Introduction
“If You See Him/If You See Her” is a poignant country duet released on June 2, 1998, serving as the lead single and title track for both Brooks & Dunn’s If You See Her and Reba McEntire’s If You See Him albums . Crafted by songwriters Tommy Lee James, Jennifer Kimball, and Terry McBride, the ballad casts each artist from their respective perspectives—McEntire reaching out to a friend to convey her lingering longing for an ex, and Ronnie Dunn responding with his own quiet reflection of still thinking about their past love, while Kix Brooks provides harmony that reinforces the emotional tension.
The song debuted live at the 1998 Academy of Country Music Awards, marking a notable collaboration between country’s reigning duo and one of its most enduring solo stars, and was later promoted through a theatrical music video featuring McEntire in a bar and theater setting alongside Brooks & Dunn. Upon release, it soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, beginning the week of June 27, 1998, where it held steady for two weeks—earning McEntire her 29th chart-topper and Brooks & Dunn their 12th.
The duet received industry recognition, including a nomination for Vocal Event of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards , and maintained its No. 1 momentum even in Canada where it ranked on the RPM country listings ’.
Beyond its initial success, the collaboration remains iconic. In 2023, McEntire and Brooks & Dunn reunited for an acoustic rendition commemorating the duet’s 25th anniversary—produced by Dave Cobb and featured on McEntire’s Not That Fancy project