By the time he was two, Adam had already displayed some musical talent.
Singing came much later, unless you count the video of four-year-old Adam, sporting a leather jacket and sunglasses, performing Ray Charles’ “I Got A Woman.”
Even though he demonstrated musical talent, as a youngster, Adam also excelled in sports. There was soccer, t-ball, and even ice hockey. The Mississippi Sea Wolves played in a rink an hour south of Hattiesburg, and his parents drove him there so he could participate in a league.
Adam also played baseball until he was 13, when he gave it up for golf. “I was away every weekend playing tournaments.” Halfway through his Junior year in high school, he was offered a full golf scholarship to Delta State University. With offers for golf and basketball already on the table, after being talked into playing baseball his Senior year by his friends, the University of Southern Mississippi made its own offer of a baseball scholarship after just one year of playing. Adam accepted and went on to win three rings in four years as the Southern Miss. Conference USA Champ. He also played in the College World Series in 2009.
That decision changed the course of his life. “It’s unbelievable how much one decision can impact where life takes you,” he says. His college roommates were on the baseball team with him – and they were all guitar players. “That’s where I learned my first chords. On Dec. 29, 2010, I wrote my first song while on vacation in the Dominican Republic.” It was the first time out of the country for the Mississippi native who had only experienced Hattiesburg and family vacations in Florida. “I remember sitting on a hotel balcony on the third floor, watching people of all different ethnicities and walks of life. I’d never seen any of that before, and that gave me the idea for my first song, ‘Travel On.’ I put it on YouTube and the next thing I knew, it had 450,000 views.”
Adam wrote four more songs and released an EP while he was still playing baseball. Over one thousand people showed up for a CD release party in his hometown. Then Adam hit the road, and for the first time, sang live in front of people. Success on the road led to more songwriting and a full-length album. “I was driving back and forth to Nashville to write songs so I decided to move there to write with other people.” Adam arrived in Music City on Oct. 15, 2012. “It’s a happy, driven city,” he says. “Everybody is chasing after something they love to do.”
Things moved relatively quickly for Adam in Nashville. In a little over a year, he had already experienced having his first song played on the radio. His mother called to let him know she heard “I Put It On Ya” on SiriusXM’s The Highway, and Adam quickly tuned in so he could hear it himself. “Hugh Freeze, the head football coach at Ole Miss, loves the song and blares it over the stadium speakers when the team is practicing.”
He then met Jake LaGrone, who became his manager, and in 2015, signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV. He’s played nearly 400 shows the last two years, but has scaled back live performances lately to allow more time for writing songs. He’s penned upwards of 200 songs since the day “Travel On” was written on the balcony in the Dominican Republic, and in the last few months, several country superstars have put holds on some of his compositions, including Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Justin Moore and David Nail.
What’s next for the country artist whose diverse influences range from John Mayer to the Eagles and Chris Stapleton? He’s about to record a new EP and has been taking meetings with various labels in Nashville. His dream is to play the big stadiums and arenas and every day brings him one step closer to fulfilling that dream. Look for his name on the charts soon – both as a songwriter and as an artist, one of country’s next superstars.
Whiskey's Fine
Adam Doleac Lyrics
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Heard a knock at the door
Someone turned on the light
I said baby
What you doing outside with a 2 am
Kinda drunk, kinda smilin'
Every word that you say
Every move that you make
Says you wanna kiss me
And you whisper baby
Can I hang in for a while?
Well come on in, the whiskey's fine
It ain't even close, to close in time
So if you wanna taste that Tennessee
We're pourin' out a drink with me
And put your lips on mine
Come on in, the wiskey's fine
You're pushin' me up, against the wall
Leavin' a trail of clothes and our sorrows down the hall
Yeah you're leaving your mark
With that lipstick red
And we're fallin' back into this bed
So come on in, the whiskey's fine
It ain't even close, to close in time
So if you wanna taste that Tennessee
We're pourin out a drink with me
And put your lips on mine
Come on in
the wiskey's fine
I got a bottle opened up
and I wanna feel the rush
'cause I need that you and me buzz
So come on in
The whiskey's fine
It ain't even close, to close in time
So if you wanna taste that Tennessee
We're pourin' out a drink with me
And put your lips on mine
Come on in
The wiskey's fine
Oh yeah
Come on in
The whiskey is fine
The lyrics to Adam Doleac's "Whiskey's Fine" tell a story of a romantic encounter between two individuals who are deeply attracted to each other. The song begins with the singer having two drinks in on a Friday night when he hears a knock at the door. He is surprised to see the person he is attracted to on the other side of the door, and he invites her in. She seems to be flirting with him, and he can't help but be drawn in by her seductive words and actions. The chorus repeats the invitation to come in and join him for a drink, conveying a sense of urgency and desire.
As the two continue to talk, they become more intimate, and the singer reveals that he has a bottle of whiskey open and ready to be enjoyed. The lyrics become more suggestive as the two begin to kiss and become physically involved with each other, leaving a trail of clothes and sorrows down the hall. The chorus repeats the invitation to join him for a drink, but it now has a new level of meaning - it becomes a metaphor for the physical connection that the two are experiencing.
Throughout the song, the whiskey serves as a symbol for the singer's desire and passion for the person he is with. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and a desire to live in the moment and enjoy the here and now with the one he loves. Overall, the song is a passionate and sensual love story that celebrates the joys of living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Two drinks in on a Friday night
I have had a couple of drinks on a Friday night.
Heard a knock at the door
I heard someone knocking at my door.
Someone turned on the light
The light was turned on by someone.
I said baby
I addressed my partner.
What you doing outside with a 2 am
I asked my partner why they are outside at this time.
Kinda drunk, kinda smilin'
My partner seems a bit drunk but also has a smile on their face.
Every word that you say
I am paying attention to every word my partner says.
Sounds like you missed me
My partner's words suggest that they have missed me.
Every move that you make
I am noticing every action that my partner takes.
Says you wanna kiss me
My partner's actions suggest that they want to kiss me.
And you whisper baby
My partner whispers to me.
Can I hang in for a while?
My partner asks if they can stay for a while.
Well come on in, the whiskey's fine
I invite my partner in and offer them a drink.
It ain't even close, to close in time
It's still early and we have plenty of time.
So if you wanna taste that Tennessee
If my partner wants to try some Tennessee whiskey,
We're pourin' out a drink with me
I will pour them a drink.
And put your lips on mine
I suggest that we share a kiss.
You're pushin' me up, against the wall
My partner is pushing me against a wall.
Leavin' a trail of clothes and our sorrows down the hall
We leave a trail of clothes and our worries behind us as we walk down the hall.
Yeah you're leaving your mark
My partner is leaving a mark on me.
With that lipstick red
My partner's lipstick is leaving a noticeable mark.
And we're fallin' back into this bed
We fall into bed together.
I got a bottle opened up
I have opened a bottle.
and I wanna feel the rush
I want to feel the sensation of drinking.
'cause I need that you and me buzz
I want to experience a buzz with my partner.
Oh yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and eagerness.
Come on in
I invite my partner in.
The whiskey is fine
I assure my partner that the whiskey is good.
Writer(s): ADAM DOLEAC, MONTY RUSS CRISWELL
Contributed by Emily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chrismaxwell5863
Great song. If you're a mature person with mature relationships; it hits you right in the feels. The world needs more reconciliation, fueled by whiskey or not.
@54chewbacca
LOVE this
@billyherrington9792
Awesome that the lead is playing an Epi Studio