You and Tequila

Deana Carter

About You and Tequila

"You and Tequila" is a song written by Matraca Berg and Deana Carter and recorded by Kenny Chesney. It was released in May 2011 as the fourth single from his 2010 album Hemingway's Whiskey. Chesney's version of the song features a guest vocal from Grace Potter, lead singer of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. On November 30, the song received two nominations in 54th Grammy Awards for Best Country Song and Best Country Duo/Group Performance.


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2003
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Here I am again, kicking dust in the canyon wind
Waiting for the sun to go down
Made it up Mulholland Drive, hell-bent on getting high
High above the lights of town

You and tequila make me crazy
You run like poison in my blood
One more night might kill me, baby
One is one too many, and one more is never enough

For 30 days and 30 nights, I've been putting up a real good fight
There were times I thought you'd win
It isn't easy to forget the bitter taste morning left
I swore I wouldn't go back there again

You and tequila make me crazy
You run like poison in my blood
One more night might kill me, baby
One is one too many, and one more is never enough

When it comes to you, oh the damage I could do
It's always your favorite sings that do you in

You and tequila make me crazy
You run like poison in my blood
One more night might kill me, baby
One is one too many, and one more is never enough

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Deana Carter

Deana Carter (born January 4, 1966 in Nashville, Tennessee) is a country music artist who broke through in 1996 with the release of debut album Did I Shave My Legs for This?, which was certified 5× Multi-Platinum in the United States for sales of over five million. It was followed by 1998's Everything's Gonna Be Alright, 2003's I'm Just a Girl, 2005's The Story of My Life, and 2007's The Chain. Overall, Carter's albums have accounted for 14 singles, including three which reached Number One on the Billboard country charts: "Strawberry Wine", "We Danced Anyway", and "How Do I Get There". more »

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Written by: Matraca Maria Berg, Deana Kay Carter

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Songwriters
"You and Tequila" is a hit song written by two famous songwriters, Matraca Berg and Deana Carter. It was initially sung by Deana Carter before it was covered by Kenny Chesney.
Deana Carter's Album
The song was first included in Deana Carter's album "I'm Just a Girl" which was released in 2003. It didn't gain significant traction until it was covered by Kenny Chesney.
Kenny Chesney's Version
When Kenny Chesney heard the song, he fell in love with it and decided to record a version of it for his 2010 album "Hemingway's Whiskey."
Featuring Artist
In Kenny Chesney's version of "You and Tequila," music veteran Grace Potter provides additional vocals, creating a beautiful harmony with Chesney's voice.
Chart Performance
Chesney's cover of "You and Tequila" was a commercial success. It rose to the third spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Grammy Nomination
This song brought Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter Grammy award nominations in 2011 for Best Country Duo/Group Performance and Best Country Song.
Music Video
The music video directed by Shaun Silva features Chesney and Potter singing the song amidst beautiful scenes of the seaside and mountains of Malibu, California.
Inspiration
The song's lyrics, which talk about a toxic love-hate relationship, are said to have been inspired by the challenges of love and addiction.
Acoustic Version
An acoustic version of "You and Tequila" was released, underscoring the raw, emotional depth of the song's lyrics.
Recognitions
This song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2012 for selling more than one million units.

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