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Jake Hoot – “Tennessee Strong”

By Stefanie Richardson / April 1, 2020

Jake Hoot (reigning champion of The Voice) released a new song & video for “Tennessee Strong” this morning. (4.1.20) The video was sent to me a few days ago, but I put off watching it until now. The track is in direct response to the torandoes that tore through Tennesse in the early morning hours of March 3, 2020. Putnam County was the hardest hit area, and it hit close to home for me. You see, Putnam County/Cookeville IS my home. I’ve only been here since November, but I’ve quickly learned it is a special, special place. Hoot has also made Cookeville his home since attending Tennessee Tech years ago. I knew I would get emotional watching the video which shows the extensive damage, and then the hope as thousands of volunteers helped with the cleanup. (Yes, I definitely teared up!) So while there is absolute heartbreak, there is HOPE. There is faith in humanity. We are TENNEESSEE STRONG.

All proceeds from downloads and streams will go directly to the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund for the next 90 days. Please check it out!

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Stefanie Richardson

I was born & raised in Orlando, but chased my dream of living in Tennessee. There are plenty of more dreams to chase, and living here was the first step. I grew up on country music and remember riding around in my dad’s truck singing along to Reba, The Judds, and of course, King George. Pure Country was a movie that played often in our house. These days, I absolutely love following “up and coming” artists. Cale Dodds is my favorite; and I’m at his shows more often than not! I love everything about country music; the way artists appreciate their fan base, the loyalty the fans show their favorite performers, and how it brings people together. I am so thankful for the experiences and friendships that Got Country has given me.

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14 thoughts on “Jake Hoot – “Tennessee Strong””

  1. This song is so so powerful and meaningful! Tennesseans stick together and help anyone and everyone!!! Jake is such an amazing person and singer! He is such a blessing to everyone!!! We love 30 miles from Cookeville and we go there alot….when we saw the devastation we cried as we drove through it!! We helped all we could but just feel it’s never enough honestly! Thank you Tennesseeans just for being you!

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  3. My son and his family live in Nashville. They are fine but many of the friends are not. I live in Rowlett Texas and lived through the Tornado of December 26th 2015. Our entire neighborhood was affected. My heart goes out to everyone in Tennessee. I Love Tennessee Strong! I’ve downloaded it.

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  4. I myself was born and raised in Claxton Ga. I came to Tennessee on vacation in 1988. I think I became a Tennessean that week. I moved here in 1989 and have been in Sevier county ever since. I love Jake Hoots song Tennessee Strong. Its who we are and how we are!!! Great job Jake.

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  6. Loved this song my family lives in cookeville and I spent a lot of time there. I cried all the way thru this Jake. Wonderful!!! When can I buy this??

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  8. Such a beautiful song and tribute to a beautiful state well done Jake hoot well done team hoot love love love it

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  9. This song it great! Jake has such a beautiful voice,watched him on the Voice!!Loved him all the way thru!!

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  10. I am originally from Memphis. This song is amazing! Jake Hoot, I know why you won the Voice. Wow…just Wow.

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  11. Love the song. My grandson lives in Hermitage and lost everything. I am going to forward to him to listen to.

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