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Eccentric soul singer does the most perfect country cover of ‘Tennessee Whiskey’
His singing is out of this world!
Randy Aragon
07.16.20

Country music has paved the way for many artists of all genres.

We’ve all heard the popular song “Tennessee Whiskey” by David Allen Coe. For those who don’t know, it’s a song that many famous artists have covered. While some of them are better than others, you’re unlikely to find a cover as incredible as this one.

Teddy Swims does an emotional rendition of the popular song, one that lit the internet on fire!

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He’s got such a unique voice, it’s impossible not to be entranced by it!

Teddy Swims is a talented musician who has become a social media sensation for his flawless cover performances. It’s not easy to fill the shoes of country legend David Allan Coe, but Teddy was born to be a star. The multifaceted singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia played in many bands before finding his niche as a solo artist.

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Since discovering his love for remaking classic songs, Teddy Swims has built a following on social media that has taken on a life of its own.

In this beginning of this video, you can see Teddy getting ready to sing as the rest of the band plays a new-aged version of “Tennesse Whiskey.”

He looks nothing like his voice sounds—but as soon as his smooth and raspy vocals begin to stream out, you’re hooked.

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Teddy wastes no time showcasing his one-of-a-kind vocal range.

Hitting high and low notes is just another day for the gifted rising star. Not only is his voice remarkable, but Teddy also carries himself like a star. His hip but wild fashion sense has a certain “celebrity vibe.”

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Some artists’ passion for music is obvious, and Teddy is definitely one of them.

You can hear the emotion in his voice as he sings—it’s like he’s right in the middle of the heartache he sings about.

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Teddy lets his voice soar to new levels.

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It’s easy to see why people love Teddy Swims, as he’s very relatable to the average person.

There’s something about him that’s hard to put your finger on. He’s got a special presence that was meant to entertain and inspire.

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Teddy’s biggest goal is to bring people together through music.

He wants to be able to bridge the gap for so many genres and t0 help everyone accept one another.

Teddy goes through the entire performance without skipping a beat, letting the music carry him every step of the way.

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For his part, “Tennessee Whiskey” has been covered by so many talented musicians.

Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake are just two examples! Even so, Teddy Swims might be the best one we’ve heard so far. His soulful voice will surely keep us coming back—once you hear it there’s no going back!

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Teddy is no stranger to going viral.

His YouTube channel with over one million subscribers is full of jaw-dropping performances. This video hit a sweet spot, and people from all over couldn’t get enough of the “Tennessee Whiskey” cover.

This performance by Teddy Swims has been viewed over 8.2 million times, with 138,000 people liking it.

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Thousands of people also left comments for the up and coming star, many complimenting his transformative voice.

Don’t forget to check him out on social media, where he posts mesmerizing content regularly. Teddy Swims is just one of those people who is a natural-born star. He’s barely getting started, and we’re sure we’ll be seeing much more of him in the future!

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To see this perfect cover of “Tennessee Whiskey,” watch the video below!

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