Chris Stapleton won three big CMA awards in one night. Then the real magic started. He stepped onto the stage with Justin Timberlake. A country star and a pop prince together. This was not normal. This one special duet of “Tennessee Whiskey” made his new album famous. It quickly went to the number one spot.
Before the music began, they looked at each other. It seemed like a secret understanding between them. They did not need to speak. They knew they were ready to play a song with deep soul. This connection changed the whole mood in the room. They were two masters about to burn up the stage.
Chris Stapleton, Justin Timberlake – Tennessee Whiskey / Drink You Away | CMA Awards 2015
Many people call this the best performance ever, even ten years later. One viewer shared that the song helped them through hard times. Another fan loves how Chris sings the line “warm as glass of brandy.” After this amazing show, the news said all tickets for Chris’s concerts sold out. Fans agreed that they need more of them performing together.
This great country-soul song has a long story. It did not start with Chris Stapleton. The original “Tennessee Whiskey” was written in 1981. David Allan Coe first sang it. He was a great outlaw country artist. Coe’s version had a slower feel and was full of raw emotion.
The Original Tennessee Whiskey
The song compares true love to drinking whiskey. It is comforting and very strong. George Jones also sang it in 1983 and made it famous in country music. Stapleton took this classic song and added a blues feeling. His version made the old song new again. It shows why this music lasts forever.
Chris Stapleton is a powerful singer. His voice is big and very unique. He sings only songs that feel true to his heart. His journey proves that simple, honest music will always win. His powerful soul will connect with us for years to come. Follow Chris Stapleton on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.