Whilst driving through a Home Depot carpark a father and daughter had no idea they’d record a video that would go mega viral. Kris Jones never thought he would be a viral sensation until his daughter, Dayla, asked him to sing Tennessee Whiskey in the car. He didn’t think much of it, but he agreed and started singing what many have described as “the best cover of Tennessee Whiskey on the internet”. When they got home, Dayla posted the video on Facebook and it went viral overnight as people all over the world were amazed by Kris’s voice. He was invited onto The Ellen Show and Country Music Family estimates that the video received 70 million views across various social media platforms in just 14 months! You can see the pride in his daughters eyes as she listen to her father’s irresistible vocals. Watch video in comments below⬇️😧 See less

Daughter Listens With Pride As Dad Sings Incredible Tennessee Whiskey Rendition In The Car

Country singer David Allan Coe released Tennessee Whiskey in 1981. The song gained popularity after Chris Stapleton covered it in R&B on his debut album, Traveller (2015). Country Thang Daily reports that this started a social-media trend of covering Stapleton’s rendition over backing recordings.

The 2017 Home Depot carpark cover of Kris Jones singing Tennessee Whiskey is the most popular. Dayla, his daughter, requested the song to demonstrate his singing skills to her friends. Country Music Family believes the video had 70 million social media views in 14 months.

Kris Jones’ Tennessee Whiskey video, featuring Dayla Jones’ expressive performance, captures the love story between a father and daughter. The video, shared on Facebook, gained attention from Ellen DeGeneres, who invited the couple to appear on her show, The Ellen Show. Jones’ 2018 EP, featuring a timeless Chris Stapleton tune, sparked a viral internet frenzy.

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