Country Covers of Classic Country Songs (Part 1) Can’t think of a better place to start than with the amazing Chris Stapleton who is a throwback to the great voices of Country music. Here he takes a classic by one of the celebrated singer songwriters of Country Music, ironically though he didn’t write this one…but what a fantastic song. And no, far as I know they aren't related. Chris Stapleton “ Tennessee Whiskey ” by Chris Stapleton, written by Linda Hargrove and Dean Dillon. “ Tennessee Whiskey ” by David Allen Coe, the original. David Allen Coe Some songs are just destined to be hits but there are few that have done that with three different artists. First was the original, Dec. 24, 1988 by Keith Whitley, #1 on US Hot Country Songs (Billboard). Next Alison Krauss hit #3 in 1995 and then Ronan Keating in 1999 where it hit #1 in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand. Personally I came to this song through Alison Krauss, how about you? “ When You Say Not
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