From humble beginnings: Written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove in 1981, the song was first recorded by David Allan Coe and later popularized within country circles by George Jones. Stapleton’s ...
George Strait was the undisputed “King of Country” in the 80s and 90s. Naturally, it makes sense that everyone wanted him to cut their songs. Some, like Dean Dillon, got lucky from time to time (give ...
Chris Stapleton’s inescapable rendition of “Tennessee Whiskey” has become the first country song to gain a double diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The ...
Chris Stapleton didn’t just revive a classic — he rewrote country music history. His smoldering, soul-soaked rendition of “Tennessee Whiskey” has officially become the first country song ever to earn ...