"Only God (Could Stop Me Loving You)" is a song written by

Robert John "Mutt" Lange Robert John "Mutt" Lange ( ; born 11 November 1948) is a South African record producer. He is known for his work in rock music as well as co-writing and producing various songs for Shania Twain, his ex-wife. Her 1997 album ''Come On Over'', whic ...

that has been recorded by multiple artists. It was first recorded by American

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artist

Billy Ray Cyrus William Ray Cyrus ( ; born August 25, 1961) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. Having released 16 studio albums and 53 singles since 1992, he is known for his hit single "Achy Breaky Heart", which topped the U.S. Hot Country Songs cha ...

for his third studio album ''

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'' (1994). It was then recorded by Chris Ward for his only studio album ''One Step Beyond'' (1996).

Lari White Lari Michele White Cannon (, ; May 13, 1965 – January 23, 2018) was an American country musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her debut in 1988 after winning ''You Can Be a Star'', a televised talent competition o ...

would also record a version, this time as a duet with

Toby Keith Toby Keith Covel (July 8, 1961 – February 5, 2024) was an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and businessman. Keith released his chart-topping debut single, "Should've Been a Cowboy", in 1993. During the 1990s ...

, for her fourth studio album ''Stepping Stone'' (1998). The first artist to release it as a single was Canadian band

Emerson Drive Emerson Drive was a Canadian country music band consisting of Brad Mates (lead vocals), Danick Dupelle (guitars, backing vocals), Mike Melancon (drums), and Dale Wallace (keyboards, backing vocals). The band was founded in 1995 as 12 Gauge, which ...

. Their version was released on March 17, 2003, as the third and final single from their self-titled major label debut album (third album overall). It was not as successful as the previous singles, peaking at number 23 on the US

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chart.

Music video

The music video was directed by

Steven Goldmann Steven Harvey Goldmann (August 18, 1961 – April 30, 2015) was a Canadian music video and film director. He directed over 200 music videos. Goldmann also directed the movies '' Broken Bridges'' and '' Trailer Park of Terror'', and additionall ...

and premiered in mid-2003.

Charts

Emerson Drive's version peaked at number 23 on the US

chart, spending twenty-four weeks on that chart. Single chart usages for Billboardbubbling100 Single chart called without song

Year-end charts

References

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