"Drinkin' Bone" is a song written by

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and Kerry Kurt Phillips, and recorded by American country music artist Tracy Byrd. It was released in August 2003 as the second single from his album ''

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''. It peaked at No. 7 on the United States ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, and is his last Top 10 hit to date. It also peaked at No. 60 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Critical reception

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'' magazine reviewed the song favorably by calling it "an easy sing-along" and saying that Byrd "packs a lot of good-natured personality in his delivery".''

'', August 16, 2003

Chart positions

"Drinkin' Bone" debuted at number 55 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of August 9, 2003.

Year-end charts

References

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