If you’re a lover of country music, you may have a favorite song about whiskey. Here are some examples: “If My Name Was Whiskey,” by Carly Pearce; Travis Tritt’s “Drowns the Whiskey”; Margo Price’s “Whiskey Girl.”
Willie Nelson’s “Whiskey River”
“Whiskey River” by Willie Nelson has become a popular country song. Nelson is a longtime friend of President George W. Bush and recorded the song in 1973 for his album Shotgun Willie. The song became a hit, peaking at No. 12 on the Hot Country Songs chart, and it became an enduring staple at Nelson’s concerts.
Willie Nelson’s “Whisky River” was originally a song by the Texas country singer Johnny Bush. It is the opening song on his 1973 album of the same name. The song was written by Bush and a composer named Paul Stroud. Nelson recorded it on Live From Austin City Limits, and it topped the country charts in 1974.
Travis Tritt’s “Drowns the Whiskey”
Travis Tritt’s new album, “Drowns the Whiskey,” is a great album for fans of country music. It features a great mix of original songs and covers of classics. There are many tracks to enjoy, and the album closes with a powerful and inspiring finale.
Margo Price’s “Whiskey Girl”
Margo Price’s new LP, All American Made, is the country singer’s second in as many years. It has already earned Price numerous critical accolades and has placed her in multiple year-end lists. Though she’s based in northern Illinois, her songs have roots in the country music of the early 1970s.
Price’s debut album was a surprise hit when it was released. The country singer had been touring around the country, exploring a wide variety of sounds with her bandmates. She left college near Chicago and relocated to Nashville to pursue her dream of becoming a singer-songwriter. In Nashville, she began collaborating with Jeremy Ivey. The two then formed the Kinks-inspired Secret Handshake and the Buffalo Clover in Music City.
The song focuses on the difficulties of poverty and alcoholism in America. Price sings about her uncle who started drinking after he was turned down for a loan. He now has liver failure. The song also addresses sexism and poverty, and even throws in some choice words about the foreign policy of the 1980s.
In addition to “Whiskey Girl,” Price also performs “Hurtin'” (On the Bottle) and “Weekender.” She is a real country star who is a must-listen to. The album’s performance shows Price to be as talented as any country artist. It’s easy to imagine the song playing over the crowds of Glastonbury 2017.
“Whiskey Girl” was released 17 years ago today. The single came off the multi-platinum Shock’n Y’all album. Toby Keith made a music video for the song, which featured WWE star Amy Weber. The singer included “Whiskey Girl” on his 35 Biggest Hits album in 2008. The song remains one of Keith’s favorite live performances.
