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Thank God for Believers (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Thank God for Believers'" is a song co-written by Mark Alan Springer, Roger Springer and Tim Johnson and was recorded by the American country music singer Mark Chesnutt. It was released in July 1997 as the title track and first single from his album 'Thank God for Believers'. It peaked at number 2 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number 7 on the Canadian 'RPM' Country Tracks chart.
Content
The narrator describes his lover, who is a very spiritual woman. He tells the audience about her strong faith and how she always gives him second chances after all the hell he's put her through. He can't believe that his wife's faith in him remains so he thanks God for believers.
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price, of 'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that Chesnutt "wrings every drop of regret, pain, bewilderment, and appreciation from this great lyric..." She goes on to say that Chesnutt remains one of the "most affecting male vocalists on the country music landscape."'Billboard', July 26, 1997
Music video
The music video was directed by Richard Murray and premiered in late 1997. Country music singer-songwriter Ed Bruce appears as the old man in the video.
Chart performance
"Thank God for Believers" debuted at number 69 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the chart week of August 2, 1997.
Year-end charts
References
Category:1997 singles
Category:Mark Chesnutt songs
Category:Songs written by Roger Springer
Category:Songs written by Tim Johnson (songwriter)
Category:Decca Records singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Mark Wright (record producer)
Category:Songs written by Mark Alan Springer
Category:1997 songs
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