"I Am That Man" is a song written by Terry McBride and

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, and recorded by American

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duo

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. It was released in June 1996 as the second single released from their album '' Borderline''. The song peaked at number 2 on the ''

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chart.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of ''

'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it "an earnest song of love and devotion that is marked by Ronnie Dunn's tender lead vocals." She goes on to say that the "production is gentle and understated, allowing Dunn to wrap his voice around the lyric and deliver a poignant interpretation."''

'', June 22, 1996

Misheard lyric

Many fans have misheard the title in the chorus as "I am

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Chart positions

"I Am That Man" debuted at number 73 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart for the week of April 27, 1996. It fell out and re-entered at number 71 on the June 1, 1996 chart.

Year-end charts

References

1996 singles 1996 songs Brooks & Dunn songs Songs written by Terry McBride (musician) Song recordings produced by Don Cook Arista Nashville singles Songs written by Monty Powell {{1996-country-song-stub