There’s a reason Travis Tritt remains one of country music’s most beloved outlaws. With his rich, unmistakable voice and unapologetic traditional style, Tritt’s 2021 single “Smoke in a Bar” isn’t just another country song; it’s a time machine back to when life moved slower, neighbors knew each other, and yes, you could light up in your local watering hole.
Filmed in Savannah and Atlanta, the official video for “Smoke in a Bar” perfectly captures the song’s nostalgic heart. Tritt strolls through rustic settings that feel pulled straight from memory; weathered bars, front porch gatherings, and small-town streets. His weathered-but-strong vocals lament how “the world turned slower” in days gone by, when “preachers were preaching you could take to the bank” and kids played outside until dark. The track, produced by Dave Cobb, anchors Tritt’s 2021 album “Set In Stone,” marking his first original studio album in over a decade.
Travis Tritt – Smoke in a Bar [Official Video]
Fans have embraced “Smoke in a Bar” as an anthem for simpler times, with the video amassing over 1.4 million views. Comments pour in daily from listeners who remember “when the world turned slower,” with many noting how Tritt’s voice still carries the same outlaw authenticity that made him a 90s superstar. “This isn’t just a song; it’s a history lesson,” one fan writes, while others praise Tritt for keeping traditional country alive in an era of pop crossover.
While “Smoke in a Bar” reflects on the past, Tritt’s music has always had a timeless quality; just like his 1991 CMA-winning hit “Anymore,” which remains one of country’s most enduring love songs decades later.
Travis Tritt – Anymore
“Anymore” showcases Tritt at his emotional best with its aching lyrics about love slipping away; the tender ballad proved the Georgia native wasn’t just a rowdy outlaw but a versatile artist capable of delivering heart-wrenching vulnerability. It became his first #1 hit and cemented his place in the famed “Class of ’89” alongside Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson.
With over 430K YouTube subscribers and an active presence across platforms, Tritt continues engaging his loyal fanbase by sharing throwback performances, new music, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of life on the road.