"Fall in Love" is a song co-written and recorded by American

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artist

Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold Chesney (born March 26, 1968) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He has recorded more than 20 albums and has produced more than 40 Top 10 singles on the US ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Hot Coun ...

. It was released in March 1995 as the lead single from his album '' All I Need to Know''. The song became Chesney's first Top 10 hit, peaking at number 6 in both the United States and Canada. Chesney wrote the song with

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and Kim Williams.

Critical reception

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, of ''

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'' magazine reviewed the song unfavorably saying that Chesney "seems somewhat straightjacketed by this sunny pop song." He tells the label to let Chesney "sink his teeth into some hardcore country."''

'', March 18, 1995

Music video

The music video was directed by Steven T. Miller and R. Brad Murano, and premiered on CMT on March 24, 1995, when CMT named it a "Hot Shot".

Chart positions

"Fall in Love" debuted at number 66 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of April 1, 1995.

Year-end charts

References

1995 singles Kenny Chesney songs Songs written by Buddy Brock Songs written by Kenny Chesney Songs written by Kim Williams (songwriter) Song recordings produced by Barry Beckett BNA Records singles 1995 songs {{1995-country-song-stub