While Trace Adkins' second album, Big Time, isn't as consistently strong as his debut, Dreamin' Out Loud, it nevertheless establishes him as a vocal talent. There are moments where the songwriting rings a little flat, but the best cuts on Big Time, such as the single "The Rest of Mine," are well-crafted contemporary country showcasing his booming baritone to fine effect. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide
Stuart Duncan (Mandolin), Stuart Duncan (Fiddle), Eddie Bayers (Drums), John Kunz (Mixing Assistant), Matt Rollings (Keyboards), John Wesley Ryles (Vocals (Background)), John Kunz (Engineer), Brent Mason (Guitar (Electric)), Pete Greene (Mixing), Trace Adkins (Arranger), Paul Franklin (Guitar (Steel)), Dennis Wilson (Vocals (Background)), David Grier (Guitar (Acoustic)), Jonathan Yudkin (Mandolin), John Jarvis (Organ), Chris Rua (Assistant Engineer), Scott Neubert (Dobro), Matt Rollings (Organ), Mike Bradley (Engineer), Anthony Kogoc (Mixing Assistant), Curtis Young (Vocals (Background)), Mark Capps (Assistant Engineer), Rob Hajacos (Fiddle), Scott Hendricks (Producer), Bil VornDick (Engineer), Donna Duarte (Production Coordination), Scott Hendricks (Engineer), Scott Neubert (Guitar (Acoustic)), Scott Hendricks (Arranger), Michael Spriggs (Guitar (Acoustic)), Hank Williams (Mastering), Roy M. "Junior" Husky (Bass (Upright)), Dave Boyer (Programming), Steve Tillisch (Mixing), Daren Chamblee (Assistant Engineer), Carl Meadows (Assistant Engineer), John Jarvis (Keyboards), Bruce Bouton (Guitar (Steel)), Glenn Worf (Bass)
Big Time is the second album by American country music artist Trace Adkins. It was released on October 21, 1997 and features the singles "The Rest of Mine", "Lonely Won't Leave Me Alone" and "Big Time", which respectively reached #4, #11 and #27 on the Hot Country Songs charts. The album itself was certified Platinum by the RIAA. "Wayfaring Stranger" can be found on the Sparrow Records compilation album Amazing Grace II.[1]