Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound (song)
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"Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound" is the title of a song written and recorded by American country music
artist Hank Williams, Jr.
. It was released in September 1979 as the first single from his 1979 album of the same name
. It peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and reached number-one on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist Hank Williams, Jr.
Hank Williams, Jr.
Randall Hank Williams , better known as Hank Williams, Jr. and Bocephus, is an American country singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of Southern rock, blues, and traditional country...
. It was released in September 1979 as the first single from his 1979 album of the same name
Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound (album)
Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound is an album released by Hank Williams, Jr.. It was released in November 1979 by Elektra Records and Curb Records. It peaked at #5 on the Country Albums chart, and was certified Platinum by the RIAA...
. It peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and reached number-one on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
Chart performance
| Chart (1979) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 2 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |