Raised in the wilds near Butte, Montana, Tim Montana (yes, it’s his real name), entered the world as an off-the-grid thrill-seeker. He and his buddies would take to the nearby mountains to fish, hunt and raise hell as an escape from their rustic home lives — Montana grew up without electricity. Soon, however, he sought out a different high: the kind that only comes from performing live music. Eager to perfect the guitar playing he began when he was just 6 years old, he moved to Los Angeles to put his time in studying his craft.
“Music was an escape from being secluded in the woods. When I played guitar and closed my eyes I was leaving Butte and seeing the world,” Montana says. “When I moved to L.A., I went from having no electricity to living on Hollywood Boulevard. It was quite the culture shock.”
In a uniquely Tim Montana way, he somehow found himself in the company of David Letterman during a trip back home to Montana, and the talk-show host personally invited him to perform on his show. In 2008, Montana sang his song “Butte, America” for a national audience on the Late Show.
Eventually, he ended up in Nashville, where he formed his band the Shrednecks and established himself as a thrilling live performer. He’s a gregarious personality and struck up friendships with such diverse figures as Kid Rock and the Navy SEAL who led the raid to take down Osama bin Laden, Rob O’Neill. In Kid Rock, Montana found a kindred rebel spirit and began one of his most prolific creative periods, opening for the rap-rock icon and co-writing two charting singles for Rock’s Sweet Southern Sugar album: the Top 10 country hit “Tennessee Mountain Top” and the Number 16 rock anthem “Greatest Show on Earth.”
“We have a lot in common,” he says of his relationship with Rock. “The way we write songs is very similar, our performance style is full throttle and we instantly hit it off.”
But it’s ZZ Top’s legendary Billy F. Gibbons with whom Montana has formed his longest and most prosperous relationship. Natural collaborators, the pair has written, recorded and performed together countless times, co-writing songs like “Weed and Whiskey,” “Rust and Red” and “Fifty Fifty.” In 2013, the hirsute rockers penned “This Beard Came Here to Party,” which became the theme song of the Boston Red Sox as they fought to a World Series championship, and later Music City’s NHL franchise the Nashville Predators.
“Billy and I bonded over beards, and now he is part of the family,” Montana says.
Now, as the Whisker Brothers, Montana and Gibbons are gearing up to launch their own hot sauce company, Whisker Bomb Pepper Sauce, with the backyard anthem “Good Ol’ BBQ.” Barbecue is a cornerstone of Montana’s life, and he regularly gives followers the meat sweats with epic grill photos posted to his Instagram. As the brand ambassador for Traeger Grills, he recently performed with Dave Grohl at the company’s all-star weekend in Memphis and taught a how-to-barbecue class to music-industry executives in Nashville. In addition to Traeger, Montana is a spokesperson and influencer for Black Rifle Coffee, Snap-On Tools, Polaris and Weather Guard, and remains a passionate advocate for the U.S. military, helping tell the stories of patriots like Rob O’Neill and the late “American Sniper” Chris Kyle.
“Working with brands is something I never set out to do, but it happened because I genuinely love products that fit my outdoor lifestyle. I couldn’t sell teeth-whitening stuff, but I can sell a grill,” he quips. “And my heroes have always been soldiers. I love getting to help those guys and acknowledge their sacrifice. I’ll always support the military.”
But while Montana may be a foodie, a marksman, an adrenaline junkie and a TV personality, it’s music that remains at the core of the man. In the fall, he’ll release his new full-length album American Thread. The video for the LP’s supercharged title track, featuring Montana in his snowy home state, is currently in rotation at CMT and shortly he’ll unveil a video for another album cut, “Mostly Stoned.” Unable to do anything small, Montana enlisted notorious Hollywood bad boy Charlie Sheen to direct the clip, garnering national headlines for the project.
And he has yet more irons in the fire. His song “Asphalt Throwdown” is being used by Fox Sports for its NASCAR telecasts, the raucous “Hillbilly Rich” appears in the Action Figures 2 film, and the original composition with Gibbons “American Dresser” soundtracks the Tom Berenger movie of the same name. All of this builds on what Montana has already accomplished since breaking out of Butte all those years ago.
But he’s nowhere near finished.
“It wasn’t easy for me on Music Row, so I had to work a little bit harder,” he says. “Now we’re doing things in Nashville in a way that hasn’t been done before.”
For Montana, the Big Sky is the limit.
Hangover
Tim Montana Lyrics
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Bustin' them stones, ain′t no way that I'm going home
And there's a waterin′ hole right down the road
A little sip of something gonna soothe my soul
So if the boss man calls bustin′ my balls
Thinkin' that he′ll see me in my overalls
I got news for the man, change in plans
The only think I'm doing right now
Is workin′ on a hangover
Tomorrow's gonna suck but tonight is better than bein′ sober
Gonna paint the town, gonna let my hair down tonight as we get right
There ain't no need to fight it when we're workin′ on a hangover
When that alarm clock sounds head′s gonna bounce
Tryin' to remember what the hell went down
What′s your name, how'd you get here?
How about we just grab one more beer?
I′ve got a great hangover cure drink. It's called the Bin Laden... three shots and a splash
And get to workin′ on a hangover
Tomorrow's gonna suck but tonight is better than bein' sober
Gonna paint the town, gonna let my hair down tonight as we get right
There ain′t no need to fight it when we′re workin' on a hangover
Let′s get to workin' on a hangover
Tomorrow′s gonna suck but tonight is better than bein' sober
Gonna paint the town, gonna let my hair down tonight as we get right
There ain′t no need to fight it when we're workin' on a hangover
Let′s get to workin′ on a hangover
Tomorrow's gonna suck but tonight is better than bein′ sober
Gonna paint the town, gonna let my hair down tonight as we get right
There ain't no need to fight it when we′re workin' on a hangover
Hangover
Tim Montana's song "Hangover" is an anthem for those who work hard and play harder. The lyrics describe a hardworking individual who has been laboring all day long but isn't ready to go home yet. Instead, they prefer to visit a nearby watering hole and get a little sip of something to soothe their soul, even if it means that they will have to deal with the consequences the next day. When the boss man calls and thinks that the individual will be seen in their overalls, the singer retorts by changing their plans and deciding to work on a hangover instead. The song depicts how people celebrate after a long day at work by getting drunk, forgetting their worries, and enjoying their night.
The lyrics of "Hangover" reflect the idea of living life to the fullest and making the most of the moment, even if it means facing the consequences later. Alcohol serves as a sort of escapism, allowing individuals to forget their worries and enjoy the present moment to the fullest. The song is about the temporary relief provided by alcohol - a relief that fades away the next day. But, there is something more profound about its message that resonates with people, freeing them from their mundane existence and allowing them to let loose.
Line by Line Meaning
After workin' my fingers to the bone
After working tirelessly all day long
Bustin' them stones, ain't no way that I'm going home
Working hard and not giving up until the job is done
And there's a waterin' hole right down the road
A nearby bar to quench his thirst
A little sip of something gonna soothe my soul
Drinking alcohol to relax
So if the boss man calls bustin' my balls
If the boss interrupts his night out
Thinkin' that he'll see me in my overalls
Expecting him to be at work tomorrow
I got news for the man, change in plans
Changing his mind and not going into work tomorrow
The only think I'm doing right now
The only thing he is focused on is getting drunk
Is workin' on a hangover
Getting drunk to the point of a hangover
Tomorrow's gonna suck but tonight is better than bein' sober
Tomorrow he will regret his decisions, but tonight he's having fun
Gonna paint the town, gonna let my hair down tonight as we get right
Going out and enjoying himself with friends
There ain't no need to fight it when we're workin' on a hangover
No need to resist the urge to drink
When that alarm clock sounds head's gonna bounce
When he wakes up, he will have a headache from the alcohol
Tryin' to remember what the hell went down
Trying to recollect the events from the previous night
What's your name, how'd you get here?
Trying to recall the details about the people around him
How about we just grab one more beer?
Proposing to continue drinking
I've got a great hangover cure drink. It's called the Bin Laden... three shots and a splash
Jokingly suggesting an alcoholic drink as a hangover remedy
Let's get to workin' on a hangover
Planning to continue drinking and partying
Writer(s): Ben Parker, Tim Montana
Contributed by Caleb W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Julia Jaeger
Love it,you keep on making your awesome music!
Phyllis Poole
I TRULY LOVE YUR MUSIC , VERY MEANINGFUL N HEARTWARMING 🤟🥇🏆⭐☮✔❇🗽🎤🌞✌💛❤
Husker Nation2020
I enjoy every beat of this man's music. This is the American persona on full display, where the transcribing of all that is the United States is on display for those outside of this country to take notes. The way of life being played out in his music is exactly what we enjoy about our freedom every day. Tim captures that image in pictures, video, imagery, friends and most of all family. Amen Brother!! Now play another tune and pass the Whiskey dammit!!!
Unknown User
very underated artist!
Larry Probus
Great Music !!!
Dion Navarrette
Glad Kid Rock recommended you !!!! Love it
April Martell
Holy shit I'm so excited I found you.
Brent McKinney
oh yeah this one feels good ...thats head bobber fo sure !!
GTMO 777
Was watching a show this morning & a man said, "all abusers of alcohol or drugs" are one tick off" (maybe more). They have all the "ism's. Got me thinking. Similar to SF guys. Yep, we all know one or two. Still love them though ;)
Alan Grant
Tootsies caused us alotta those way back when