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.