"Nothing Short of Dying" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Travis Tritt. It was released in February 1992 as the fourth and final single from Tritt's album It's All About to Change. It peaked at number 4 on the Billboard country music chart in the United States, and at number 7 on the country singles chart in Canada. Personnel Compiled from liner notes. Sam Bacco — marimba, maracas Richard Bennett — electric guitar Mike Brignardello — bass guitar Larry Byrom — acoustic guitar Terry Crisp — steel guitar Stuart Duncan — fiddle Chris Leuzinger — acoustic guitar, Dobro Hargus "Pig" Robbins — piano Steve Turner — drums Billy Joe Walker Jr. — acoustic guitar Dennis Wilson — background vocals Curtis Young — background vocals Reggie Young — electric guitar Chart positions "Nothing Short of Dying" debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of March 7, 1992. Year-end charts References Travis Tritt songs 1992 singles Songs written by Travis Tritt Warner Records singles 1991 songs