"I Can't Unlove You" is a song recorded by American

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artist

Kenny Rogers Kenneth Ray Rogers (August 21, 1938 – March 20, 2020) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013. Rogers was particularly popular with country audiences but also charted mo ...

. It was released in December 2005 as the first single from his album '' Water & Bridges''. The song was written by Wade Kirby and Will Robinson. In Brazil, the song had a version titled "Eu Não Sei Dizer Que Eu Não Te Amo", performed by the duo Edson & Hudson in Portuguese and by Kenny Rogers in English.

Critical reception

Kevin John Coyne of ''Country Universe'' wrote that Rogers "sounds as good as ever on this breakup song that rises above its awkward title." The song also received a favorable review from Deborah Evans Price of ''

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'', who said that "Rogers delivers this gorgeous ballad in the warm, straightforward style that has made him a household name."

Music video

The music video was directed by

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and premiered in December 2005.

Chart performance

The song debuted at #57 on the U.S. ''

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chart for the week of December 10, 2005. It would be his final Top 20 single.

References

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