[5] James Daykin of Entertainment Focus favourably reviewed the song, saying it "blends classic country swagger with The Reklaws’ signature rowdy party vibes, creating an irresistibly catchy tune that’s bound to get your feet moving".

[7] In September 2023, the duo appeared on television station CHCH's "Music Friday" series to perform the song live.

[8] Later that month, Milligan joined the duo to perform the song live at the 2023 Canadian Country Music Awards in Hamilton, Ontario.

[9] The official music video for "Honky Tonkin' About" premiered on CMT in the United States on October 19, 2023.

[14] It was filmed on-site in Romania, and features Christopher McDonald, Jonathan Pryce, Robert Knepper, and Mary-Louise Parker.