“Who’s Cheatin’ Who” is an upbeat country song recorded and released by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was the lead single from his 1993 studio album A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ‘Bout Love).
The song was written by Alan Jackson and Mark Narmore, and showcases Jackson’s talent for crafting catchy, lyrically-driven country tunes.
“Who’s Cheatin’ Who” features a classic country sound, with a driving rhythm, fiddle accents, and Jackson’s distinctive baritone vocals.
Lyrically, the song addresses the issue of infidelity in a relationship, with the narrator questioning whether his partner or he himself is the one cheating.
The chorus features the repeated question “Who’s cheatin’ who?”, which becomes an earworm-y hook that sticks in the listener’s mind.
The music video for the song depicts Jackson performing the track in a honky-tonk setting, intercut with scenes of a couple potentially cheating on one another.
“Who’s Cheatin’ Who” was a commercial success, reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and helping to further establish Jackson as a leading country star in the early 1990s.
Critics praised the song’s catchy melody, relatable lyrics, and Jackson’s assured, emotive vocal delivery, which captured the song’s underlying tension and uncertainty.
The track has become one of Alan Jackson’s signature tunes and a staple of his live shows, with fans singing along enthusiastically to the instantly memorable chorus.
“Who’s Cheatin’ Who” is considered a classic example of Alan Jackson’s traditional country sound and songwriting prowess, blending honky-tonk influences with contemporary country appeal.
