What songs has Mac McAnally written that have made the top 10 country music charts?
In 2008, Kenny Chesney covered the song on his album Lucky Old Sun. Chesney’s version features guest vocals from McAnally, who sings the second verse and chorus. Unlike McAnally’s original which is accompanied by electric guitar, Chesney’s rendition is more acoustic in nature, backed largely by a steel-string acoustic guitar (played by McAnally) and congas. Chesney’s rendition received a thumbs-up rating from The 9513. Critic Jim Malec commended the song for “provid[ing] him a comfortable pocket from which he can weave a tale…’Down The Road’ brings together the best of Chesney with the best of McAnally, a songwriter whose greatest strength is his ability to breath [sic] life into characters that seem unquestionably real, and which help us discuss life’s essential and often bittersweet truths.” He added that it was Chesney’s “best vocal performance in years”.Jacob Crogie of 411 Mania gave the Chesney version a four-out-of-five rating, saying “This re-recording is a classic example of go
In 2008, Kenny Chesney covered the song on his album Lucky Old Sun. Chesney’s version features guest vocals from McAnally, who sings the second verse and chorus. Unlike McAnally’s original which is accompanied by electric guitar, Chesney’s rendition is more acoustic in nature, backed largely by a steel-string acoustic guitar (played by McAnally) and congas. Chesney’s rendition received a thumbs-up rating from The 9513. Critic Jim Malec commended the song for “provid[ing] him a comfortable pocket from which he can weave a tale…’Down The Road’ brings together the best of Chesney with the best of McAnally, a songwriter whose greatest strength is his ability to breath [sic] life into characters that seem unquestionably real, and which help us discuss life’s essential and often bittersweet truths.” He added that it was Chesney’s “best vocal performance in years”.Jacob Crogie of 411 Mania gave the Chesney version a four-out-of-five rating, saying “This re-recording is a classic example of go
