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as a duet. It was released in April 2007 as the second single from the album, ''

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for ''Best Country Collaboration with Vocals'' and ''Best Country Song''.

Content

The song is a ballad, in which the two lovers describe what their love means to each other. They both state their need for each other.

Critical reception

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'' magazine in his review of the album, called the song "wonderfully different than the power ballads they usually do."''

'', March 31, 2007

Music video

The music video, which features an acoustic version of this song, was directed and produced by Sherman Halsey, and premiered on CMT on June 12, 2007.

Chart positions

"I Need You" debuted at number 48 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs for the week of April 14, 2007.

Year-end charts

Certifications

Cover versions

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recorded a live version of the song, which is included in their 2010

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References

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