– Country music and whiskey, they go together like biscuits and gravy! This Taste of Country article ranks the top country songs that mention the golden elixir of the south – whiskey.
– At the top of the list is Dierks Bentley’s “Bourbon In Kentucky” which folks, has the word ‘bourbon’ mentioned about 10 times. Yee-haw!
– The list includes classics like George Jones’ “Tennessee Whiskey” and Brad Paisley’s “Whiskey Lullaby”, but also newer hits like “Whiskey Glasses” by Morgan Wallen.
– While whiskey is a common thread in county tunes, the article notes it often serves different purposes – from a comforting friend, a lover, a way to drown sorrows, or even a source of regret.
Country’s Lovin’ Relationship with Liquor: The Whiskey-Riddled Melodies
Top on the Chart: Dierks Bentley’s “Bourbon In Kentucky”
From Ol’ Times to Modern Rhymes: The Whiskey Tune Continuum
Well, butter my biscuits! If you thought singing about whiskey was just for ol’ times, this column has set that notion straight sarah! From classics by George Jones to newer tunes by folks like Morgan Wallen, it’s clear as moonshine that country music’s love affair with whiskey is going strong. But before you go to pour yourself a glass, mind that these songs talk about whiskey as everything from a best friend to a regretful relationship, y’all. It’s like a trip down to our favorite liquor store, sometimes ya get the smooth kind that warms everything up, other times it’s the harsh stuff that brings a tear to your eye! So, next time you’re listening to your favorite country ditty, ponder on why the singer just might have a bottle of the good stuff close by. Yee-haw and bottoms up!
Original article: https://tasteofcountry.com/country-songs-that-mention-whiskey-the-most/