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Wikipedia article




'"If Heaven"' is a song written and recorded by Gretchen Peters on her 2004 album, 'Halcyon'. Shortly thereafter, American country music singer Andy Griggs recorded his version. Griggs' version was released in October 2004 as the second single from his album 'This I Gotta See'. Griggs' eleventh single on the 'Billboard' country singles charts, it is also the final Top 40 country hit of his career, peaking at number 5 in mid-2005.

Content



Written by Gretchen Peters, "If Heaven" is a ballad in which the narrator offers up possible images of Heaven, each based on an idealized moment of everyday life, such as "If heaven was an hour, it would be twilight". In the chorus, he sings, "If that's what heaven's made of / You know, I ain't afraid to die."

Griggs said that he was emotionally moved by the song, which made him recall his father and brother, both of whom died during Griggs' childhood. His mother has asked him to perform the song for her, and refers to it as "'the' song."

Critical reception



Deborah Evans Price, of 'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it "one of those beautiful, understated ballads that will have listeners heaving a thoughtful sigh." She goes on to say that Griggs' "warm, muscular baritone gently breathes life into each line, evoking emotions both sad and hopeful."'Billboard', November 6, 2004

Music video



The music video was directed by Roman White and premiered in 2005.

Chart performance



"If Heaven" debuted at number 59 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of October 16, 2004.

Year-end charts



References



Category:2004 singles

Category:Andy Griggs songs

Category:Songs written by Gretchen Peters

Category:Music videos directed by Roman White

Category:RCA Records Nashville singles

Category:1984 songs

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