"Stronger Woman" is a song written by

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and co-written and recorded by American recording artist Jewel. Her first release to country radio, it is also the first single from her album ''

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'' (2008), which was produced by

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of the country duo

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and released on the Valory imprint of

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. "Stronger Woman" reached number 13 on both the ''

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and Hot Country Songs charts respectively. It also peaked at number 84 on the Hot 100 chart. The single was released to iTunes exclusively on February 5, and officially sent to US radio on February 11, 2008. In late January, in its first week of unofficial release, Stronger Woman entered the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart at number 50.

Critical reception

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chose it as a highlight from ''Perfectly Clear''. Mandi Bierly of ''

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'' called it "unremarkable radio fare."

Music video

The video was filmed in Nashville, and on March 9, 2008 it made its debut on PerezHilton.com.

Chart performance

On the week of February 23, 2008, "Stronger Woman" debuted at number 96 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but left the next week. It reappeared on the week of April 5 at number 93, and peaked at number 84 the week of April 19, staying on the chart for ten weeks.

Year-end charts

References

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