"Love Is Stronger Than Pride" is a song written by Rick Bowles and Doug Johnson, and recorded by American

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. It was released in August 1996 as the third single from their self-titled debut album. The song reached number 9 on the ''

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chart in November 1996.''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks
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Music video

The music video was directed by Marc Ball, and premiered on CMT on July 24, 1996.

Chart performance

"Love Is Stronger Than Pride" debuted at number 66 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of August 17, 1996.

References

1996 singles 1996 songs Ricochet (band) songs Song recordings produced by Ron Chancey Songs written by Doug Johnson (record producer) Columbia Records singles Songs written by Rick Bowles {{1996-country-song-stub