Honky Tonk Truth
"Honky Tonk Truth" is a song written by Ronnie Dunn, Kim Williams and Lonnie Wilson, and recorded by American country music duo Brooks & Dunn. It was released in August 1997 as the first single from their first compilation album The Greatest Hits Collection. It peaked at #3 on the US Country chart.[1]
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| Single by Brooks & Dunn | ||||
| from the album The Greatest Hits Collection | ||||
| B-side | "He's Got You" | |||
| Released | August 25, 1997 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:14 | |||
| Label | Arista Nashville 13101 | |||
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Music video
The music video premiered on CMT in August, 1997 and featured NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt. It was directed by Sherman Halsey. It was shot in Las Vegas. Brooks & Dunn are also seen performing in Caesar's Palace casino, the top balcony of the Rio hotel overlooking the city & in front of the old Caesar's Palace sign on the Strip, displaying song related messages such as, "Liar." Ronnie Dunn was dressed in all black.
Chart positions
"Honky Tonk Truth" debuted at number 41 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of August 30, 1997.
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] | 3 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 3 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1997) | Position |
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| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] | 39 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 67 |
References
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 56.
- "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 3373." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. November 3, 1997. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- "Brooks & Dunn Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1997". RPM. December 15, 1997. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- "Best of 1997: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1997. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
