"Sweet Southern Comfort" is the title of a song written by Rodney Clawson and Brad Crisler, and recorded by American country music

Country music

Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...

 artist Buddy Jewell

Buddy Jewell

Buddy Jewell Jr. is an American country music artist who was the first winner on the USA Network talent show Nashville Star. Signed to Columbia Records in 2003, Jewell made his debut on the American country music scene with the release of his self-titled album, which produced the singles "Help...

. It was released in October 2003 as the second single from his 2003 self-titled third album Buddy Jewell

Buddy Jewell (album)

Buddy Jewell is the third studio album by American country music singer Buddy Jewell. The album was Jewell's major-label debut and his first album since winning season one of Nashville Star. As part of the Nashville Star prize, the album was produced by Clint Black and recorded entirely in ten...

. It peaked at number 3 on the United States Hot Country Singles & Tracks in 2004, as did his previous single "Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey's Song)

Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey's Song)

"Help Pour Out the Rain " is the title of a song written and recorded by American country music artist Buddy Jewell. It was released in May 2003 as the lead-off single from his 2003 self-titled third album Buddy Jewell. It peaked at number 3 on the United States Billboard Hot Country Singles &...

" in 2003. It also peaked at number 40 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Content

The song tells of a small town man comparing small towns in the Southern U.S to his Hometown. Although his town is never mentioned it is implied that it is also in the Southern U.S. It mentions many Southern U.S. states such as Mississippi

Mississippi

Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...

, Louisiana

Louisiana

Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...

, Alabama

Alabama

Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...

 and Georgia

Georgia (U.S. state)

Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...

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Chart positions

"Sweet Southern Comfort" debuted at number 47 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of November 1, 2003.

Chart (2003-2004)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks	3
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	40