Real Men Love Jesus

2015 single by Michael Ray

"Real Men Love Jesus"

Single by Michael Ray

from the album Michael Ray

Released

September 14, 2015 (2015-09-14)^[1]

Recorded

2015

Genre

Country

Length

3:11

Label

Warner Bros. Nashville/Atlantic

Songwriter(s)

Lance Miller
Adam Sanders
Brad Warren
Brett Warren

Producer(s)

Scott Hendricks

Michael Ray singles chronology

"Kiss You in the Morning"
(2015)

"Real Men Love Jesus"
(2015)

"Think a Little Less"
(2016)

"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.

Critical reception

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

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

Chart performance

Weekly charts

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

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

References

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