"A Man Holdin' On (To a Woman Lettin' Go)" is a song written by Gene Dobbins, John Ramey and Bobby Taylor, and recorded by American country music artist Ty Herndon.

The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in July 1998.

[1] The song offers up different lyrical snapshots of men in difficult transitions.

Larry Flick, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably saying that the "caliber of the song, combined with Herndon's strong vocal performance and Byron Gallimore's skilled production, should guarantee it heavy airplay.

"[2] The music video was directed by Steven Goldmann and premiered in early 1998.