Tennessee Whiskey

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About Tennessee Whiskey

"Tennessee Whiskey" is the title of a country song written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove. It was originally recorded by American country music artist David Allan Coe for his album of the same name Tennessee Whiskey, whose version peaked at number 77 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1981. George Jones' 1983 version of the song was included on his album Shine On, and reached number 2 on the Hot Country Singles chart. The song has been covered by several artists, including Chris Stapleton, whose breakout performance of the song at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards with Justin Timberlake propelled the song to a greater level of popularity. Stapleton's version of the song has been certified 6× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). 


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I used to spend my nights out in a barroom
Liquor was the only love I'd known
But you rescued me from reachin' for the bottom, baby
And you brought me back from being too far gone.

[Chorus]
And you're as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
You're as sweet as strawberry wine
You're as warm as a glass of brandy
And I stay stoned on your love all the time

Oh, I looked for love in all the same old places
Found the bottom of the bottle always dry
So when you poured out your heart I didn't waste it
Cause there's nothing like your love to get me high

[Chorus: x2]

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George Jones

George Glenn Jones (born September 12, 1931) is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette. more »

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Written by: Linda H Bartholomew, Dean Dillon

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Tennessee Whiskey" was first recorded by an American country music artist, David Allan Coe, in 1981.
George Jones Version
It was later covered by George Jones, a renowned American music artist, in 1983. This version peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Chris Stapleton's Rendition
Kentucky-born singer, Chris Stapleton, performed "Tennessee Whiskey" at the 2015 Country Music Awards, giving the track a resurgence in popularity.
Song Genre
The song is typically classified as a country and soul track. However, Stapleton's rendition has a little twist of blues in it.
Chart Performance
After Chris Stapleton's performance, "Tennessee Whiskey" peaked at number 1 on the US Hot Country Songs chart. It also appeared in the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100.
Album Success
"Tennessee Whiskey" was featured in Chris Stapleton's debut studio album "Traveller," which won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album and Album of the Year at the 2015 Country Music Association Awards.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove.
YouTube Virality
The performance of "Tennessee Whiskey" at the 2015 Country Music Awards was uploaded on YouTube and rapidly went viral. As of 2021, the video has over 400 million views.
Impact on Chris Stapleton's Career
The success and recognition obtained from his performance of "Tennessee Whiskey" played a significant role in aiding Chris Stapleton's rise to fame.
Evergreen Popularity
Chris Stapleton's version of "Tennessee Whiskey" has remained popular since its release, frequently being streamed and downloaded and is considered a defining song of the 2010s.

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