"You Save Me" is a single by American country music

Country music

Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...

 singer Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney

Kenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...

, written by Brett James

Brett James

Brett James Cornelius is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Signed to Career Records as a solo artist in 1995, James charted three singles and released a self-titled debut album that year...

 and Troy Verges

Troy Verges

Troy Verges is an American country music songwriter. His credits include the singles "Who I Am" by Jessica Andrews, "Blessed" by Martina McBride and "Wasted", all of which went to number one on the country music charts...

. It was the fourth single from Chesney's 2005 album The Road and the Radio

The Road and the Radio

The Road and the Radio is the eleventh album released by country music singer and guitarist Kenny Chesney. It was released on November 8, 2005. The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 on November 26, 2005....

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Reception

Kevin John Coyne, reviewing the song for Country Universe, gave it a positive rating. He summarized up his review by saying the song "is awesome, one of the best singles of his career." He then went on to say if Chesney followed up the single with the title cut he would be two steps closer to the hall of fame.

Music video

A music video was made by Shaun Silva. It shows Chesney visiting Mexico and meeting this beautiful woman whom he eventually falls in love with.
They go dancing and other places together and end up having sex. It premiered on August 10, 2006. According to Chesney, the video took a total of 7 days to film.

Chart positions

"You Save Me" debuted at number 47 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of August 19, 2006.

Chart (2006)	Peak position
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