<P> The song won the Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance . </P> <P> The song was written by Underwood along with Chris DeStefano and Brett James, and produced by Underwood's longtime producer Mark Bright . It also has a sample of Amazing Grace at the closing of the song, sung by Underwood . </P> <P> James told Country Weekly that, when he arrived at Underwood's cabin in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee for a songwriter's session, she and DeStefano already had a track ready, when Underwood suggested "Something in the Water" as a title . They then chose to make the song themed after a person whose life changes after baptism . James said that he found Underwood's demo of the song "emotional", and praised Underwood's singing and songwriting style . He later called it "one of the most perfect writing days I have had in my life". </P> <P> "Something in the Water" was met with widespread critical acclaim . Rolling Stone praised the song stating that "Underwood sings in the soaring song showcasing her heavenly high vocal range" and called the song a "spiritual heartstring - tugger". Billboard praised the song with 4 out of 5 stars, stating: "Carrie Underwood offers a message of faith in times of trouble". Music Times praised the song by saying that Underwood "pulls out all of her strongest, boldest notes for the religious anthem" and that the song "builds to some of the greatest heights Underwood has reached to date". All Access Music also praised the song, stating that "It's a welcome--and bold--move for Underwood that flies in the face of Country's recent direction . Her vocals soar and to no one's surprise she powerfully delivers the message". AXS called "Something in the Water" a "mighty offering" while praising Underwood for a "righteously powerful performance ." </P>

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