Faith Hill – “It Matters To Me”

About the Song

When we think of the golden age of ’90s country music, Faith Hill inevitably comes to mind. With her distinctive voice—equal parts tenderness and quiet strength—she brought a fresh yet timeless sound to the genre. One of her most memorable early hits, “It Matters to Me,” released in 1995, is a beautiful example of how country music can speak directly to the heart with simplicity and sincerity.

“It Matters to Me” was the second single from Faith’s second studio album, It Matters to Me, and it quickly became a standout track that helped cement her status as one of country music’s most beloved voices. The song soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in early 1996 and remains a fan favorite nearly three decades later. What makes it so enduring?

At its core, this ballad is a quiet plea from one person in a relationship to another—a plea for understanding, for empathy, and most of all, for recognition. The lyrics speak plainly, but powerfully: “When we don’t talk, when we don’t touch, when it doesn’t feel like we’re even in love—it matters to me.” There’s nothing flashy or overly poetic here; instead, it’s the directness of the message and the emotional authenticity in Faith Hill’s delivery that strikes a chord.

Backed by a gently swelling arrangement of piano, acoustic guitar, and subtle harmonies, the song allows Faith’s voice to shine—clear, emotive, and deeply human. It’s a performance that doesn’t rely on vocal acrobatics, but rather on honesty. And that honesty is what made “It Matters to Me” resonate with so many listeners, particularly those who’ve experienced the quiet ache of growing distance in a relationship.

For many fans, especially those who lived through the era of heartfelt country storytelling, this song stands as a reminder that what truly matters in a relationship often isn’t the grand gestures—but the everyday choices to care, to communicate, and to stay connected.

In the pantheon of ’90s country classics, “It Matters to Me” remains a quiet masterpiece—one that speaks volumes without ever raising its voice.

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