"Holy Water" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music duo Big & Rich. It was released in September 2004 as the third single from debut album Horse of a Different Color. It reached number 15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song was written by Big Kenny, John Rich, Vicky McGehee and Jeff Cohen.
Content The duo wrote the song in honor of their sisters, both of whom had been affected by domestic abuse.
Music video The music video was directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions and Marc Oswald. It premiered in November 2004. It first shows an intro, with Rich and Big Kenny's sisters. The rest of the video is of the duo playing, interspersed with images of women who have - presumably - been victims of abuse.
Personnel From Horse of a Different Color liner notes.
Big Kenny - vocals Brian Barnett - drums, tambourine Mike Johnson - steel guitar Matt Pierson - bass guitar John Rich - vocals, acoustic guitar Michael Rojas - keyboards Adam Shoenfeld - electric guitar Jonathan Yudkin - mandolin, strings
Chart positions "Holy Water" debuted at 51 on the U.S Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of October 2, 2004. Chart (2004–2005)Peakposition
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