Tennessee Whiskey Chords
by Chris Stapleton
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About Tennessee Whiskey
Tennessee Whiskey was originally recorded by David Allan Coe in 1981, but Chris Stapleton's soulful rendition at the 2015 CMA Awards performance with Justin Timberlake catapulted both the song and his career to superstardom. His bluesy interpretation transformed the classic country song into a soul-country hybrid that appeals to fans across genres.
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Tips for Playing Tennessee Whiskey
The song stays on an A chord for extended periods - focus on subtle rhythmic variations
Use double stops and hammer-ons to add bluesy flavor
The B minor and E chords provide contrast in the transitions
Practice a slow, soulful strumming pattern with strong dynamics
Add blues licks between vocal phrases for authentic feel
Fun Facts About Tennessee Whiskey
The CMA performance video has over 200 million views on YouTube
Stapleton's version is actually the third recording of the song
It won CMA Song of the Year in 2015
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