[1][2] Stewart was born in Kentucky and resided in Florida; the album title is an acknowledgement of his popularity in Texas.

[14] The Orlando Sentinel opined that "Stewart's mile-wide vibrato, rich tone and soulful phrasing are as affecting as ever.

"[9] The Los Angeles Times said that "what defines Stewart's vision of country—beyond his signature spine-tingling vocal quaver—is his willingness to travel the highway of hurt, and face the pain of living here in the real world.

"[18] Rolling Stone noted that "much of the material finds Stewart's quaver in its usual shot-and-beer setting (where his voice sounds like hands shaking after too much whiskey)".

[19] The Dallas Morning News stated that "Stewart's quivering voice, so fragile and steamy, is not a pretty thing...