Chris Cagle Celebrates 25 Years of “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out” With First-Ever HD Music Video

The multi-platinum country artist revisits his first No. 1 hit as his Play It Loud 25th Anniversary Tour continues across the country.

Twenty-five years after releasing the song that helped launch his career, Chris Cagle is giving fans a fresh look at one of his most recognizable hits. The multi-platinum country artist has released the original music video for “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out” in high definition for the first time, continuing his year-long celebration of the 25th anniversary of his debut album, Play It Loud.

Originally released in 2001, “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out” climbed to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, becoming Cagle’s first chart-topping single. The song helped establish him as one of country music’s prominent new voices in the early 2000s and remains a signature part of his catalog.

The newly released HD video brings the original production to a new generation of viewers while giving longtime fans an opportunity to revisit a defining moment in Cagle’s career.

“It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years,” says Cagle. “This song changed my life. The fact that people are still singing it back to me every night after all these years means more than I can put into words. I’m excited for everyone to get to see the video in HD for the first time and celebrate this anniversary with us.”

Watch the newly remastered video on Chris Cagle's official YouTube channel

A Quarter Century of Play It Loud

Released in 2001, Play It Loud introduced country audiences to Cagle's powerful vocals and energetic approach to contemporary country music. The album launched a career that would produce multiple No. 1 singles, Gold and Platinum certifications, and a catalog that continues to resonate with country music audiences.

Alongside “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out,” Cagle's hits include “What a Beautiful Day,” “Chicks Dig It,” “Laredo,” “Miss Me Baby” and “My Love Goes On and On.”

With more than two billion career streams, Cagle's music continues to reach listeners well beyond the generation that first discovered him.

His Play It Loud 25th Anniversary Tour brings that catalog back to stages across the country, with “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out” remaining a centerpiece of his live performances. The anniversary celebration honors both the album that started his career and the fans who have continued supporting his music for more than two decades.

Chris Cagle Continues His Anniversary Tour

Cagle's anniversary tour continues throughout the remainder of 2026, with additional performances scheduled into 2027. Upcoming stops include Colorado, Louisiana, Texas, Montana, Illinois and Ohio, along with a New Year's Eve performance in Houston and a New Year's Day show at Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth.

For longtime fans, the newly available HD video offers another opportunity to revisit the song that helped define Cagle's early career. For newer listeners, it provides a glimpse into the music that introduced him to country radio 25 years ago.

Watch the official HD music video for

“I Breathe In, I Breathe Out”

and visit

Chris Cagle's official website

for tour dates and additional information.