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. It was released November 9, 1999, via

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. It won a

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. ''Breathe'' is one of the most successful country/pop albums to date. It has been certified 8× Platinum by the RIAA, for shipping eight million copies in the US. The album includes the singles " Breathe", " The Way You Love Me", "

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". "Breathe" and "The Way You Love Me" both reached number one on the US ''

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chart; the former also peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was the top pop song of 2000 according to ''Billboard'' Year-End. Several of the album's tracks also charted from unsolicited airplay. The album debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200, a career first for Hill. It sold 242,000 units, according to SoundScan. The album includes a cover version of

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's 1998 song "That's How Love Moves".

Track listing

Personnel

From ''Breathe'' liner notes.

Musicians

;"What's In It for Me" * Tim Akers – keyboards * Mike Brignardello – bass guitar * Lisa Cochran – background vocals *

Eric Darken Eric A. Darken is an American percussionist, composer, and programmer. Biography Drawing inspiration from his grandfather, a band leader. Darken began playing drums at age 12, and played timpani and mallets in high school. Darken attended ...

– percussion * Paul Franklin –

steel guitar A steel guitar ( haw, kīkākila) is any guitar played while moving a steel bar or similar hard object against plucked strings. The bar itself is called a "steel" and is the source of the name "steel guitar". The instrument differs from a conve ...

Aubrey Haynie Aubrey Haynie (born March 27, 1974) is an American bluegrass musician who plays the fiddle and mandolin. In his career, he has recorded three studio albums for the Sugar Hill Records label, all three of which contained mostly songs that he wr ...

– fiddle *

Dann Huff Dann Lee Huff (born November 15, 1960) is an American record producer and songwriter. For his work as a producer in the country music genre, he has won several awards, including the ''Musician of the Year'' award in 2001, 2004, and 2016 at the Co ...

– electric guitar * Gordon Kennedy – electric guitar * B. James Lowry – acoustic guitar * Chris Rodriguez – background vocals *

Lonnie Wilson Lonnie Wilson is an American drummer, songwriter, and record producer, known primarily for his work in country music. Born in Monroe, Louisiana, Wilson was originally the lead singer of the band Bandana, which charted ten singles on the Hot C ...

– drums ;"I Got My Baby" *

Bekka Bramlett Rebekka Ruth Lazone Bramlett (born April 19, 1968) is an American singer and session background singer. She is the daughter of Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett, of the music duo Delaney & Bonnie. She has been a member of Mick Fleetwood's band the Z ...

– background vocals *

Larry Byrom Steppenwolf was an American-Canadian rock band that was prominent from 1968 to 1972. The group was formed in late 1967 in Los Angeles by lead singer John Kay, keyboardist Goldy McJohn, and drummer Jerry Edmonton, all formerly of the Canadian b ...

– acoustic guitar * Paul Franklin – steel guitar * Aubrey Haynie – fiddle *

Michael Landau Michael Christopher Landau (born June 1, 1958) is an American musician, audio engineer, and record producer. He is a session musician and guitarist who has played on many albums since the early 1980s with Boz Scaggs, Minoru Niihara, Joni Mitch ...

– electric guitar * B. James Lowry – electric guitar *

Brent Mason Brent Mason (born July 13, 1959) is an American, Nashville, Tennessee-based recording studio guitarist and songwriter, performing primarily country music. Guitar World Magazine listed him as one of the "Top Ten Session Guitarists of All Time". ...

– electric guitar *

Steve Nathan Steven Jay Nathan is an American keyboardist. He is known for his session work in Muscle Shoals and Nashville studios. Biography Nathan was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. In 1977, Nathan moved to Muscle Shoals, Alabama. After touring wit ...

– keyboards * Chris Rodriguez – background vocals * Dennis Wilson – background vocals * Lonnie Wilson – drums *

Glenn Worf Glenn Worf is an American bassist known mainly for his work as a session musician. He has recorded with many major country music acts and also tours with Mark Knopfler. Early life and education Worf was born in Dayton, Ohio, and grew up in Madis ...

– bass guitar ;"Love Is a Sweet Thing" * Tim Akers – keyboards * Mike Brignardello – bass guitar * Lisa Cochran – background vocals * Eric Darken – percussion * Paul Franklin – steel guitar * Dann Huff – electric guitar * Gordon Kennedy – electric guitar * B. James Lowry – acoustic guitar * Gene Miller – background vocals * Lonnie Wilson – drums ;"Breathe" * Bekka Bramlett – background vocals * Larry Byrom – acoustic guitar *

Stuart Duncan Stuart Duncan (born April 14, 1964) is an American bluegrass musician who plays the fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and banjo. Life Duncan was born in Quantico, Virginia, and raised in Santa Paula, California, where he played in the school band. He ...

– fiddle * Paul Franklin – steel guitar * Michael Landau – electric guitar * B. James Lowry – electric guitar * Brent Mason – electric guitar * Steve Nathan – keyboards * Chris Rodriguez – background vocals * Lonnie Wilson – drums * Glenn Worf – bass guitar ;"Let's Make Love" * Larry Byrom – acoustic guitar * Paul Franklin – steel guitar * Aubrey Haynie – fiddle * Michael Landau – electric guitar * B. James Lowry – electric guitar * Brent Mason – electric guitar * Tim McGraw – guest vocals * Steve Nathan – keyboards * Kim Parent – background vocals * Chris Rodriguez – background vocals * Gary Smith – piano, organ * Lonnie Wilson – drums * Glenn Worf – bass guitar ;"It Will Be Me" * Bekka Bramlett – background vocals * Larry Byrom – acoustic guitar * Stuart Duncan – fiddle * Paul Franklin – steel guitar * Michael Landau – electric guitar * B. James Lowry – electric guitar * Brent Mason – electric guitar * Steve Nathan – keyboards * Chris Rodriguez – background vocals * Lonnie Wilson – drums * Glenn Worf – bass guitar ;"The Way You Love Me" *

Stephanie Bentley Stephanie Kay Bentley (born April 29, 1963) is an American country music artist. She made her debut in 1996 as a duet partner on Ty Herndon's single "Heart Half Empty", which peaked at No. 21 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Track ...

– background vocals * Bekka Bramlett – background vocals * Larry Byrom – acoustic guitar * Paul Franklin – steel guitar * Aubrey Haynie – fiddle * Michael Landau – electric guitar * B. James Lowry – electric guitar * Brent Mason – electric guitar * Steve Nathan – keyboards * Chris Rodriguez – background vocals * Lonnie Wilson – drums * Glenn Worf – bass guitar ;"If I'm Not in Love" * Larry Byrom – acoustic guitar * Stuart Duncan – fiddle * Paul Franklin – steel guitar * Michael Landau – electric guitar * B. James Lowry – electric guitar * Brent Mason – electric guitar *

Nashville String Machine Nashville String Machine is a musical collective comprising session musicians, based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Members of the group have been credited on records dating from 1972 to the present, although the group was formally formed ...

–

strings String or strings may refer to: *String (structure), a long flexible structure made from threads twisted together, which is used to tie, bind, or hang other objects Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Strings'' (1991 film), a Canadian anim ...

* Steve Nathan – keyboards * Lonnie Wilson – drums * Glenn Worf – bass guitar ;"Bringing Out the Elvis" * Tim Akers – keyboards *

Lisa Bevill Lisa Bevill (born June 24, 1961) is an American contemporary Christian musician. Bevill has released five albums: ''My Freedom'' (1992), ''All Because of You'' (1994), ''Love of Heaven'' (1996), ''Lisa Bevill'' (2000) and ''When the Healing Come ...

– background vocals * Mike Brignardello – bass guitar * Lisa Cochran – background vocals * Eric Darken – percussion * Dann Huff – electric guitar *

Terry McMillan Terry McMillan (born October 18, 1951) is an American novelist. Her work centers around the experiences of Black women in the United States. Early life McMillan was born in Port Huron, Michigan. She received a B.A. in journalism in 1977 from ...

– harmonica * Jerry McPherson – electric guitar * Chris Rodriguez – background vocals *

Biff Watson Fletcher Bangs "Biff" Watson is an American guitarist, songwriter, and producer. His musicianship has been a part of recording sessions for many artists. Biography Early years Raised in Chatham, Virginia, Watson learned how to play guitar at a ...

– acoustic guitar * Lonnie Wilson – drums ;"If My Heart Had Wings" * Bekka Bramlett – background vocals * Larry Byrom – acoustic guitar * Paul Franklin – steel guitar * Aubrey Haynie – fiddle * Michael Landau – electric guitar * Brent Mason – electric guitar * Steve Nathan – keyboards * Kim Parent – background vocals * Chris Rodriguez – background vocals * John Willis – electric guitar * Lonnie Wilson – drums * Glenn Worf – bass guitar ;"If I Should Fall Behind" * Bekka Bramlett – background vocals * Larry Byrom – acoustic guitar * Paul Franklin – steel guitar * Aubrey Haynie – fiddle * B. James Lowry – electric guitar * Brent Mason – electric guitar * Steve Nathan – keyboards * Chris Rodriguez – background vocals * Lonnie Wilson – drums * Glenn Worf – bass guitar ;"That's How Love Moves" * Tim Akers – keyboards * Steve Brewster – drums * Mike Brignardello – bass guitar * Lisa Cochran – background vocals * Eric Darken – percussion * Paul Franklin – steel guitar * Dann Huff – electric guitar * Gordon Kennedy – electric guitar * B. James Lowry – acoustic guitar * Gene Miller – background vocals * Nashville String Machine – strings ;"There Will Come a Day" * Bekka Bramlett – background vocals * Mike Brignardello – bass guitar * Larry Byrom – acoustic guitar * Paul Franklin – steel guitar * Aubrey Haynie – fiddle * Michael Landau – electric guitar * B. James Lowry – electric guitar * Brent Mason – electric guitar * Steve Nathan – organ, synthesizer * Chris Rodriguez – background vocals * Gary Smith – piano * Lonnie Wilson – drums * Glenn Worf – bass guitar

Technical

* Jeff Balding – recording (tracks 1, 3, 9, 12) * Derek Bason – recording (tracks 1, 3, 9, 12) *

Byron Gallimore Byron Gallimore (born in Puryear, Tennessee) is an American record producer known for more than two decades of work in the field of country music. He has worked with artists Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Sugarland, Lee Ann Womack, and Jo Dee Messina. F ...

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production Production may refer to: Economics and business * Production (economics) * Production, the act of manufacturing goods * Production, in the outline of industrial organization, the act of making products (goods and services) * Production as a stati ...

(all tracks except 1, 3, 9, 12) * Carl Gorodetzky – string contractor (tracks 8, 12) * Mark Hagen – recording (tracks 1, 3, 9, 12) *

– production (all tracks) * Dann Huff – production (tracks 1, 3, 9, 12) * Ronn Huff – string arrangements,

conducting Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance, such as an orchestral or choral concert. It has been defined as "the art of directing the simultaneous performance of several players or singers by the use of gesture." The primary duti ...

(tracks 8, 12) * Julian King – recording (all tracks except 1, 3, 9, 12) *

Chris Lord-Alge Chris Lord-Alge is an American mix engineer. He is the brother of both Tom Lord-Alge and Jeff Lord-Alge, both of whom are also audio engineers. Chris and Tom are known for their abundant use of dynamic compression for molding mixes that play wel ...

– mixing (tracks 5, 11 only) * Doug Sax – mastering * Mike Shipley – mixing (all tracks except 5 and 11) * Shawn Simpson – digital editing

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Awards and nominations

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Breathe (Faith Hill Album) 1999 albums Faith Hill albums Warner Records albums Albums produced by Dann Huff Albums produced by Byron Gallimore Grammy Award for Best Country Album Canadian Country Music Association Top Selling Album albums