It Ain't No Crime
"It Ain't No Crime" is a song written Tom Shapiro, Tony Martin, and Mark Nesler and recorded by American country music artist Joe Nichols. It was released in December 2007 as the second and final single from Nichols’ 2007 album "Real Things". The song peaked at number 16 on the US Hot Country Songs chart and at number 5 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. Content. The song's narrator is a man who is trying to relax, but finds himself constantly distracted by other people who try to persuade him to get married  and get a job. This central character defends his relaxed lifestyle by telling his peers that "it ain't no crime". Critical reception. Kevin John Coyne of "Country Universe" gave it a B+ grade, saying the song needs a bit more edge but that Nichols "does well enough delivering this country boy’s slacker anthem." Music video. The music video was directed by Kristen Barlowe and premiered in early 2008. Chart performance. The song debuted at number 45 on the Hot Country Songs chart dated January 19, 2008.