The viral video of Kris Jones singing Tennessee Whiskey in a Home depot carpark in 2017 has become the most popular cover of this song. It all started when his daughter Dayla asked him to perform the song, wanting to showcase her father’s impressive singing skills to her friends.
Little did the father-daughter duo know that this impromptu performance would capture the attention of millions. As they drove through the Home Depot parking lot, Kris obliged his daughter’s request and belted out a breathtaking rendition of Tennessee Whiskey. Unbeknownst to them, Dayla decided to share the video on Facebook, and overnight, it exploded into a viral sensation.
People from all corners of the world were captivated by Kris’s powerful voice, with many proclaiming it as the best Tennessee Whiskey cover on the internet. The video quickly gained traction, accumulating a staggering 70 million views across various social media platforms in just 14 months.
You can see the pride in Dayla’s eyes as she listens to her father’s irresistible vocals in the video below:
Many YouTube channels reuploaded this video and all of them received positive comments. One viewer wrote, “It’s just so good to listen to him sing this song so perfectly, and at the same time see the pride and admiration his daughter has for him. Just a great-and unique-musical experience. So glad I came across this video!”
Another added, “I’ve watched this I don’t know how many times. Everybody doesn’t seek record deals, some just sing because they love to sing. Obviously he loves to sing for his daughter and she loves to hear him. Hats off my brother you nailed it!”
Due to his spontaneous performance, the guy was invited onto The Ellen Show. In the show, he shared that he had dreamt of being a singer, but life had gotten in the way.