''Breathe'' is the fourth studio album by American

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artist

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, released November 9, 1999, via Warner Bros. Nashville. The album is one of the most successful

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albums of all time and Hill's best selling album to date, being certified 8× Platinum by the

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(RIAA). The album became her most successful record to date, debuting atop both the

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and the

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chart and becoming the second most successful album of 2000 on the latter chart. ''Breathe'' additionally became a top 40 album in ten countries internationally. The album also contains her most successful singles on both the pop and country charts, the title track, and " The Way You Love Me", with the two spending ten weeks combined at number one on the

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chart and peaking at numbers two and six on the all-genre ''Billboard'' Hot 100, with "Breathe" becoming the number one song of 2000 on the Hot 100. The album also spawned the country top ten hits "

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" (a duet with her husband

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) and " If My Heart Had Wings", with the former peaking at number six and the latter at number three. Several album tracks also charted solely on unsolicited airplay. The album includes a cover version of

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

Singles

" Breathe", the title track, was released as the lead single from the album on October 4, 1999. The song received highly positive reviews upon its release, with praise being directed towards Hill's vocals. The song itself became a massive success in the United States, spending six weeks atop the

chart (her longest run to date with a solo song) and spending five weeks at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100; despite never going number one on that chart, "Breathe" became one of only four songs in Hot 100 history to be the number one song on the

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chart without ever topping the weekly Hot 100, becoming the number one song of 2000. The song also held a 17 week run on the

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chart. Internationally, the song reached the top forty in Finland, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. The song was later re-issued and remixed in October 2001 as the second and final single from her international-only compilation album ''There You'll Be'' (2001). " The Way You Love Me" was released on February 14, 2000, as the second single from the record. The song also received positive reviews. Initially released solely to country radio where it spent a four week reign atop the Hot Country Songs, the song was later issued to

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on August 25. The song itself also became a commercial success, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and going on to spend 56 weeks on the chart, Hill's longest running single to date and her second consecutive to spend more than a year on the chart following the title track. Internationally, the song gave Hill her most successful single at the time, reaching the top ten in Hungary and Spain, the top twenty in the UK, and the top forty in Italy, New Zealand, Australia, Sweden, and Ireland, which lead the single to reach number 43 on the

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chart, her then-highest peak. "

", a duet with her husband

, was released on May 12, 2000, to country radio as the third single. Before its release, the song charted for 20 weeks as an album track solely off unsolicited airplay, reaching as high as number 52. After its release, the song became a success, peaking at number six on the Hot Country Songs chart and number five on the

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Canadian Country Tracks chart, with the song spending 45 weeks on the latter chart. The album's fourth and final single, " If My Heart Had Wings", was released on January 8, 2001. Debuting on the country charts the week of January 13, 2001, the song rose to as high as number three, giving Hill another commercial success. The song also went on to peak at number 39 on the Hot 100.

Other songs

Despite not being singles, some songs from ''Breathe'' charted solely off unsolicited airplay. "It Will Be Me" and "If I'm Not In Love" both charted on November 27, 1999 on the Hot Country Songs (previously known as Hot Country Singles & Tracks) for one week, peaking at numbers 68 and 74. The song "I Got My Baby" also debuted on the same week, at number 69. The song would re-enter the country charts a year later on November 25, 2000 at number 71, before rising to its peak position of number 63; the song spent four weeks in total. The most successful non-single was "There Will Come a Day", which was included as a

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" from the ''Pearl Harbor'' soundtrack. Initially debuting on October 28, 2000 at number 75, the song later rose to as high as number 36 on the country charts over a year later on October 20, 2001 and spent 18 weeks in total.

Commercial performance

''Breathe'' debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' 200, debuting with 242,000 units sold first week. The album became Hill's first number one on the all-genre charts and outsold albums from the likes of

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and

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. ''Breathe'' went on to become one of the top twenty most successful albums of 2000. To date, the album has spent 103 weeks on the chart, Hill's only album on the Billboard 200 to spend more than 100 weeks. ''Breathe'' also went on to debuted atop the

chart, becoming Hill's first number one album on that chart and went on to spend six weeks atop it, becoming the second most successful country album of 2000 on the chart. The album has gone on to spend 104 weeks on the chart, tying with ''Faith'' (1998) to being her second longest running album on the chart. Internationally, ''Breathe'' performed moderately well, peaking within the top ten in New Zealand, Norway, and Australia.

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 –

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Aubrey Haynie Aubrey E. 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 w ...

– fiddle *

Dann Huff Dann Lee Huff (born November 15, 1960) is an American record producer, studio guitarist, 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 ...

– 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. Life and career Born in Monroe, Louisiana, Wilson was originally the lead singer of the band Bandana, which charted ten single ...

– drums ;"I Got My Baby" *

Bekka Bramlett Rebekka Ruth Lazone Bramlett (born April 19, 1968) is an American singer. She is the daughter of Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett, of the music duo Delaney & Bonnie. Currently, she is a session singer, songwriter, and backing vocalist, working with ...

– background vocals *

Larry Byrom Larry Clifton Byrom (born December 27, 1948 in Huntsville, Alabama) is an American guitarist. Byrom performed in a band called the Precious Few in the 1960s, then joined T.I.M.E.; in 1970, he joined Steppenwolf. He left Steppenwolf in 1972 and ...

– 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 Mitchel ...

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

Brent Mason Brent Mason (born July 13, 1959) is an American country music guitarist, songwriter and session musician. ''Guitar World'' magazine listed Mason as one of the "Top Ten Session Guitarists of All Time". Discovered and mentored by Chet Atkins, Maso ...

– electric guitar *

Steve Nathan Steven Jay Nathan (born April 20, 1951) 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, A ...

– 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 Ian 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 ...

– 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 *

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–

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* 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 Com ...

– 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 known for her vivid portrayals of African American women's lives, relationships, and journeys of self-discovery. Her best-selling works, including ''Waiting to Exhale'' and ''How S ...

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

Biff Watson Fletcher Bangs "Biff" Watson (born 1952) 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 ...

– 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 his work in the field of country music. He has worked with artists Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Sugarland, Lee Ann Womack, and Jo Dee Messina. Faith Hill's 1999 albu ...

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(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,

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(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 range compression for molding mixes that ...

– 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

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