Released February 2, 2004 Label Columbia Nashville | ||
Length 3:24 (album version)3:00 (single version) Writer(s) Bob DiPieroRivers RutherfordTom Shapiro | ||
"If You Ever Stop Loving Me" is a song recorded by American country music duo Montgomery Gentry. It was released in February 2004 as the lead-off single to their album You Do Your Thing, as well as their first Number One single on the country charts. It also peaked at #30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, making it their biggest crossover hit. It was written by Bob DiPiero, Rivers Rutherford and Tom Shapiro.
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Content
The narrator is a man who experienced tough experiences in life, but as long as his significant other stays with him he can handle anything.
Critical reception
Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably saying that Gentry delivers a "solid performance that is full of personality." The production was reviewed as "an edgy, groove-laden framework, punctuating the duo's gutsy performance with crunchy guitars and driving production."
Music video
The music video was directed by Trey Fanjoy and premiered in early 2004.
Chart positions
"If You Ever Stop Loving Me" debuted at number 58 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of February 7, 2004.