It's Five O'Clock Somewhere: The Story Behind Alan Jackson's Hit Song
Alan Jackson had a massive hit with the song "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" in 2003, a collaboration with Jimmy Buffett. The songwriters, Jim "Moose" Brown and Don Rollins, originally wrote the song with a tropical island vibe in mind. The song was inspired by a phrase Rollins heard from a colleague, and the mention of Jimmy Buffett was included from the start. Initially intended for a new artist named Colt Prather, the song was passed on by several artists, including Kenny Chesney, before Jackson decided to record it. Upon its release, the song topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for eight weeks and won a CMA Award.