Whiskey & Whitley - Josh Ward - MP3 instrumental karaoke

American country music singer Josh Ward released the song "Whiskey & Whitley" in 2015, as part of his second studio album Holding Me Together. Written by songwriters Kevin Denney, Mark Narmore, and Buddy Owens, "Whiskey & Whitley" is a traditional country song with a contemporary heartbeat. It shines with a pedal steel guitar lick and Josh Ward's vocals, which effortlessly meld classic country twang with a vulnerability that is raw and relatable. These elements are seamlessly woven together by producer Greg Hunt, emphasizing the song's themes of heartbreak and despondency. Josh Ward sings about the agony of a love lost, resorting to "Whiskey and Whitley" – a reference to the late country music legend Keith Whitley – to numb the pain. Part of a proud country music tradition of songs about drowning sorrows, "Whiskey & Whitley" also serves as a fitting tribute to icons of days past and their role in propping us up when we're at our lowest. Holding Me Together was a Southwestern hit, with four songs reaching the number 1 spot on Texas Regional Radio listings.