Forgive (song)  "Forgive" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Rebecca Lynn Howard. It was released in May 2002 as the only single and title track from her album "Forgive", and the only Top 40 country hit of her career. The song peaked at number 12 on "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song is also featured on the soundtrack to NBC drama series "Providence". Howard wrote the song with Trey Bruce, who co-produced it with Mark Wright. The music video was directed by Morgan Lawley and premiered in mid-2002. Maria Konicki Dinoia of Allmusic called the song "chill-inducing" and a "masterpiece" in her review of the album. "Forgive" debuted at number 56 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart dated May 11, 2002 and spent 30 weeks on the chart.