"We Got Us" is the debut single by American country music singer Canaan Smith, released in January 2012. Smith co-wrote the song with Stephen Barker Liles and Tommy Lee James.

"We Got Us"
Single by Canaan Smith
ReleasedJanuary 24, 2012 (2012-01-24)
Recorded2011–12
GenreCountry
Length3:50
LabelMercury Nashville
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Brett Beavers
Canaan Smith singles chronology
"We Got Us"
(2012)
"Love You Like That"
(2014)

Critical reception edit

Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song a positive review, saying that "Vocally, Canaan has a strong tenor as he sings lyrics which discuss a man who knows times may be hard for him and his new love but with love as their anchor, they’re ready to take the leap and make a commitment to each other and that despite having nothing but each other, that love will be enough to pull them through any tough times they’ll encounter along the way.[1]

Music video edit

The music video was directed by Brian Lazzaro and premiered in January 2012.[2]

Chart performance edit

Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] 44

References edit

  1. ^ Bjorke, Matt. "Single Review: Canaan Smith - We Got Us". Roughstock. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  2. ^ "CMT : Music Video : We Got Us : Canaan Smith". Country Music Television. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
  3. ^ "Canaan Smith Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.