Country singer David Allan Coe first released “Tennessee Whiskey” in 1981, but the song gained renewed popularity when Chris Stapleton covered it with an R&B twist on his debut album, Traveller (2015). This version sparked a social media trend, with many covering Stapleton’s rendition over various backing tracks.

Among these covers, the 2017 video of Kris Jones performing “Tennessee Whiskey” in a Home Depot parking lot has become the most popular. His daughter, Dayla, asked him to sing the song to show off his vocal skills to her friends. According to Country Music Family, the video amassed 70 million social media views within 14 months.

The touching video, featuring Dayla’s heartfelt reaction, highlights the special bond between father and daughter. It garnered significant attention on Facebook, catching the eye of Ellen DeGeneres, who invited the duo to appear on The Ellen Show. Kris Jones’ 2018 EP, which includes a classic Chris Stapleton track, further fueled the viral sensation.