"I Can't Unlove You" is a song recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers. It was released in December 2005 as the first single from his album Water & Bridges. The song was written by Wade Kirby and Will Robinson. In Brazil, the song had a version titled "Eu Não Sei Dizer Que Eu Não Te Amo", performed by the duo Edson & Hudson in Portuguese and by Kenny Rogers in English.
"I Can't Unlove You" | ||||
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Single by Kenny Rogers | ||||
from the album Water & Bridges | ||||
Released | December 12, 2005 (2005-12-12) | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:24 | |||
Label | Capitol Nashville | |||
Songwriter(s) | Wade Kirby Will Robinson | |||
Producer(s) | Dann Huff | |||
Kenny Rogers singles chronology | ||||
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Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe wrote that Rogers "sounds as good as ever on this breakup song that rises above its awkward title."[1] The song also received a favorable review from Deborah Evans Price of Billboard, who said that "Rogers delivers this gorgeous ballad in the warm, straightforward style that has made him a household name."[2]
The music video was directed by Peter Zavadil and premiered in December 2005.[3]
The song debuted at #57 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of December 10, 2005. It would be his final Top 20 single.[4]
Chart (2005–2006) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 17 |
US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 93 |