He Didn't Have to Be
| "He Didn't Have to Be" | ||||
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| Single by Brad Paisley | ||||
| from the album Who Needs Pictures | ||||
| B-side | "I've Been Better" | |||
| Released | August 30, 1999 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:42 (album version) 3:52 (radio edit) | |||
| Label | Arista Nashville | |||
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| Producer(s) | Frank Rogers | |||
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"He Didn't Have to Be" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Brad Paisley. It was released in August 1999 as the second single from his debut album, Who Needs Pictures. In December 1999, it became his first number one single, holding the top spot for one week.