"I'm Gonna Love You" is a song by American country music singers Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood. It was released on September 27,2024,as the lead single from the deluxe edition of Johnson's ninth studio album,Leather (2023). The song was written by Chris Stevens,Kelly Archer and Travis Denning and produced by Trent Willmon.
Johnson announced the song via Instagram on September 17,2024.[1] 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.[2]
Composition and lyrics
Over a piano-driven instrumental,[3][4] the artists each describe inevitabilities of life before singing "And I'm gonna love you".[2][4] 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".[2][3][4][5] 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.[4]
Reception
Country Universe gave the song a grade of B,writing,"It’s a credit to Johnson that he continues to select excellent material from outside writers."[6] The single reached the top ten of Billboard’s Country Airplay,[7] also receiving a nomination from the Country Music Association Awards for Musical Event of the Year.
Commercial performance
On October 28,2025,the song received a new Platinum certification from the RIAA.[8]
The music video premiered alongside the single. It was directed by Dustin Haney and filmed in Wells,Nevada and Nashville,Tennessee.[10] It sees Johnson and Underwood in a setting of "stunning landscapes and horses",before they come together.[5] It received a nomination from the 59th CMA Awards for Music Video of the Year.[11]
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