The song was released to generally positive reviews, who complimented its country crossover appeal, and was a success on adult contemporary radio. Its lyrics discuss the idea of unconditional love and support as well as the importance of holding onto one's faith through difficult times.

Lady Antebellum's female vocalist, Hillary Scott, is sometimes credited individually as a featured artist alongside Lady Antebellum.'Never Alone' is primarily a new-age song with additional influences of country and pop genres and is instrumented primarily by piano.

This latter version was released to digital retailers through Savoy Records on Februand impacted American adult contemporary radio that spring. Originally recorded with American country music singer Sara Evans on vocals for his 2006 album, Escape, it was famously re-recorded with American country pop trio Lady Antebellum for its release as a single. 'Never Alone' is a song written by Gary Burr, Sarah Buxton, and Victoria Shaw and recorded by American songwriter and pianist Jim Brickman.