Tequila Little Time

"Tequila Little Time"
Single by Jon Pardi
from the album Heartache Medication
Released	January 18, 2021 (2021-1-18)
Genre	Country
Length	3:27
Label	Capitol Nashville
Songwriter(s)	Luke Laird Jon Pardi Rhett Akins
Producer(s)	Bart Butler Jon Pardi Ryan Gore
Jon Pardi singles chronology
"Ain't Always the Cowboy" (2020) "Tequila Little Time" (2021) "Getting Over Him" (2021)
Music video
"Tequila Little Time" on YouTube

"Tequila Little Time" is a song recorded by American country music singer Jon Pardi. It was released on January 18, 2021, as the third single from his third studio album Heartache Medication . ^{[1] [2]} The song was written by Pardi, along Luke Laird and Rhett Akins, and produced by Pardi, Bart Butler and Ryan Gore. ^[3]

Background

In an interview, Pardi called "Tequila Little Time" a fun and relaxing song, with a flavor of mariachi horns: "I feel like this goes great on a boat, a lake or pool and just any kind of atmosphere of having a good time. It's about picking up a girl that's down and maybe, maybe we want to do a shot of tequila? There's no answer, but maybe." ^{[4] [5] [6]}

Music video

The music video was released on May 6, 2021, directed by Carlos Ruiz. It was shot at Flora-Bama Yacht Club in Orange Beach, Alabama. ^{[7] [8]}

Live performance

Jon Pardi performed "Tequila Little Time" on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. ^[9]

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Tequila Little Time" Chart (2021–2022) Peak position Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [10] 62 Canada Country ( Billboard ) [11] 3 US Billboard Hot 100 [12] 60 US Country Airplay ( Billboard ) [13] 5 US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [14] 14

Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for "Tequila Little Time" Chart (2021) Position US Country Airplay (Billboard) [15] 47 US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) [16] 69 2022 year-end chart performance for "Tequila Little Time" Chart (2022) Position US Country Airplay (Billboard) [17] 53 US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) [18] 77

Certifications

Certifications for "Tequila Little Time"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [19]	Platinum	80,000‡
United States (RIAA) [20]	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". AllAccess. Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
2. Parton, Chris (January 7, 2021). "Jon Pardi Orders Up 'Tequila Little Time' as Next Single". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
3. "Jon Pardi Releases New Song "Tequila Little Time"". jonpardi.com. August 16, 2019. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
4. Iahn, Buddy (January 5, 2021). "Jon Pardi releases 'Tequila Little Time'". The Music Universe. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
5. Sexton, Paul (January 18, 2021). "Jon Pardi Wants 'Tequila Little Time' As New Single Hits Country Radio". Udiscovermusic. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
6. Houghton, Cillea (January 5, 2021). "Jon Pardi's new single compels him "Tequila Little Time"". ABC News Radio . Retrieved May 9, 2021.
7. Press Release (May 5, 2021). "Jon Pardi's "Tequila Little Time" Arrives In Time For Cinco De Mayo". The Country Note. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
8. Houghton, Cillea (May 8, 2021). "Jon Pardi Picks Up Spirits in the Video for 'Tequila Little Time' [Watch]". Taste of Country . Retrieved May 9, 2021.
9. "Jon Pardi: Tequila Little Time The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". April 17, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2021– via YouTube.
10. "Jon Pardi Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
11. "Jon Pardi Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
12. "Jon Pardi Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
13. "Jon Pardi Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
14. "Jon Pardi Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
15. "Country Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
16. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
17. "Country Airplay – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
18. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
19. "Canadian single certifications – Jon Pardi – Tequila Little Time". Music Canada . Retrieved March 29, 2025.
20. "American single certifications – Jon Pardi – Tequila Little Time". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved October 24, 2023.