It was released as a single in 1967 and became a top ten hit on the American country chart the following year.

[1] Performers such as Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline are mentioned in the song's lyric.

Locklin would record the song on August 18, 1967, at the RCA Victor Studio in Nashville, Tennessee.

Three additional tracks were cut at the same session, including the single release's eventual B-side.

[3] "The Country Hall of Fame" was released as a single in September 1967 via RCA Victor Records.