Whiskey

Jana Kramer

About Whiskey

"Whiskey" is the title of a song recorded by American actress and country music artist Jana Kramer. The song was initially released April 26, 2011 as a promotional single and was later released to country radio through Elektra Records Nashville on November 5, 2012 as the second single from her self-titled debut album. It was written by Catt Gravitt and Sam Mizell. "Whiskey" garnered positive reviews from critics praising the instrumentation and lyrical work for allowing a poignant performance from Kramer. "Whiskey" peaked at numbers 25 and 27 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts respectively. It also charted at number 94 on the Hot 100. The song has sold 320,000 copies in the United States as of May 2013. It received similar chart prominence in Canada, peaking at number 47 on the Country chart and number 88 on the Canadian Hot 100. 


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2011
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Everybody down in Houston calls him Texas
Everybody way up north calls him cornbread
You should've heard the way that his mama calls him baby
Daddy calls him boy, his friends call him crazy

Shoulda just called it like I saw it
Shoulda just called for help and ran like hell that day
The burn and the sting and the high and the heat
And the left me one more feeling when he kissed me
I shoulda just called him whiskey

Warm my body to the core just like a blanket
It tasted so sweet then you took my breath away
Hit me so hard like a rock through a window
I knew I was in trouble from the moment I met you, boy

Shoulda just called it like I saw it
Shoulda just called for help and ran like hell that day
The burn and the sting and the high and the heat
And the left me one more feeling when he kissed me
I shoulda just called him whiskey

Now the numb set in
He's gone like the wind
And I can barely feel the pain

Shoulda just called it like I saw it
I shoulda just called for help and ran like hell that day
The burn and the sting and the high and the heat
And the left me one more feeling when he kissed me

Oh the burn and the sting and the high and the heat
And the left me one more feeling when he kissed me
I shoulda just called him whiskey
Shoulda just called him whiskey
I shoulda just called him whiskey

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Jana Kramer

Jana Rae Kramer (born December 2, 1983) is an American actress and country music singer. She is best known for her role as Alex Dupre on the television series, One Tree Hill. Kramer began a country music career in 2010 with the single "Why Ya Wanna", from her self-titled debut album for Elektra Records. more »

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Written by: CATT GRAVITT, SAM MIZELL

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11 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Whiskey" by Jana Kramer is a country song that was released in 2013 as the second single off her self-titled debut album.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 25 on the US Billboard Country Airplay chart and had a strong performance on other country charts as well.
Songwriters
The song was written by Catt Gravitt and Sam Mizell, two popular songwriters known for their contributions to the country music scene.
Concept
The lyrics of "Whiskey" use whiskey as a metaphor for a love interest whom the singer finds difficult to resist, despite knowing that he’s bad for her.
Reception
The song was generally well received by music critics. Taste of Country gave the song 4.5 stars out of 5, praising Kramer's vocals and likening the track to Miranda Lambert's "Kerosene."
Music Video
The music video for "Whiskey" features Kramer in a love story with a rebellious man, supporting the metaphor of the irresistible but dangerous lover as portrayed in the song.
Awards
Although “Whiskey” didn’t win any official music awards, it significantly contributed to Kramer's win of the Academy of Country Music's Best New Female Artist in 2013.
Personal Connection
Jana Kramer reportedly loved the song instantly because it reminded her of her own experiences, allowing her to connect with the song on a deep personal level.
Album Success
"Whiskey" is one of the standout songs from her debut album, contributing to the album’s debut at number five on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Kramer became the first female country artist to debut at such a high position with a first album since 2006.
Live Performances
The song is often performed live at Kramer’s concerts, receiving positive reactions from audiences for its honest storytelling and catchy country rhythm.
Transition to Music
Before venturing into the music industry, Jana Kramer was best recognized for her acting role on the hit TV series, "One Tree Hill." The success of "Whiskey" helped solidify her transition from acting to singing.

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