American Honky-Tonk Bar Association

Garth Brooks

About American Honky-Tonk Bar Association

"American Honky-Tonk Bar Association" is a song written by Bryan Kennedy and Jim Rushing and recorded by American country music singer Garth Brooks. It was released in September 1993 as the second single from his album In Pieces. The song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart.


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If your paycheck depends on
The weather and the clock
If your conversation calls for
A little more than a coffee pot
If you need to pour your heart out
And try to rectify some situation
That you're facing
Contact your American
Honky-Tonk Bar Association
When Uncle Sam dips
In your pocket
For most things you don't mind
But when your dollar
Goes to all of those
Standing in a welfare line
Well rejoice you have a voice
If you're concerned
About the destination
Of this great nation
It's called the American
Honky-Tonk Bar Association

It represents the hardhat
Gunrack, achin'-back
Over taxed, flag-wavin',
Fun-lovin' crowd
They're heart is in the music
And they love to play it loud
There's no forms or applications
There's no red tape administrations
It's the American
Honky-Tonk Bar Association

We're all one big family
Throughout the cities
And the towns
We don't reach for handouts
We reach for those
Who are down
And every local chapter
Has a seven day a week
Available consultation
For your frustration
It's called the American
Honky-Tonk Bar Association

It represents the mud flaps
Six pack, beer crack
Over-taxed, flag-wavin'
Fun-lovin' crowd
They're heart is in the music
And they love to play it loud
There's no forms or applications
There's no red tape administrations
It's the American
Honky-Tonk Bar Association

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Garth Brooks

Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country music artist. 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. Brooks' integration of rock elements into his recordings and live performances has earned him immense popularity. This progressive approach allowed him to dominate the country single and album charts while quickly crossing over into the mainstream pop arena, exposing country music to a larger audience. more »

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Written by: BRYAN GLENN KENNEDY, JIM RUSHING

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"American Honky-Tonk Bar Association" is a country song by American singer Garth Brooks. It was released in September 1993 as the second single from his album, "In Pieces".
Chart Performance
The song hit number one on the US Billboard Country Singles chart, adding another chart-topper to Brooks' collection.
Songwriter Credits
"American Honky-Tonk Bar Association" was written by Bryan Kennedy and Jim Rushing. Bryan Kennedy is also known for co-writing other hits for Brooks.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of the song present a satirical view of a grassroots organization that parties and drinks to drown their sorrows about taxes, prices of goods, and working conditions.
Musical Composition
This song exemplifies Brooks' style of mixing traditional country with pop elements, typified by a catchy, upbeat sound paired with lyrics that depict everyday American life.
Certification
The album "In Pieces", which features "American Honky-Tonk Bar Association", is a certified diamond album, selling over ten million units in the U.S.
Live Performances
"American Honky-Tonk Bar Association" has been a staple in Brooks' live performances and is known to get a strong reaction from the audience.
Video
The music video for the song features Brooks and his band performing in a honky-tonk bar with several people partying, accurately reflecting the song lyrics.
Cultural Impact
The song has impacted the cultural landscape of the '90s by reinforcing the "working class" perspective prevalent in country music at the time.
Recognition
Despite its success, "American Honky-Tonk Bar Association" did not receive any major award nominations or wins, a rarity for Brooks during his '90s heyday.
Music Style
While the song's lyrics are humorous, they correspond to the gruff honky-tonk sound, solidifying Garth's reputation for being a versatile musician.
Other Covers
Several country artists have since paid homage to this hit, performing their own covers of the song on various stages and platforms. However, Brooks' version remains the most iconic.

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