I Believe – Brooks & Dunn

Brooks & Dunn’s Believe is more than just a country song—it’s a moving story of faith, hope, and perseverance. Released in 2005 from their Hillbilly Deluxe album, the song tells of a childhood friendship with a wise neighbor, Old Man Wrigley, whose life lessons about belief in something greater leave a lasting impact on the narrator. With its gentle, reflective tone and heartfelt lyrics, Believe resonates deeply with anyone who’s faced hardship and searched for hope.

The song earned widespread acclaim, reaching the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and winning major awards at the 2006 CMA Awards, including Single of the Year and Song of the Year. Over time, it has been reimagined through powerful collaborations, including versions with Kane Brown and Jelly Roll, the latter reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Digital Song Sales chart in 2024. Believe remains a timeless anthem about holding on to faith when life gets tough.