Alan Jackson, 'Chattahoochee' — Story Behind the Song

Alan Jackson and Jim McBride co-wrote the song ‘Chattahoochee’ for Jackson’s third studio album, ‘A Lot About Livin’ (and a Little ‘Bout Love),’ released in 1992. The album draws its title from a line in the song, and ‘Chattahoochee’ was released as the record’s third single in May of 1993. It hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, earned CMA Awards for Single of the Year and Song of the Year and claimed the No. 1 spot on the year-end Billboard Country Songs chart. Inside, McBride talks with The Boot about the classic hit.

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