"Anywhere but Here" is a song written by

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and

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, and recorded by American

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artist

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. It was released in September 1992 as the fourth and final single from his debut album '' Don't Go Near the Water''. It peaked at No. 10 on the ''

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chart and No. 17 on the Canadian ''

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'' country singles chart.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of ''

'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that Kershaw "adds a bit of

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flair on this particular number."''

'', October 17, 1992

Music video

The music video was directed by Mary Matthews and Jeff Smith, and premiered in late 1992, and features a guest appearance by

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driver

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Chart performance

"Anywhere but Here" debuted at number 73 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of October 3, 1992.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Anywhere But Here (Song) 1992 singles Sammy Kershaw songs Song recordings produced by Buddy Cannon Songs written by Buddy Cannon Songs written by Bob DiPiero Songs written by John Scott Sherrill Song recordings produced by Norro Wilson Mercury Records singles 1991 songs