B-side "He's Got You" Genre Country Label Arista 13101 | Released August 25, 1997 Length 3:14 | |
Format CD single
7-inch single | ||
"Honky Tonk Truth" is a song written by Ronnie Dunn, Kim Williams and Lonnie Wilson, and performed by American country music duo Brooks & Dunn. It was released in August 1997 as the first single from their first compilation The Greatest Hits Collection. It peaked at #3 on the US Country chart.
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Music video
The music video premiered on CMT in August, 1997 and featured NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt. It was directed by Sherman Halsey. It was shot in Las Vegas. Brooks & Dunn are also seen performing in Caesar's Palace casino, the top balcony of the Rio hotel overlooking the city & in front of the old Caesar's Palace sign on the Strip, displaying song related messages such as, "Liar." Ronnie Dunn was dressed in all black.
Chart positions
"Honky Tonk Truth" debuted at number 41 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of August 30, 1997.