"Back to Drinkin' Whiskey" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music artist Tyler Joe Miller.[1] He wrote the song with his frequent collaborators Kelly Archer and Danick Dupelle, while Dupelle produced the track.[2] The songwriters received a nomination at the 2023 Canadian Country Music Awards for "Songwriter(s) of the Year" for the song, while Dupelle won "Record Producer of the Year" for his work on the track.[3] It was the third single released from Miller's album Spillin' My Truth.[4]
| "Back to Drinkin' Whiskey" | ||||
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| Single by Tyler Joe Miller | ||||
| from the album Spillin' My Truth | ||||
| Released | February 3, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:55 | |||
| Label | MDM | |||
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| Producer(s) | Danick Dupelle | |||
| Tyler Joe Miller singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Back to Drinkin' Whiskey" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editMiller stated that "Back to Drinkin' Whiskey" "isn't your average drinking song," and that it is a "love song gone wrong". He framed it as "a story about how the right person can make you feel so whole that you don't need any vices to keep your heart occupied. But once that love leaves you in the dust, you tend to go back to old habits and what doesn’t let you down".[5] Songtell described the song as "a sad reflection on the protagonist's emotional state after a painful breakup," where he uses "alcohol as a way to numb his pain and forget about the past love".[6]
Critical reception
editNanci Dagg of Canadian Beats Media called the song a "soon-to-be hit" that "sends out the vibe demanding it to be heard".[7] Front Porch Music stated that "if you're a fan of country music, then you’ll want to pay close attention to "Back to Drinkin' Whiskey".[8] Top Country stated that the track "showcases Miller's vulnerability and soul searching as an artist" and that it "compliments [his] signature rustic vocals", while positively noting the use of the fiddle.[9] Andrée Ménard of 45Tours stated that the song has "that Tyler Joe Miller trademark sound, which will please fans", while exhibiting "the emotions and storytelling that helped launch" his career.[10]
Accolades
edit| Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Canadian Country Music Association | Songwriter(s) of the Year | Nominated | [3] |
| Record Producer of the Year | Won | [11] |
Music video
editThe official music video for "Back to Drinkin' Whiskey" was directed by Ryan Nolan and premiered on Countrytown in Australia on March 23, 2023.[12] It was later uploaded to YouTube other next day.[13] The video was filmed in Nashville, Tennessee and marked the first time that Miller got to play the role of the main character in one of his music videos.[12] He stated that the video "takes you through flashbacks, highlighting a relationship that was strong and displays the parallel of when that love is lost, and the whiskey is stronger".[12]
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country (Billboard)[14] | 9 |
References
edit- ^ ""Back to Drinkin' Whiskey" – Tyler Joe Miller". AllMusic. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ "Back to Drinkin' Whiskey - Single by Tyler Joe Miller". Spotify. February 3, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "2023 CCMA Awards Nominees". Canadian Country Music Association. July 13, 2023. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023.
- ^ Dagg, Nanci (August 31, 2023). "TYLER JOE MILLER RELEASES NEW EP, SPILLIN' MY TRUTH". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ "Tyler Joe Miller Releases Brand New Single 'Back to Drinkin' Whiskey'". MDM Recordings. February 3, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ "Meaning of "Back To Drinkin' Whiskey" by Tyler Joe Miller". Songtell. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ Dagg, Nanci (February 3, 2023). "Tyler Joe Miller releases his single, "Back To Drinkin' Whiskey"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ "Get Ready to Raise a Glass: Tyler Joe Miller's "Back to Drinkin' Whiskey" is Here!". Front Porch Music. February 9, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ "Pick of the Week – Tyler Joe Miller "Back to Drinkin' Whiskey"". Top Country. February 17, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ Ménard, Andrée (February 17, 2023). "Back to Drinkin' Whiskey - Tyler Joe Miller". 45Tours. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ "OFFICIAL 2023 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD WINNERS". Canadian Country Music Association. September 16, 2023. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c Arbour, Mallory (March 23, 2023). "Back To Drinkin' Whiskey by Tyler Joe Miller – Video Premiere". Countrytown. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ "Tyler Joe Miller - Back To Drinkin' Whiskey (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. March 24, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ "Canada Country chart for June 17, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2023.