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Wikipedia article




"'Drugs or Jesus'" is a song written by Brett James, Julian Williams, Troy Verges, Aimee Mayo and Chris Lindsey, and recorded by American country music singer Tim McGraw. It was released in January 2005 as the third single from his album 'Live Like You Were Dying'. It peaked at number 14, thus becoming his first single since "Two Steppin' Mind" in 1993 to miss the top ten (not counting "Tiny Dancer").

Content



The narrator talks about how in his hometown, people follow their own paths in life and either choose drugs or Jesus.

Critical reception



Kevin John Coyne, reviewing the song for 'Country Universe', gave it a positive rating. He says that the song is one of McGraw's best performances ever.

Music video



The music video was directed and produced by Sherman Halsey, and premiered on CMT on January 21, 2005. It shows McGraw walking through an old house. He does not wear a cowboy hat, but rather a knit cap.

Chart positions



Year-end charts



References



Category:2005 singles

Category:2004 songs

Category:Tim McGraw songs

Category:Songs written by Brett James

Category:Songs written by Chris Lindsey

Category:Songs written by Aimee Mayo

Category:Songs written by Troy Verges

Category:Song recordings produced by Byron Gallimore

Category:Song recordings produced by Tim McGraw

Category:Curb Records singles

Category:Music videos directed by Sherman Halsey

Category:Country ballads


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