The Chris Stapleton Tennessee Whiskey cover was recorded an R&B-influenced version for his debut studio album Traveller released in 2015. His cover was never officially released to radio as a single, but it was released as a promotional CD single. On November 4, 2015, Stapleton performed it at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards as a duet with Justin Timberlake. The performance was described as the best moment of the night by music writers. Based solely on two days sales after the broadcast, it reached number one on the Hot Country Songs chart and the Country Singles chart.
The official audio video became his most popular music video of his career with over 762 million views as of February of 2024. Watch the audio video, a live performance video, and see the written lyrics below.
Chris Stapleton Tennessee Whiskey Audio Video
Chris performed this song live at Austin City Limits . . .watch the performance below.
Chris Stapleton Tennessee Whiskey Live Performance Video
Stapleton has been in Nashville a number of years as a songwriter, penning big hits for such names as Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, and George Strait. But Chris Stapleton and Tennessee Whiskey became a huge hit. Stapleton was born in Kentucky and has put in his time in the music business. Starting in a bluegrass band called The SteelDrivers, he left the band in 2010 and started a Southern rock band called The Jompson Brothers and opened for the Zac Brown Band. It wasn’t until 2013 that he signed as a solo artist to Mercury records and released a single called “What Are You Listening To” that was part of a record that was never released.
Stapleton’s rendition of the song is characterized by his powerful, soulful vocals and sparse instrumentation, consisting mainly of electric guitar, drums, and bass. The song opens with a slow, bluesy guitar riff that sets the mood for Stapleton’s heartfelt delivery of the lyrics. The lyrics of “Tennessee Whiskey” describe the intoxicating effect of a lover on the speaker, comparing the feeling to the warmth and smoothness of Tennessee whiskey.
The “Tennessee Whiskey” song was written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove was originally recorded by American country music artist David Allan Coe. The Chris Stapleton cover became the most popular version of this song.
Chris Stapleton Tennessee Whiskey Lyrics
Used to spend my nights out in a barroom
Liquor was the only love I’ve known
But you rescued me from reachin’ for the bottom
And brought me back from being too far gone
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time
I’ve looked for love in all the same old places
Found the bottom of a bottle’s always dry
But when you poured out your heart I didn’t waste it
‘Cause there’s nothing like your love to get me high
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
Tennessee whiskey
Tennessee whiskey
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
Tennessee whiskey
Tennessee whiskey
Overall, “Tennessee Whiskey” is a powerful and emotional song that showcases Chris Stapleton’s incredible vocal ability and his deep connection to the traditions of country and blues music. Remember to “share” the Chris Stapleton Tennessee Whiskey performances with other Country Music fans.
