The song "Tennessee Whiskey" was originally recorded by American country artist David Allan Coe in 1981 for his album of the same name
. It was written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove
. George Jones recorded a popular version in 1983, which reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart
. More recently, Chris Stapleton covered "Tennessee Whiskey" in 2015 on his album Traveller. His soulful rendition, especially after a performance with Justin Timberlake at the CMA Awards, significantly boosted the song's popularity and earned it multi-platinum certification
. In summary:
- First recorded by David Allan Coe (1981)
- Popularized by George Jones (1983)
- Brought to new heights by Chris Stapleton (2015)
