How Was I to Know (Reba McEntire song)

"How Was I To Know" is a song written by Stephony Smith, Cathy Majeski and Sonny Russ, and recorded by American country music singer Reba McEntire. It was released in December 1996 as the second single from the album What If It's You. The song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.^[1]

"How Was I To Know"
Single by Reba McEntire
from the album What If It's You
B-side	"Just Looking for Him"
Released	December 16, 1996
Recorded	May 1996
Genre	Country
Length	3:42
Label	MCA
Songwriter(s)	Cathy Majeski, Sunny Russ, Stephony Smith
Producer(s)	John Guess and Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire singles chronology
"The Fear of Being Alone" (1996) "How Was I To Know" (1996) "I'd Rather Ride Around with You" (1997)

John Michael Montgomery recorded an unrelated song of the same title later in the year.

Chart positions

Chart (1996–1997)	Peak position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2]	1
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3]	1

Year-end charts

Chart (1997)	Position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4]	17
US Country Songs (Billboard)[5]	15