Tequila Little Time Explained

Tequila Little Time
Cover:Tequila Little Time.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Jon Pardi
Album:Heartache Medication
Genre:Country
Length:3:27
Label:Capitol Nashville
Prev Title:Ain't Always the Cowboy
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Getting Over Him
Next Year:2021

"Tequila Little Time" is a song recorded by American country music singer Jon Pardi. It was released on January 18, 2021, as the third single from his third studio album Heartache Medication.[1] [2] The song was written by Pardi, along Luke Laird and Rhett Akins, and produced by Pardi, Bart Butler and Ryan Gore.[3]

Background

In an interview, Pardi called "Tequila Little Time" a fun and relaxing song, with a flavor of mariachi horns: "I feel like this goes great on a boat, a lake or pool and just any kind of atmosphere of having a good time. It's about picking up a girl that's down and maybe, maybe we want to do a shot of tequila? There's no answer, but maybe."[4] [5] [6]

Music video

The music video was released on May 6, 2021, directed by Carlos Ruiz. It was shot at Flora-Bama Yacht Club in Orange Beach, Alabama.[7] [8]

Live performance

Jon Pardi performed "Tequila Little Time" on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[9]

Charts

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Tequila Little Time"! Chart (2021)! Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[10] 47
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] 69
Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[12] 53
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[13] 77

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Future Releases for Country Radio Stations. AllAccess. May 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201228163201/https://www.allaccess.com/country/future-releases. December 28, 2020. live.
  2. Web site: Jon Pardi Orders Up 'Tequila Little Time' as Next Single. Sounds Like Nashville. Parton. Chris. January 7, 2021. May 9, 2021.
  3. Web site: Jon Pardi Releases New Song "Tequila Little Time". jonpardi.com. August 16, 2019. May 9, 2021.
  4. Web site: Jon Pardi releases 'Tequila Little Time'. The Music Universe. Iahn. Buddy. January 5, 2021. May 9, 2021.
  5. Web site: Jon Pardi Wants 'Tequila Little Time' As New Single Hits Country Radio. Udiscovermusic. Sexton. Paul. January 18, 2021. May 9, 2021.
  6. Web site: Jon Pardi's new single compels him "Tequila Little Time". ABC News Radio. Houghton. Cillea. January 5, 2021. May 9, 2021.
  7. Web site: Jon Pardi's "Tequila Little Time" Arrives In Time For Cinco De Mayo. The Country Note. Press Release. May 5, 2021. May 9, 2021.
  8. Web site: Jon Pardi Picks Up Spirits in the Video for 'Tequila Little Time' [Watch]]. Taste of Country. Houghton. Cillea. May 8, 2021. May 9, 2021.
  9. Web site: Jon Pardi: Tequila Little Time The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. YouTube. April 17, 2021. May 9, 2021.
  10. Country Airplay – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 2, 2021.
  11. Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 2, 2021.
  12. Country Airplay – Year-End 2022. Billboard. December 1, 2022.
  13. Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. December 1, 2022.