Whistlin' Dixie
Encyclopedia
"Whistlin' Dixie" is the title of a song recorded by American country
artist Randy Houser
. It was released in November 2009 as the lead-off single to his second studio album, They Call Me Cadillac, which is released on September 21, 2010.
track" and comparing Houser's vocals to Ronnie Dunn
's. He noted that while the "lyrics are somewhat similar to other 'proud and loud' country songs," he praised the song's melody. Chris Neal of Country Weekly
magazine said that the lyrics had "one unconnected declarative statement after another," but described Houser's "full-gale voice" and the "Southern-rock stomp" production favorably.
, premiered on CMT
on November 6, 2009.
chart for the week of October 31, 2009. It peaked at #31 in February 2010 just missing the Top 30, becoming his third Top 40 single.
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...
artist Randy Houser
Randy Houser
Shawn Randolph "Randy" Houser is an American country music artist. Signed to the Universal South Records label in 2008, he charted the single "Anything Goes" that year...
. It was released in November 2009 as the lead-off single to his second studio album, They Call Me Cadillac, which is released on September 21, 2010.
Content
Written by Houser and Kim Tribble, the song is an up-tempo in which the narrator lists off various traits pertaining to a rural lifestyle.Reception
Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song a positive review, describing it as a "likable southern rockSouthern rock
Southern rock is a subgenre of rock music, and genre of Americana. It developed in the Southern United States from rock and roll, country music, and blues, and is focused generally on electric guitar and vocals...
track" and comparing Houser's vocals to Ronnie Dunn
Ronnie Dunn
Ronnie Gene Dunn is an American country music singer-songwriter, known for being one half of the duo Brooks & Dunn. In 2011, Dunn began working as a solo artist following the breakup of Brooks & Dunn...
's. He noted that while the "lyrics are somewhat similar to other 'proud and loud' country songs," he praised the song's melody. Chris Neal of Country Weekly
Country Weekly
Country Weekly is an American tabloid style weekly magazine established in 1994. The magazine focuses on country music stars and events, and regularly features exclusive interviews with recording artists and country music news...
magazine said that the lyrics had "one unconnected declarative statement after another," but described Houser's "full-gale voice" and the "Southern-rock stomp" production favorably.
Music video
The music video, which was directed by Chris HickyChris Hicky
Chris Hicky is a Grammy nominated music video director from Forrest City, Arkansas, best known for directing many of Keith Urban's videos. Hicky has also directed videos for many other artists in the country music genre, including Dierks Bentley, Kellie Pickler, Deana Carter, Carrie Underwood, Lady...
, premiered on CMT
Country Music Television
Country Music Television, or CMT, is an American country music-oriented cable television network. Programming includes music videos, taped concerts, movies, biographies of country music stars, game shows, and reality programs...
on November 6, 2009.
Chart performance
The song debuted at #59 on the U.S. Billboard 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...
chart for the week of October 31, 2009. It peaked at #31 in February 2010 just missing the Top 30, becoming his third Top 40 single.
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