Hey Guitar Fam,

We’ve got a brand-new cover song lesson for you, and this one’s been highly requested! We’re diving into Chris Stapleton’s soulful hit "Tennessee Whiskey," which came in as the second most requested tune in the 2025 Guitar Fam survey. We’re excited to finally bring it your way.

This lesson includes everything you need to master the song—video walkthrough, full TAB, and jam tracks—so you can have fun and get it down smoothly, whether you’re playing or singing along (or both!).

When I first sat down to learn "Tennessee Whiskey," I was surprised by its simplicity. It’s built around just two main chords — open A major and a B minor bar chord. Technically, there’s a third chord (D/A), but I think of that one more as an embellishment than a full part of the progression. It’s amazing how such a powerful song can be crafted from something so simple.

The song is in the key of A major and it's in 6/8 time. For the strumming, I’ve laid out five levels of strumming patterns to guide you step by step. No matter your current skill level, you’ll be able to work through the song and build up your technique as you go. Start with Level 1 and progress at your own pace.

As always, take it one challenge at a time and let us know if you hit any snags along the way. Be sure to download the jam tracks and practice playing along—they’re a great way to lock in the groove. And if you’re feeling confident, send us a video of yourself playing for a student video review during our monthly livestream!

Happy playing,
Nate & Chelsea