"Whistlin' Dixie" is a song co-written and recorded by American

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. It was released in November 2009 as the lead-off single from his 2010 album '' They Call Me Cadillac''. Houser wrote the song with

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Content

The song is an up-tempo in which the narrator lists off various traits pertaining to a rural lifestyle.

Critical reception

Matt Bjorke of ''Roughstock'' gave the song a positive review, describing it as a "likable

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track" and comparing Houser's vocals to

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's. He noted that while the "lyrics are somewhat similar to other 'proud and loud' country songs," he praised the song's melody. Chris Neal of ''

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'' magazine said that the lyrics had "one unconnected declarative statement after another," but described Houser's "full-gale voice" and the "Southern-rock stomp" production favorably.

Music video

The music video, which was directed by Chris Hicky, premiered on CMT on November 6, 2009.CMT Videos: Music Binge - 11.6.09 : Whistlin' Dixie
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Chart performance

The song debuted at number 59 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart for the week of October 31, 2009. It peaked at number 31 in February 2010 just missing the Top 30.

References

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