"Real Men Love Jesus" is a song recorded by American country music artist Michael Ray. It was released on September 14, 2015, as the second single from Ray's major-label debut album. The song was written by Brad Warren, Brett Warren, Lance Miller and Adam Sanders.

"Real Men Love Jesus"
Single by Michael Ray
from the album Michael Ray
ReleasedSeptember 14, 2015 (2015-09-14)[1]
Recorded2015
GenreCountry
Length3:11
LabelWarner Bros. Nashville/Atlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Scott Hendricks
Michael Ray singles chronology
"Kiss You in the Morning"
(2015)
"Real Men Love Jesus"
(2015)
"Think a Little Less"
(2016)

Critical reception

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Country music blog Taste of Country reviewed the single favorably, saying that "Fans of Michael Ray’s 'Real Men Love Jesus' will argue that the song is what the country is missing. The Florida-raised singer sings of strong family values and a commitment to hard work before allowing a little room for true love and a good time."[2]

Music video

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The music video was directed by Sam Siske and premiered in December 2015.[3]

Chart performance

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2015–2016) Peak
position
Canada Country (Billboard)[4] 44
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[5] 17
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[6] 28

Year-end charts

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Chart (2016) Position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] 90

References

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  1. ^ "R&R :: Going For Adds :: Country". Radio & Records. Retrieved September 12, 2015.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Michael Ray, 'Real Men Love Jesus' [Listen]". Taste of Country. August 24, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  3. ^ "CMT : Videos : Michael Ray : Real Men Love Jesus". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  4. ^ "Michael Ray Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
  5. ^ "Michael Ray Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
  6. ^ "Michael Ray Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  7. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2020.