"God Gave Me a Girl" is a song by American country music singer Russell Dickerson. It was released on December 12, 2022 as the second single from his third studio album Russell Dickerson. He wrote the song with Ashley Gorley, Chase McGill, and Zach Crowell, with whom he also co-produced it.
Content
According to Taste of Country, the song is a "sentimental track" about "the love that he almost lost", drawing inspiration from his separation from and reunion with his wife, Kailey.[1] In August 2023, Dickerson released the song's music video, which features him re-enacting a fictionalized version of a break-up and reunion with a lover.[2]
Chart performance
Weekly charts
| Chart (2022–2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country (Billboard)[3] | 6 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 81 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[5] | 2 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 15 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2023) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 35 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 88 |
References
- ^ "Russell Dickerson sings of redeeming love in 'God Gave Me a Girl' [Listen]". Taste of Country. December 30, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ "Dickerson goes to video with "God Gave Me A Girl"". Country Standard Time. August 14, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ "Russell Dickerson Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ "Russell Dickerson Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ^ "Russell Dickerson Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ "Russell Dickerson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.