I Will (Jimmy Wayne song)
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3:20 (radio edit)
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| Single by Jimmy Wayne | ||||
| from the album Do You Believe Me Now | ||||
| Released | October 6, 2008 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:57 (album version) 3:20 (radio edit) | |||
| Label | Valory Music Group | |||
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| "I Will" at CMT.com | ||||
"I Will" is a song written by Dave Pahanish and Rory Feek, and recorded by American country music artist Jimmy Wayne. It was released in October 2008 as the second single from Wayne's album Do You Believe Me Now, his sixth Top 40 country hit, and his eighth overall single release.
"I Will" is a mid-tempo power ballad mostly accompanied by piano and electric guitar, with more of a country pop sound. Its lyrics show a man who wants to show his lover that he loves her, and that he is willing to do anything for her.
The radio edit shortens the intro, and omits the final chorus.
Critical reception
Brady Vercher of Engine 145 gave the song a "thumbs down" review. Vercher criticized the song for being overproduced and not sounding country. He also considered Wayne's vocals "hyper-excitable" and said that the lyric "hardly offers anything and comes across as too melodramatic in the process."[1] It was given a C− rating by Country Universe critic Blake Boldt, who criticized the production as well, calling it an "overanxious rush to go nowhere." He also thought that Wayne's voice sounded strained on the song.[2]
Deborah Evans Price of Billboard gave the song a more favorable review, saying "the lyric is a beautiful statement of love and devotion that provides an ideal showcase for Wayne's soulful vocals."[3] "I Will" was also described favorably by Country Standard Time critic Jessica Phillips, who called it "soaring" and "heartfelt."[4]