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I Need You (Tim McGraw and Faith Hill song)

"I Need You" is a song written by David Lee and Tony Lane, and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw and his wife, Faith Hill as a duet. It was released in April 2007 as the second single from the album, Let It Go. The song peaked at number 8 on the country charts in August 2007, partly due to competition with individual singles from Hill and McGraw ("Lost" and "If You're Reading This", respectively).

"I Need You"

April 23, 2007

4:08

  • David Lee
  • Tony Lane

The duet was nominated twice at the 2008 Grammy Awards for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals and Best Country Song.

Content[edit]

The song is a ballad, in which the two lovers describe what their love means to each other. They both state their need for each other.

Critical reception[edit]

Ken Tucker, of Billboard magazine in his review of the album, called the song "wonderfully different than the power ballads they usually do."[1]

Music video[edit]

The music video, which features an acoustic version of this song, was directed and produced by Sherman Halsey, and premiered on CMT on June 12, 2007.

Cover versions[edit]

Country music duo Steel Magnolia recorded a live version of the song, which is included in their 2010 extended play, Steel Magnolia — EP.