[3] Following its single release, "I Don't Paint Myself into Corners" entered the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at number 71 in September 2000 after spending only four weeks on the list.

[3] In addition, "I Don't Paint Myself into Corners" peaked at number 58 on the Canadian RPM Country Songs chart in 2000.

Writers praised her singing and writing on the track, commenting that it "perfectly demonstrates both her vocal gift and song-crafting ability."

"[6] CD single[3][7] In 2001, American country artist Trisha Yearwood recorded "I Don't Paint Myself into Corners."

Yearwood's version of the song included harmony vocals from Vince Gill, who went uncredited on the single's release.

[10] Shortly after the release of Inside Out, Billboard magazine gave the song a positive response also, calling it "a powerhouse country ballad.