"Here I Am" is a song written by

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, and recorded by American

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artist

Patty Loveless Patty Loveless (born Patricia Lee Ramey, January 4, 1957) is an American country music singer. She began performing in her teenaged years before signing her first recording contract with MCA Records' Nashville division in 1985. While her first ...

. It was released in November 1994 as the second single from her seventh album, ''

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'' (1994). The song reached a number four peak in February 1995.

Critical reception

Richard McVey from ''

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'' wrote, "A far cry from her previous release, “

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”, this easy-paced, guitar/vocally-driven tune is classic Loveless. She pours out emotions through her vocals like few can and “Here I Am” is no exception."

Music video

The accompanying

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for "Here I am" premiered in December 1994.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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