I Never Lie

"I Never Lie" is a song by American country music singer Zach Top from his debut studio album Cold Beer & Country Music. Top co-wrote the song with Carson Chamberlain and Tim Nichols, and was produced by Chamberlain. The song notably went viral on social media platform TikTok, which led to it being released as the album's second single.

Musical style and composition

"I Never Lie" is influenced by the neotraditional country style of country music popularized in the 1980s and 1990s. Its comedic lyricism has been compared to George Strait's "Ocean Front Property" on the 1987 album of the same name. == Critical reception ==

Critical reception

Country Central writer Will Chapman wrote that the song "as well as a classic voice, Zach Top has plenty of personality, and just like the greats he seeks to follow in the footsteps of, he puts a high premium on witty lyrics". Taste of Country placed it at number 17 on its list of the Top 40 Country Songs of 2024. ==Live performances==

Live performances

Top performed "I Never Lie" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 30, 2025. == Chart performance ==

Chart performance

The song debuted at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of September 28, 2024, and became Top's first entry on the chart. It debuted at number 45 on Billboard Hot Country Songs. In May 2025, it reached a peak of number two on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, and became Top's first number-one hit on the Canada Country chart. ==Charts==

Charts

Weekly charts Year-end charts == Certifications ==

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