Songfacts®:

• Amidst the chaos of everyday life, finding those stolen moments of long-overdue romance becomes a challenge, a cherished treasure we yearn to reclaim. In the realm of love and the wild nights of passion, there's something about those strong shots of whiskey that holds a power unmatched by wine or beer. They have a way of igniting a fire that had long been smoldering:
  
  We were lost in each other, with whiskey by our side,
  Sinking into the soulful country songs that made us feel alive,
  Our fire burning hot until the last drop of whiskey's gone,
  Let's turn it up, turn it up.
  
  Finding time for some adult alone time is the essence of "You, Me, and Whiskey." It's a relatable challenge for Justin Moore, who lives in Arkansas with his wife and their four children.
  
  "One night, [it's] softball practice for one of them, the other night is basketball lessons for this one and the next night is church," Moore told Billboard. "It's difficult to make time for Kate and I — for just us — so you have to make a concerted effort to do that. So I really related to the song."
• On a crisp Nashville day, January 10, 2022, the songwriting power trio of Jessi Alexander, Brock Berryhill, and Cole Taylor gathered on the iconic Music Row. With Lee Brice's "I Drive Your Truck," Kane Brown's "Homesick," and Luke Bryan's "Home Alone Tonight" under their respective belts, they were no strangers to crafting emotional hits.
  
  Their mission was clear: to create a potential duet for Justin Moore and a mystery female artist. As they brainstormed, Cole Taylor dropped the captivating title "You, Me, and Whiskey" onto the table. It had a certain allure, a touch of mystery that they couldn't resist. They initially envisioned a song about a casual fling, a rendezvous fueled by the intoxicating spirit of whiskey.
  
  But they knew they had to stay true to Justin Moore's real-life story: a happily married and devoted family man with a home life that resonates with his fans. The three songwriters wanted to capture the essence of a long-term couple, the trials and triumphs they face together. The authenticity had to shine through every line.
  
  Though the initial session ended without a complete song, the trio reconvened four days later, driven by their shared passion for the unfinished track. This time, the pieces fell into place. Cole Taylor and Jessi Alexander lent their powerful vocals to the demo, while Brock Berryhill produced it, adding the finishing touches that would bring the song to life.
• Jeremy Stover, owner and producer of Creative Nation, forwarded "You, Me and Whiskey" to Justin Moore one hour after Taylor submitted it. Moore immediately identified Priscilla Block as his first choice for a duet partner.
• Justin Moore and Priscilla Block first met when they were booked to play the same acoustic radio show in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on March 29, 2022.
  
  Block joined the lineup as a new artist, yet to claim her place in the spotlight. Amid a sea of seasoned performers, she stood tall, armed with a strong voice and a presence that commanded attention. "I have to say this: Priscilla stole the show," Moore recalled to Taste Of Country. "Quite honestly. No one cared what [I] or whomever else was doing onstage, because Priscilla was so captivating and so great with the audience."
  
  When Moore got the demo of "You, Me and Whiskey" a little while later, he started thinking about potential duet partners. The enchanting singer who had stolen the show in Chattanooga was the first person on his mind.
  
  "I thought, 'Man, I wonder if I could get Priscilla to jump on this with me.' And for whatever reason, she said yes," he said.
• Block already knew and loved Moore's music, so it was logical for her to record the song with Justin after hearing it the first time.
  
  "When I listened to it, I was like this song feels like so me. I love whiskey, so it totally made sense," she said. "And then just obviously getting that invite, it was just such an honor. It's cool, because I've always been such a big fan. So, when I heard it, it just made sense. It felt like me and just felt like so right. I was like, 'Let's Go! When are we getting in the studio?' And it all played out perfect."
• While the foundation of Berryhill's drum programming from the demo remained, Stover and his co-producer, Big Machine Label Group president/CEO Scott Borchetta, summoned a full band to capture the raw essence of the song. Recorded at The Castle in Franklin, Tennessee, they harnessed the power of hard-charging guitars, infusing the track with a gritty and unyielding sound.
• To capture Justin Moore's solidly country voice, Stover visited the singer at his Arkansas home. He worked with Priscilla Block at Nashville's Blackbird Studios to record her part for "Whiskey." Stover wanted to highlight her smooth, penetrating soprano and unique enunciation even when the two singers were singing in harmony. "Sometimes you can line up the vocal so tight that it just sounds like a background singer," said the producer. "We left those vocals where you really hear two distinctive voices, but at the same time, you don't lose the melody."