Jesus and Jones

"Jesus and Jones" is a song recorded by American country music artist Trace Adkins. It was released to radio on January 19, 2016 as the lead single to his upcoming debut album for Wheelhouse Records, and his fifteenth overall. The song was written by Tyler Farr, Jim McCormick, and Casey Beathard.^[1]

Content

The song discusses Trace being "In a War" since he was a kid trying to be like Jesus and Country Music icon George Jones.

Critical reception

The website "For The Country Record" gave the song a negative review, saying "Now, please Trace fans, put down the pitch forks and torches, because, believe me, I’m actually on your side. I love Trace, always have. I love his deep, rich baritone, his confident personality, and his music, but let’s face facts; this song just isn’t up to par with his earlier music. This song is really just a result of lazy songwriting and bad production. You can’t blame it on the theme, because when done well, the theme is a great and relatable one. Plenty of artists have pulled it off beautifully; Big and Rich’s “Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace”, Brian Randle’s “Heaven and Hank”, Eric Church’s “Like Jesus Does”, and Eric Lee Beddingfield’s “The Gospel According to Jones”, all come to mind."^[2]

Chart performance

Chart (2016)	Peak position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)^[3]	41

References

Trace Adkins

Studio albums	Dreamin' Out Loud Big Time More... Chrome Comin' On Strong Songs About Me Dangerous Man X Cowboy's Back in Town Proud to Be Here Love Will... The King's Gift

Compilation albums	Greatest Hits Collection, Vol. 1 American Man: Greatest Hits Volume II The Definitive Greatest Hits: 'Til the Last Shot's Fired

Notable singles	"There's a Girl in Texas" "Every Light in the House" "(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing" "I Left Something Turned On at Home" "The Rest of Mine" "Lonely Won't Leave Me Alone" "Big Time" "Don't Lie" "More" "I'm Gonna Love You Anyway" "I'm Tryin'" "Help Me Understand" "Chrome" "Then They Do" "Hot Mama" "Rough & Ready" "Songs About Me" "Arlington" "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" "Swing" "Ladies Love Country Boys" "I Wanna Feel Something" "I Got My Game On" "You're Gonna Miss This" "Muddy Water" "Marry for Money" "All I Ask For Anymore" "This Ain't No Love Song" "Brown Chicken Brown Cow" "Just Fishin'" "Million Dollar View" "Jesus and Jones"

Guest singles	"Hillbilly Bone" (with Blake Shelton)

Related articles	Discography Capitol Records Nashville Show Dog-Universal Music

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