Very perceptive with the reaction, It's Americana it's got folk, blues and a little rock. The Scottish and Irish immigrated to the U.S. and settled in the appalachian regions, and brought with them their methods for making whiskey and their folk music, That's why it sounded a little Irish

Song is about a moonshiner an his family in Johnson county Tennessee, there was a road named Copperhead Rd. as well, but due to this song, they had to change the name, as people kept stealing the signs. When he mentions learning a few things from Charile, Charlie was the military slang for the Viet Cong , and they were known for setting booby traps.

Appalachia was settled with a lot of Scottish Highlanders because the land was very similar. “Holler,” is the key to where it is based. But Moonshine was everywhere during prohibition. NASCAR is based on getting modest looking American cars that could outrun any law enforcement.

I’m a former DEA Agent who now lives in the Knoxville area. There are certain hollows in the South you do not go into…

It's not a race thing, it's a class thing.

These moon shiners are the roots of NASCAR.

This song is based deep in Appalachian history. True storyline from my family generations and many others. My grandfather ran moonshine from Hawkins County to Knoxville after serving in WW2. I've heard many stories carried down from generations. It's our culture and our history. Still is today.

hey boss, want to know a significant little thing about this guy Steve Earle? He's been invited to join the Grand Ole Opry, in Nashville. then, his addiction[s] got him kicked out. He cleaned up and they asked him back. That's only happened one other time in the history of USA music. Hank Williams Sr.

Huge thanks. Steve Earle came on the scene as a legitimate country outlaw in the 80s. Great American songwriter. “Guitar Town” , I Ain’t Ever Satisfied “ Jerusalem album won Grammy for best folk in 2001 or 02 Thankful you played it. Hope you explore him. He is one of the most authentic voices we have. Legend.

I'm a musician/guitarist of over 50 years... ALL 'Country' and 'Bluegrass' music has strong roots in Celtic [Irish/Scottish] music.

The song's genre is southern rock which had lost some of its popularity by the late 80s when this song dropped. It features elements of country, rock, and bluegrass (which has Celtic roots with the mandolin and bagpipes).

Song’s POV is that of John Lee Pettimore III (at least 3rd.):

Granddad made moonshine in first verse and dealt with the Revenue Man

Smokey Mountains to Tennessee.

My ancestors lived in NC for nearly 300 years. Apparently some some moonshiners in the family. Bootleggers that ran shine in hopped up cars were the founders of NASCAR.

It's called Copperhead Road because there is a Copperhead Road near Knoxville.

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This came out in 1988. He was a trying to be a country singer, but this became a rock and roll classic.

Steve Earle is a legendary songwriter and performer in country/southern rock/Americana/roots genres.

Making Moonshine was a generational business that kept many families fed.