"I'm Gonna Love You" is a song by American country music singers Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood. It was released on September 27, 2024, as the lead single from the deluxe edition of Johnson's ninth studio album, Leather (2023). The song was written by Chris Stevens, Kelly Archer and Travis Denning and produced by Trent Willmon.
| "I'm Gonna Love You" | ||||
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| Single by Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood | ||||
| from the album Leather | ||||
| Released | September 27, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:08 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Nashville | |||
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| Producer(s) | Trent Willmon | |||
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| Carrie Underwood singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "I'm Gonna Love You" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editJohnson announced the song via Instagram on September 17, 2024.[1] In an Instagram story, he revealed the song was made in 2019 and originally had a female singer performing the harmony, but was not a duet. He decided to collaborate with Underwood on the song.[2]
Composition and lyrics
editOver a piano-driven instrumental,[3][4] the artists each describe inevitabilities of life before singing "And I'm gonna love you".[2][4] They join their voices in the chorus, singing together: "So good that it almost hurts / Steady and true as a Bible verse / My heart skips just thinkin' of you / Go on and bet it all, baby, we can't lose".[2][3][4][5] In addition, they express their unwavering support and love for each other when facing obstacles and challenges. An electric guitar solo is played toward the end of the track.[4]
Music video
editThe music video premiered alongside the single. It was directed by Dustin Haney and filmed in Wells, Nevada and Nashville, Tennessee.[6] It sees Johnson and Underwood in a setting of "stunning landscapes and horses", before they come together.[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)[7] | 20 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 96 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[9] | 48 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 24 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 42 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 19 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[13] | 11 |
References
edit- ^ "Thrilled to announce that "I'm Gonna Love You" is coming out next Friday, 9/27. Thank you @carrieunderwood for joining me on this one and making it so special. Can't wait for y'all to hear it". Instagram. September 17, 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Dukes, Billy (September 27, 2024). "Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood, 'I'm Gonna Love You' is an Instant Wedding Classic". Taste of Country. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ a b Grow, Kory (September 27, 2024). "Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood Team Up for 'I'm Gonna Love You' Duet". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d Mower, Maxim (September 27, 2024). "'I'm Gonna Love You' by Cody Johnson & Carrie Underwood". Holler Country. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ a b Blackwelder, Carson; Chua, Jeremy (September 27, 2024). "Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood drop new duet and stunning music video: Watch here". ABC News. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ Lorie Hollabaugh (September 30, 2024). "Cody Johnson Bulks Up 'Leather' With 13 Extra Tracks On New Deluxe Edition". Music Row. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 7 October 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1805. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 7, 2024. p. 9.
- ^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 7, 2024. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
- ^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2024.