Though Chris Stapleton may not be the first person who springs to mind when thinking of Justin Timberlake, the strange coupling certainly has chemistry. Their raucous rendition of “Tennessee Whiskey” at Timberlake’s Bridgestone Arena gig in Nashville, TN, was a great example of this.
This popular cover of Chris Stapleton’s song frequently makes an appearance in the country star’s live performances, so the pop legend naturally persuaded her to sing and play guitar on it. Stapleton sang the first line, and you better believe he can sing, after the duo jammed out some guitar chords to kick off the tune. Timberlake sang the second verse after they sang the chorus together. As expected, the pop sensation infused the timeless tune with pop and R&B, creating an ideal counterpoint to Chris Stapleton’s bluesy vocals.
