this song are featured in the opening theme of TV police drama Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye.[4] It also appeared on an episode of Lizzie McGuire.
Critical reception
Music video
The song's video, directed by filmmaker Jon Ragel, focuses mainly on Andrews singing in a flower field, on a swing, and beside a brick wall. Actual home footage of her childhood is interspersed throughout the video, and it ends with her waking up in bed and smiling, having dreamt the whole thing.
Cover versions
Country music artist Danielle Bradbery featured a cover of "Who I Am" on the deluxe version of her self-titled debut album, having sung this song as a tribute to her family during the semi-finals of Season 4 of The Voice, which she eventually won.
Charts
The song had sold 361,000 copies in the US as of June 2013.[6]
Weekly charts
| Chart (2000–2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 28 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 1 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[9] | 24 |
| US Latin Pop Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 20 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2001) | Position |
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| Canada Radio (Nielsen BDS)[11] | 88 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[12] | 8 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | October 30, 2000 | Country radio | DreamWorks Nashville | [13] |
| July 9, 2001 | Contemporary hit radio | [14] | ||
| July 16, 2001 | Adult contemporary radio | [15] |