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Down in Tennessee
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Wikipedia article
"'Down in Tennessee'" is a song written by Wayland Holyfield and recorded by American country music artist John Anderson. It was released in November 1985 as the second single from the album 'Tokyo, Oklahoma'. The song reached number 12 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Critical reception
Kip Kirby, of 'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that "the heartsick blues are well handled here by an artist who sings ballads with tears in every syllable."'Billboard', November 2, 1985 , Vol. 97, No. 44, Page 78.
Chart performance
Mark Chesnutt version
"Down in Tennessee" was also recorded by American country music artist Mark Chesnutt. It was released in June 1995 as the fourth single from the album 'What a Way to Live'. The song reached number 23 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.Whitburn, pp. 92-93 It also peaked at number 7 on the Canadian 'RPM' Country Tracks chart.
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price, of 'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that Chesnutt's version is "just as compelling on this powerful ballad of a man dealing with lost love." She goes on to say that Chesnutt "makes you feel like hurting right along with him."'Billboard', June 17, 1995, Vol. 107, No. 24, Page 57.Chart performance
"Down in Tennessee" debuted at number 66 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of June 17, 1995.References
Category:1985 singles
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Category:1985 songs
Category:John Anderson (musician) songs
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Category:Songs written by Wayland Holyfield
Category:Warner Records singles
Category:Decca Records singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Jim Ed Norman
Category:Song recordings produced by Mark Wright (record producer)
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