Line dance

Kentucky Chug

Danced to “Copperhead Road” by Steve Earle.

Beginner4 wall24 countSteve Smith
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Stage, The Cove Event Center and Bourbon Jacks Honkytonk Grill

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The Stage
Williamsville · Thursdays
The Cove Event Center
Depew · Thursdays
Bourbon Jacks Honkytonk Grill
Auburn · Wednesdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Kentucky Chug line dance danced to?+

The Kentucky Chug is most commonly danced to “Copperhead Road” by Steve Earle. It's also danced to “Fishin In The Dark”, “Fishing In The Dark” by Steve Earle.

How many counts is the Kentucky Chug line dance?+

24 counts across 4 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 90° to face a new wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Is the Kentucky Chug a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Kentucky Chug is rated beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.

Do you need a partner to dance the Kentucky Chug?+

No. Like every line dance, the Kentucky Chug is danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, so you can join in without a partner.

How do I practice the Kentucky Chug at home?+

Work through the step sheet one 8-count at a time at a slow tempo. Once each section feels automatic, chain two together, then run the whole dance to music.

What is a line dance?+

A line dance is a choreographed sequence danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, no partner needed. The Kentucky Chug repeats the same 24-count sequence, turning to face a new wall each time through. Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.