I'm Gonna Love You Explained

"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.

Background

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". 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".^[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.

Music video

The music video premiered alongside the single. It was directed by Dustin Haney and filmed in Wells, Nevada and Nashville, Tennessee.^[6] It sees Johnson and Underwood in a setting of "stunning landscapes and horses", before they come together.

Charts

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Peak position
Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)[7]	20
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8]	24

Notes and References

1. Web site: Thrilled to announce that "I'm Gonna Love You" is coming out next Friday, 9/27. Thank you @carrieunderwood for joining me on this one and making it so special. Can't wait for y'all to hear it. . . 8 October 2024 . September 17, 2024.
2. Web site: Dukes . Billy . Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood, 'I'm Gonna Love You' is an Instant Wedding Classic . Taste of Country . 8 October 2024 . September 27, 2024 . 8 October 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241008191324/https://tasteofcountry.com/cody-johnson-carrie-underwood-im-gonna-love-you/ . live .
3. Grow . Kory . Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood Team Up for 'I'm Gonna Love You' Duet . . 8 October 2024 . September 27, 2024 . 8 October 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241008191136/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/cody-johnson-carrie-underwood-im-gonna-love-you-1235114352/ . live .
4. Web site: Mower . Maxim . 'I'm Gonna Love You' by Cody Johnson & Carrie Underwood . Holler Country . 8 October 2024 . September 27, 2024 . 8 October 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241008191248/https://holler.country/news/general/im-gonna-love-you-by-cody-johnson-and-carrie-underwood-lyrics-and-meaning/ . live .
5. Web site: Blackwelder . Carson . Chua . Jeremy . Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood drop new duet and stunning music video: Watch here . . 8 October 2024 . September 27, 2024 . 8 October 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241008191434/https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/cody-johnson-carrie-underwood-drop-new-duet-music-video/story?id=114295683 . live .
6. Web site: Cody Johnson Bulks Up 'Leather' With 13 Extra Tracks On New Deluxe Edition. Lorie Hollabaugh. September 30, 2024. Music Row. November 24, 2024.
7. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 7 October 2024. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1805. 9. October 7, 2024.
8. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 7, 2024. October 8, 2024. October 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241007120746/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5874. live.