"I'm Gonna Love You" is a song by American

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singers

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and

Carrie Underwood Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983) is an American singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence after winning the fourth season of ''American Idol'' in 2005, returning as a judge beginning with the twenty-third season. Underwood's f ...

. It was released on September 27, 2024, as the lead single from the deluxe edition of Johnson's ninth studio album, ''

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'' (2023). The song was written by Chris Stevens, Kelly Archer and

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and produced by

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Background

Johnson announced the song via

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on September 17, 2024. In an Instagram story, he revealed the song was made in 2019 and originally had a female singer performing the harmony, but was not a duet. He decided to collaborate with Underwood on the song.

Composition and lyrics

Over a piano-driven instrumental, the artists each describe inevitabilities of life before singing "And I'm gonna love you". They join their voices in the chorus, singing together: "So good that it almost hurts / Steady and true as a Bible verse / My heart skips just thinkin' of you / Go on and bet it all, baby, we can't lose". In addition, they express their unwavering support and love for each other when facing obstacles and challenges. An electric guitar solo is played toward the end of the track.

Music video

The music video premiered alongside the single. It was directed by Dustin Haney and filmed in

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and

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. It sees Johnson and Underwood in a setting of "stunning landscapes and horses", before they come together.

Charts

References

{{Carrie Underwood songs 2024 singles 2024 songs Cody Johnson songs Carrie Underwood songs Songs written by Kelly Archer Songs written by Travis Denning Warner Records Nashville singles Male–female vocal duets