That's Just Jessie Explained

"That's Just Jessie" is a debut song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Kevin Denney. It was released in December 2001 as the first single from his debut album Kevin Denney. The song was written by Denney, Kerry Kurt Phillips and Patrick Jason Matthews.^[1]

Composition

"That's Just Jessie" is written in the key of E major with a main chord pattern of A-A4-B-B on the verses. ^[2] Co-writer Kerry Kurt Phillips had the song's title and overall idea for many years, but was unable to complete it until meeting with Patrick Jason Matthews and Kevin Denney. It was Matthews' first cut as a songwriter to be released as a single.^[2]

Chart performance

"That's Just Jessie" debuted at number 55 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of December 8, 2001.^[3]

Year-end charts

Notes and References

1. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r586656|pure_url=yes}} ''Kevin Denney'']. Erlewine. Stephen Thomas. Allmusic. January 27, 2012.
2. News: 'Just Jessie' just right for Kevin Denney . The Tennessean . May 16, 2002 . May 16, 2021 . Walter Carter . 3D.
3. News: Flippo. Chet. Toby Keith, Garth Brooks Hold No. 1 Chart Positions. https://archive.today/20120722054432/http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1451264/toby-keith-garth-brooks-hold-no-1-chart-positions.jhtml. dead. July 22, 2012. January 27, 2012. Country Music Television. December 3, 2001.
4. Best of 2002: Country Songs . . . 2002 . August 13, 2012.