Steady and correct And as the Bible verse says, their love is real…at least for the duration of the song. Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood, who are married to other people, have collaborated on a new duet in which they express their passion for each other, “I'll Love You.” The song appears on the deluxe edition of Johnson's latest single, leatherwhich will add about a dozen songs to the tracklist when it releases on November 3.
“So good it almost hurts/steady and true as a Bible verse,” the artists sing together in the chorus. “My heart skips a beat just thinking about you.” Over a propulsive piano, they blend their voices, singing, “Baby, I'll love you,” and it sounds tender enough that you feel like they're getting lost in the moment.
The artists met backstage at the 2022 CMT Awards and have been looking for an opportunity to record together ever since. When the songwriting team of Chris Stevens, Kelly Archer and Travis Denning delivered “I'll Love You” to Johnson, a light bulb went on. “From the moment I heard this song, I heard Carey's voice on it,” Johnson said in a statement. It was non-negotiable for me; Either we sing it together, or I won't sing it at all. “It's special to me.”
“From the first time I heard his voice, I knew Cody had something special,” Underwood said. “I'm excited for our fans to hear about this special collaboration.”
“Working with Carrie was an absolute pleasure,” Johnson said. “Not only is she a hell of a diva, but she's a class act all around. It warms my heart to work with someone who has seen so much success in her career and is still so humble. I feel like this duo is going to be phenomenal in so many ways, and I couldn't be prouder of her.” !
The song could also be seen as a victory for Johnson, who won a People's Choice Country Award on Thursday for his song leather “Dirt Cheap” song. That song, released in March, was an instant hit and was certified gold.
