Instead, “Tennessee Whiskey” found its way to outlaw country honcho David Allan Coe, whose aching honky-tonk take, with its distinctly Merle Haggard vibe, was a modest country hit in 1981.

"Tennessee Whiskey" was originally recorded by singer David Allan Coe in the early 1980s, but Stapleton covered the iconic tune back in 2015. He's been performing the country song ever since.

Instead, “Tennessee Whiskey” found its way to outlaw country honcho David Allan Coe, whose aching honky-tonk take, with its distinctly Merle Haggard vibe, was a modest country hit in 1981.