"River's Still Running" is a song recorded by Canadian

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High Valley High Valley is a Canadian country and bluegrass band originally from Blumenort, Alberta, a small community near the hamlet of La Crete. The group is composed of Brad Rempel (lead vocals) and his supporting band, Dave Myers (bass guitar), Raymon ...

. The song was written by the band's frontman Brad Rempel with Corey Crowder and

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. It was the second single off their extended play '' Grew Up On That''.

Background

Brad Rempel wrote the song with Corey Crowder and

, shortly after Montana had scored a six-week Number One with

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' " Beer Never Broke My Heart". They wanted to write a "super positive song that your average country bumpkin could identify with, that was from a very backwoods, small town".

Critical reception

''Complete Country'' described the song positively, saying it "reminder to remain positive and appreciate the little things in life, like the sun rising and the river running" adding the "lyrics are spot on".

Music video

The official music video for "River's Still Running" premiered on January 22, 2021. It features both Brad and Curtis Rempel of High Valley.

Chart performance

"River's Still Running" reached a peak of number 1 on the ''Billboard''

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chart dated April 17, 2021, their third chart-topper, and second consecutive after " Grew Up On That". It also peaked at number 64 on the ''Billboard''

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Certifications

References

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