Randall King Enlists Braxton Keith For New Texas Country Twanger, “Cheatin’ On My Honky Tonk”

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Randall King is enlisting one of his good friends and a fellow honky tonk Texan, Braxton Keith, for a brand new single “Cheatin’ On My Honky Tonk.”

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King is entering a new chapter of life, and reflecting on hanging up some of his honky tonk ways on this new single. In April, Randall King welcomed daughter Paisley Leanna with fiancée Brittany Warthan. Becoming a parent is a big adjustment for anyone, but for those who spend their life on the road, going from honky tonk to honky tonk singing their jukebox jams under neon lights, it’s even more of a shocking change.

“My fans all know how much I love a honky tonk, however life’s looking a little different these days. I’m spending less time under that neon glow and more time at home with my girls, and this song felt like the perfect way to bridge ‘Into The Neon’ and this next chapter. I couldn’t think of anyone better to join me on it than my good buddy Braxton Keith. Hope y’all enjoy!”

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In “Cheatin’ On My Honky Tonk,” King and Keith sing a cheeky tune about missing those late nights, cold beers, and the sounds of boots stomping against the hardwood floors. Written by Phil O’Donnell, Ira Dean, and Ronnie Dunn, the tune talks about spending more time at home and less out on the town.

King opens the song by talking about how his little girl is keeping him at home and that he feels like being away from his first true love, honky tonks, makes him feel like he’s cheating on his old ways. Ironically, King sings about how “she’s” gotten him cooped up, which could be his woman or his daughter, making the song relatable to those hanging up their party ways because they met an honest woman or because they are entering a chapter of fatherhood.

“She got me lovin’ up on her
Cooped up in her house
Been a month of Friday nights
Since I closed one down
My good timing beer drinkin’
Buddies are thinkin’ I’m dead or gone a wall…”

Ironically, King sings about how “she’s” gotten him cooped up, which could be his woman or his daughter. This makes the song relatable to those hanging up their party ways because they met an honest woman or because they are entering a chapter of fatherhood.

Keith comes in during the second verse, singing as though he’s holding down the fort but also wants his friend and fellow honky tonk enthusiast back on stage with him.

“Well this old bar room’s been missing you bad
Cussing your name, saying you’ll be back
The whiskey never hit me
Like when she kissed me
From the moment on…”

The song’s composition is upbeat, hooking you from the first guitar lick. The combination of the steel guitar, piano, and the moan of King’s vocals in the chorus makes “Cheatin’ On My Honky Tonk” a certified twanger.

This one needs to be played at max volume.

The union of Randall King and Braxton Keith is a long-time coming, as King supported Keith in the early days of his career, often bringing him out on the road with him. Braxton Keith noted that it’s an “honor” to be featured on this song:

“Randall’s been championing me in my career from the beginning. We had a lot of fun on this one. It was an honor to be asked to sing on his song.”

Both of these men are keeping the traditional honky tonk sound alive, and have a blast in the process.

For fun, check out a mustache-less Braxton Keith covering Brooks & Dunn’s “Neon Moon” in the early days of his career with Randall King. What a full circle moment with Ronnie Dunn being a co-writer on “Cheatin’ On My Honky Tonk.”

@jc3090_ @Braxton Keith @randalkingmusic and a drummer who has performed with both. @Cogneato #braxtonkeith #randallking ♬ original sound – John martinez

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