"Honky Tonk Truth" is a song written by

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, Kim Williams and

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, and recorded by American

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duo

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. It was released in August 1997 as the first single from their first compilation album '' The Greatest Hits Collection''. It peaked at #3 on the US Country chart.

Music video

The music video premiered on CMT in August, 1997 and featured

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driver

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dressed like Kix Brooks. It was directed by Sherman Halsey. It was shot in Las Vegas. Brooks & Dunn are also seen performing in Caesar's Palace casino, the top balcony of the Rio hotel overlooking the city & in front of the old Caesar's Palace sign on the Strip, displaying song related messages such as, "Liar." Ronnie Dunn was dressed in all black.

Chart positions

"Honky Tonk Truth" debuted at number 41 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart for the week of August 30, 1997.

Year-end charts

References

1997 singles 1997 songs Brooks & Dunn songs Songs written by Ronnie Dunn Songs written by Kim Williams (songwriter) Songs written by Lonnie Wilson Song recordings produced by Don Cook Arista Nashville singles Music videos directed by Sherman Halsey {{1997-country-song-stub