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Alan Jackson – Burnin’ The Honky Tonks Down

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“Burnin’ the Honky Tonks Down” is a song written by Billy Burnette and Shawn Camp, and recorded by American country music artist Alan Jackson. 1 It was released in August 2004 as the first single from his album “What I Do”. 2 The song peaked at number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for one week, becoming his 24th number-one single on that chart.

The song is a mid-tempo country song with a driving beat and a catchy melody. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who is angry at her husband for cheating on her. She goes to a honky tonk bar and starts causing trouble. She throws beer bottles, throws a cigarette lighter at the band, and finally sets the bar on fire. The song is a humorous look at infidelity and revenge.

“Burnin’ the Honky Tonks Down” was a critical and commercial success. It was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 copies. The song was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Song.

The song has been covered by several other artists, including Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, and Montgomery Gentry. It has also been featured in several movies and television shows.

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