"Don't Ask Me How I Know" is a debut song co-written and recorded by American

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artist

Bobby Pinson Bobby Olen Pinson (born August 10, 1972) is an American country music artist. Signed to RCA Records Nashville, RCA Nashville in 2005, Pinson made his debut that year with his album ''Man Like Me''. Its lead-off single, "Don't Ask Me How I Know ...

. It was released in February 2005 as the first single from his debut album '' Man Like Me''. Pinson co-wrote the song with Bart Butler and Brett Jones.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price of ''

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'' gave the song a favorable review, saying that "Pinson's gritty, weathered vocals infuse the lyric with a straight-ahead honesty; it feels like he has lived every word."

Music video

The music video was directed by David McClister and premiered in early 2005.

Chart performance

"Don't Ask Me How I Know" debuted at number 50 on the U.S. ''

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chart for the week of February 19, 2005.

References

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