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.

Mailata got the opportunity to sing the song "Tennessee Whiskey" in front of country singer Chris Stapleton backstage on Saturday. Mailata impressed Stapleton, who responded by clapping and giving ...

"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.

The song would go on to be recorded by three iconic country singers and turned down by a fourth. Let's take a look at the story behind "Tennessee Whiskey" by David Allan Coe, George Jones, and ...