Tequila Little Time

2021 single by Jon Pardi
"Tequila Little Time"
Single by Jon Pardi
from the album Heartache Medication
ReleasedJanuary 18, 2021 (2021-01-18)
GenreCountry
Length3:27
LabelCapitol Nashville
Songwriter(s)
  • Luke Laird
  • Jon Pardi
  • Rhett Akins
Producer(s)
  • Bart Butler
  • Jon Pardi
  • Ryan Gore
Jon Pardi singles chronology
"Ain't Always the Cowboy"
(2020) 		"Tequila Little Time"
(2021) 		"Getting Over Him"
(2021)
Music video
"Tequila Little Time" on YouTube

"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

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Tequila Little Time"
Chart (2021–2022) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 62
Canada Country (Billboard)[11] 3
US Billboard Hot 100[12] 60
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[13] 5
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[14] 14

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Tequila Little Time"
Chart (2021) Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[15] 47
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[16] 69
2022 year-end chart performance for "Tequila Little Time"
Chart (2022) Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[17] 53
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[18] 77

Certifications

Certifications for Tequila Little Time
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[19] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". AllAccess. Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  2. ^ Parton, Chris (January 7, 2021). "Jon Pardi Orders Up 'Tequila Little Time' as Next Single". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  3. ^ "Jon Pardi Releases New Song "Tequila Little Time"". jonpardi.com. August 16, 2019. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Iahn, Buddy (January 5, 2021). "Jon Pardi releases 'Tequila Little Time'". The Music Universe. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  5. ^ Sexton, Paul (January 18, 2021). "Jon Pardi Wants 'Tequila Little Time' As New Single Hits Country Radio". Udiscovermusic. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  6. ^ Houghton, Cillea (January 5, 2021). "Jon Pardi's new single compels him "Tequila Little Time"". ABC News Radio. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  7. ^ Press Release (May 5, 2021). "Jon Pardi's "Tequila Little Time" Arrives In Time For Cinco De Mayo". The Country Note. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  8. ^ Houghton, Cillea (May 8, 2021). "Jon Pardi Picks Up Spirits in the Video for 'Tequila Little Time' [Watch]". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  9. ^ "Jon Pardi: Tequila Little Time The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". April 17, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2021 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ "Jon Pardi Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  11. ^ "Jon Pardi Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  12. ^ "Jon Pardi Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  13. ^ "Jon Pardi Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  14. ^ "Jon Pardi Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  15. ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  16. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  17. ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  18. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  19. ^ "American single certifications – Jon Pardi – Tequila Little Time". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
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