Format Airplay
Music download Genre Country | Recorded 2010 Length 3:39 | |
Released July 26, 2010 (2010-07-26) Label Bigger Picture Music Group | ||
"Family Man" is the title of a debut song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Craig Campbell. It was released in July 2010 as the first single from his self-titled debut album, which was released on April 5, 2011. Campbell wrote this song with Jon Henderson and Joel Eric Shewmake.
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Content
The lyric paints a portrait of a modern working-class man struggling through tough economic times.
Critical reception
Matt Bjorke of Roughstock rated the single four-and-a-half stars out of five, comparing it to Alan Jackson in sound and praising the songwriting. The song also received a positive review from Billboard reviewer Deborah Evans Price, who said that it had a "powerful message" and was a "thoughtful first performance".
Music video
The music video was directed by Shaun Silva and premiered in October 2010.
Chart performance
It debuted at number 60 on the Hot Country Songs charts dated for the week ending August 14, 2010. It also debuted at number 86 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of April 9, 2011.