Though never officially released to radio as a single, the song became a global phenomenon following Stapleton's electrifying duet with at the 2015 CMA Awards.
: During the recording of his debut album Traveller , engineer Vance Powell pressed "record" while the band was just warming up with the song; that spontaneous take is what ended up on the album. The 2015 Breakout Moment Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey (Audio)
: The arrangement famously borrowed its slow-burning melody from Etta James’ soul classic, "I'd Rather Go Blind". Though never officially released to radio as a
: As of 2026, the song has achieved Double Diamond status (20x Platinum), making it one of only a handful of songs in American music history to reach this milestone. Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey (Audio)