One More Drinkin' Song
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"One More Drinkin' Song" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music
singer Jerrod Niemann
. It is the third single from his 2010 album Judge Jerrod & the Hung Jury
.
. He told Billboard
that he wrote the song in response to a comment from a member of his publishing company, who criticized him for recording too many songs with party themes.
" by Garth Brooks
. The 9513 critic C.M. Wilcox, who reviewed the song in late 2009, gave it a "thumbs down" because he thought that the song lacked anything distinctive. Kevin John Coyne, reviewing the song for Country Universe, gave it a B- rating, calling it "part George Strait
, part Garth Brooks, part Niemann." He goes on to say that it feels like a lack of creativity.
charts at number 60 for the week ending January 16, 2010. It fell out after only one week, and Niemann's official Arista Nashville
debut, "Lover, Lover", was released. "One More Drinkin' Song" re-entered at number 58 on the chart dated for the week ending June 11, 2011.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer Jerrod Niemann
Jerrod Niemann
Jerrod Lee Niemann is an American country music artist. Active since 2001, he has recorded two independent albums. In 2006, he signed to Category 5 Records and charted with the single "I Love Women "...
. It is the third single from his 2010 album Judge Jerrod & the Hung Jury
Judge Jerrod & the Hung Jury
-Musicians:*Rachel Bradshaw – background vocals*Dave Brainard – background vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, keyboards, programming*Taryn Brainard – background vocals*Cliff Canterbury – bass guitar, background vocals...
.
History
Niemann first promoted the song in 2009 shortly before his signing with Arista NashvilleArista Nashville
Arista Nashville is an American record label that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment, operated under the Sony Music Nashville division. Founded in 1989, the label specializes in country music artists, including Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood...
. He told Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
that he wrote the song in response to a comment from a member of his publishing company, who criticized him for recording too many songs with party themes.
Critical reception
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song four stars out of five. Although he did not think that it had the "artistic depth" of Niemann's previous singles, he also called it "Niemann's best chance to establish himself as a hitmaker." It also received a positive review from Matt Bjorke of Roughstock, who compared it favorably to "Two Piña ColadasTwo Piña Coladas
"Two Piña Coladas" is a song released by American Country Music artist Garth Brooks. It was released in March 1998 as the third single from his 1997 album Sevens. It hit #1 on the Billboard Country Charts in 1998. A concert version is available on Double Live. The song was written by Shawn Camp,...
" by Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks
Troyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
. The 9513 critic C.M. Wilcox, who reviewed the song in late 2009, gave it a "thumbs down" because he thought that the song lacked anything distinctive. Kevin John Coyne, reviewing the song for Country Universe, gave it a B- rating, calling it "part George Strait
George Strait
George Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional...
, part Garth Brooks, part Niemann." He goes on to say that it feels like a lack of creativity.
Chart performance
The song first entered the Hot Country SongsHot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
charts at number 60 for the week ending January 16, 2010. It fell out after only one week, and Niemann's official Arista Nashville
Arista Nashville
Arista Nashville is an American record label that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment, operated under the Sony Music Nashville division. Founded in 1989, the label specializes in country music artists, including Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood...
debut, "Lover, Lover", was released. "One More Drinkin' Song" re-entered at number 58 on the chart dated for the week ending June 11, 2011.
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