"Just By Being You (Halo and Wings)" is a song written by Britton Cameron and Canadian

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singer

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, and recorded by American country music duo

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. It was released on July 20, 2010 as the second single from their

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debut album, which was released on January 11, 2011.

Critical reception

Kevin John Coyne, of Country Universe, gave the song a "C" rating, stating that the song could put

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fans to sleep. He also said that the duo could have come up with something worthy of their time and effort.

Music video

The song was made into a

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, which premiered on

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on July 2, 2010. The video was directed by Kristin Barlowe. In the video, the duo perform in the middle of woods, while in the backdrop are two children playing. As the video progresses,

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are used to simulate the children, as well as Steel Magnolia, turning into angels.

Chart performance

"Just By Being You (Halo and Wings)" debuted on the ''Billboard''

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chart in June 2010, prior to its official radio release. Since then, it has become Steel Magnolia's second Top 40 single on that chart. It peaked at number 25 on the country charts in November 2010.

References

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