''Did I Shave My Legs for This?'' is the debut studio album by American

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artist

Deana Carter Deana Kay Carter (born January 4, 1966) is an American country music singer-songwriter who broke through in 1996 with the release of her debut album ''Did I Shave My Legs for This?'', which was certified 5× Multi-Platinum in the United States ...

, released via

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in the United Kingdom on February 27, 1995. Two singles were released from the album in the UK, "Angel Without a Prayer" and "Are You Coming Home Today?", which charted at numbers 100 and 93 respectively on the

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. In 1996, Capitol Records had Carter record new material for the North American release of the album, which retained only three songs from the original release. This version features her breakthrough debut single " Strawberry Wine", a number-one hit on the ''

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chart at the end of that year. "

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", " Count Me In", and the title track were also released as a singles. Of these, "We Danced Anyway" and the promotional single "

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" also reached number one. In honor of the 25th anniversary of the album, a remastered edition was released on November 5, 2021. The re-issue includes re-recordings of the title-track and "Strawberry Wine", featuring guest appearances from

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and

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Track listing

Original UK edition

Revised US edition

Chart performance

''Did I Shave My Legs for This?'' is Carter's highest-charting album to date and her only album to chart in the top ten on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200.

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Personnel

Adapted from ''Did I Shave My Legs for This?'' liner notes. Musicians * Deana Carter - vocals *

Joe Chemay Joe Chemay is an American bassist and background singer, known for his recording session work. Biography Chemay started out working as a session and touring support musician in Los Angeles, but moved to Nashville in 1989. Chemay has worked wi ...

- bass guitar (except tracks 1, 5, 6) * Chris DiCroce - background vocals *

Dan Dugmore Dan Dugmore is an American session musician known primarily for playing the pedal steel guitar Born in 1949, Dugmore was raised in Pasadena, California. Influenced by the Flying Burrito Brothers, he learned to play steel guitar after Flying B ...

- acoustic guitar, steel guitar * Chris Farren - acoustic guitar, background vocals *

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- fiddle, mandolin * John Hobbs - keyboards, piano *

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 (tracks 1, 5, 6) * Chuck Jones - acoustic guitar (tracks 1, 5, 6) *

Greg Morrow Greg Morrow is an American drummer, percussionist, session musician, mixing engineer, and vocalist. Biography Morrow was born in Ripley, Tennessee and raised in Memphis. At age 11, Morrow and his band performed on a local TV show, and he par ...

- drums (except tracks 1, 5, 6), percussion *

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 ...

- Hammond organ *

Brent Rowan Brent Rowan (born May 28, 1956 in Waxahachie, Texas) is an American session musician and record producer who works primarily in country music. Active since the 1970s, Rowan began working with John Conlee through the recommendation of record produce ...

- electric guitar * Gary Park - acoustic guitar, electric guitar * Pete Wasner - piano (tracks 1, 5, 6) *

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 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 (tracks 1, 5, 6) *

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 (tracks 1, 5, 6) Strings performed by the

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, arranged by David Campbell, and conducted by Carl Gorodetzky Technical *

Jimmy Bowen James Albert Bowen (born November 30, 1937) is an American record producer and former rockabilly singer. Bowen brought Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood together, and introduced Sinatra to Mel Tillis for their album, ''Mel & Nancy.'' Early life ...

- producer (tracks 1, 5, 6 only) * Derek Bason - recording assistant, mixing assistant (tracks 1, 5, 6 only) * Chris Farren - producer (all tracks) * John Guess - producer (tracks 1, 5, 6 only) * Tom Harding - additional recording * Steve Marcantonio - recording, mixing (except tracks 1, 5, 6) * Denny Purcell - mastering * Tim Waters - recording assistant, mixing assistant * Marty Williams - recording (tracks 1, 5, 6 only)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Did I Shave My Legs For This? 1995 debut albums Capitol Records albums Deana Carter albums Albums produced by Chris Farren (country musician)