"Whiskey River" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Johnny Bush.
Bush released the song in 1972 through RCA Victor and included it on his album Whiskey River.
Bush later re-recorded the song in 1981 and released it through the Delta label, with "When My Conscience Hurts the Most" on the b-side.
[2] "Whiskey River", despite not being a Nelson original, has come to be regarded as one of his signature songs[3][4] and a concert staple.
"Whiskey River" has been the standard opening song during Nelson's concerts since "around 1974.