"I Believe" is the debut single of American Idol season three winner Fantasia. The song was co-written by Louis Biancaniello, Sam Watters, and former American Idol contestant Tamyra Gray. Released in the United States on June 15, 2004, "I Believe" debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, selling 142,000 copies during its first week and winning three Billboard awards. The song also reached number one on the Canadian Singles Chart and number four on Australian ARIA Singles Chart. It was included on Fantasia's debut album, Free Yourself, released on November 23, 2004.