"When the Sun Goes Down" is a song written by Brett James and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney as a duet with Uncle Kracker.

[1] It was Uncle Kracker's first appearance on the country music charts, his next one being "Smile".

The music video was directed by Shaun Silva, and premiered on CMT on February 6, 2004.

The video shoot took place during Chesney's Keg in the Closet Tour at small venues near college campuses, including the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia.

Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of February 7, 2004.