Country singer David Allan Coe originally released the song “Tennessee Whiskey” in 1981, but it gained renewed popularity after Chris Stapleton covered it in an R&B style on his debut album, Traveller (2015). According to Country Thang Daily, Stapleton’s rendition started a social media trend of people covering his version over backing recordings.
Among the various covers, the most popular is the 2017 Home Depot parking lot video featuring Kris Jones singing “Tennessee Whiskey.” Jones’ daughter, Dayla, had requested that he perform the song to show off his singing skills to her friends. According to Country Music Family, the video amassed 70 million views on social media within 14 months.
Kris Jones – Tennessee Whiskey (Carpool)
The video of Kris Jones performing “Tennessee Whiskey,” with Dayla Jones’ expressive reactions in the background, beautifully captures the love story between a father and daughter. The video gained significant attention on Facebook, catching the eye of Ellen DeGeneres, who invited the duo to appear on The Ellen Show. This appearance, along with the release of Jones’ 2018 EP featuring the timeless Chris Stapleton tune, sparked a viral internet frenzy.
