Grieving elderly man reads a letter at a funeral

**“Love, Me” – Collin Raye (1991)** One of the most touching country ballads of the 1990s, “Love, Me” tells the story of a grandfather recalling his youthful romance with the woman who would become his wife. Through a handwritten letter dating back to 1923, the song explores a love that survives family opposition, the passage of time, and ultimately death. Its beautiful message of faithfulness and the promise of reunion has touched generations of listeners. Written by Skip Ewing and Max T. Barnes, “Love, Me” was released in October 1991 as the second single from Collin Raye's debut album, *All I Can Be*. It became his first **No. 1 hit on Billboard's Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart**, spending three consecutive weeks at the top from January 4–18, 1992. The song also reached No. 1 on Canada's country chart and earned a nomination for Song of the Year at the 1992 CMA Awards. More than three decades later, “Love, Me” remains a beautiful reminder that true love doesn't end with goodbye. Sometimes, goodbye simply means waiting until we meet again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C-ct_YtorM