Who I Am (Jessica Andrews song)
Encyclopedia
"Who I Am" is the title of a song written by Brett James
and Troy Verges
, and recorded by American country
artist Jessica Andrews
. It was released as the first single from her second studio album of the same name.
song in which the narrator tells of how she will still be satisfied with her life, because she is confident about herself, and she knows that her peers will still support her.
In a 2001 interview, Andrews explained that she recorded the song (which was written by Brett James
and Troy Verges) 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."
.
Brett James
Brett James Cornelius is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Signed to Career Records as a solo artist in 1995, James charted three singles and released a self-titled debut album that year...
and Troy Verges
Troy Verges
Troy Verges is an American country music songwriter. His credits include the singles "Who I Am" by Jessica Andrews, "Blessed" by Martina McBride and "Wasted", all of which went to number one on the country music charts...
, and recorded by American country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist Jessica Andrews
Jessica Andrews
Jessica Danielle Andrews is an American country music singer. At age 15 in mid-1999, she made her debut on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts with the single "I Will Be There for You", from her debut album Heart Shaped World, released in 1999 on DreamWorks Records Nashville.Andrews...
. It was released as the first single from her second studio album of the same name.
Content
The song is a mid tempo countryCountry
A country is a region legally identified as a distinct entity in political geography. A country may be an independent sovereign state or one that is occupied by another state, as a non-sovereign or formerly sovereign political division, or a geographic region associated with a previously...
song in which the narrator tells of how she will still be satisfied with her life, because she is confident about herself, and she knows that her peers will still support her.
In a 2001 interview, Andrews explained that she recorded the song (which was written by Brett James
Brett James
Brett James Cornelius is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Signed to Career Records as a solo artist in 1995, James charted three singles and released a self-titled debut album that year...
and Troy Verges) 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."
Use in media
Sections of this song are featured in the opening theme of TV police drama Sue Thomas: F.B.EyeSue Thomas: F.B.Eye
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.
Critical reception
Rick Cohoon of Allmusic described the song favorably, saying that it "seems to echo Andrews’ self-confidence in moving forward to face the challenges of the music industry".Chart performance
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