title: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (song)
text: # The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (song)
  
  "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" is a song written by Mark D. Sanders, Kim Williams and Ed Hill, and recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released in February 1995 as the fourth single from her 1994 album Read My Mind. The song reached number one on both the U.S. and Canadian country singles charts that year.
  
  The song debuted at No. 58 for the week of February 18, 1995, and peaked at No. 1 for the week of April 15, 1995.
  
  ## Chart performance
  
  | Chart (1995) | Peak position |
  | - | - |
  | Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 1 |
  | US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) | 1 |
  
  ### Year-end charts
  
  | Chart (1995) | Position |
  | - | - |
  | Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 38 |
  | US Country Songs (Billboard) | 21 |
  