✨ Who wore “Tennessee Whiskey” best? ✨ This country classic has had three major lives — and each version hits different. 💔🥃🎶 From George Jones’ smooth classic… to David Allan Coe’s outlaw edge… to Chris Stapleton’s soulful smash — which one’s your favorite? 👇 Drop your pick in the comments! #TennesseeWhiskey #CountryMusic #ChrisStapleton #DavidAllanCoe #GeorgeJones #WhoDidItBetter #CountryTok #CoverSongs #ClassicCountry #OutlawCountry #CountryLegends | Country Evolution

Even though this song was first released in the early 80's, Chris Stapleton really made it his own, and I just love the tasteful blend of country, gospel, soul, R&B, and blues that he brought to his arrangement. It's as much Etta James and Sam Cooke as it is David Allan Coe or George Jones. I borrowed some riffs from Etta James' "I'd Rather Go Blind," since it's such a similar arrangement. Trying to recreate Chris Stapleton's vocal melody with the guitar was some of the best melodic education I'