Comin' On Strong is the fifth studio album by American country music artist Trace Adkins. It was released on December 2, 2003 on Capitol Records Nashville. The album produced two singles — "Hot Mama" and "Rough & Ready", which respectively reached No. 5 and No. 13 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA.
The track "I'd Sure Hate to Break Down Here" was later recorded by Julie Roberts as "Break Down Here" on her self-titled debut album. Her version was released as a single in early 2004, peaking at No. 18 on the country charts.
The song "Hot Mama" also appears on the game Karaoke Revolution Party.
Track listing
Personnel As listed in liner notes.
Trace Adkins – lead vocals Mike Brignardello – bass guitar Trey Bruce – percussion, programming Pat Buchanan – electric guitar, harmonica Lisa Cochran – background vocals J. T. Corenflos – electric guitar Vicki Hampton – background vocals Aubrey Haynie – fiddle, mandolin Wes Hightower – background vocals Steve Hinson – pedal steel guitar, lap steel guitar Liana Manis – background vocals Greg Morrow – drums, shaker Gordon Mote – piano, Hammond B-3 organ, Wurlitzer electric piano, synthesizer, synthesizer strings Alison Prestwood – bass guitar Michael Spriggs – acoustic guitar, Dobro Jonathan Yudkin – fiddle, mandolin, banjo, cello
Chart performance
Weekly charts Chart (2003) Peak position
Year-end charts Chart (2004) Position US Billboard 200 101 US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 18 Chart (2005) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 57
Singles Year Single Peak chartpositions Certifications(sales threshold) US Country US 2003 "Hot Mama" 5 51 2004 "Rough & Ready" 13 75 US: Gold
Certifications
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