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Kenny Chesney Jokes About His Song Going Viral Thanks To Cheating Lineman
A TikTok video of a lineman caught cheating on his wife has led to a resurgence of Chesney's 2009 hit song 'Out Last Night'.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:48am
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The viral TikTok video has shattered the illusion of a lineman's perfect marriage, leading to renewed interest in the country song that soundtracked the scandal.Huntsville TodayA viral TikTok video of a lineman named Mike caught cheating on his wife at a lineman's rodeo party in Huntsville, Alabama has led to a resurgence of popularity for Kenny Chesney's 2009 song 'Out Last Night'. Chesney himself has now joined in the trend, posting a video poking fun at the situation and the renewed attention on his song.
Why it matters
The story highlights how social media can unexpectedly revive older songs and turn them into viral sensations, even years after their initial release. It also shows how a personal scandal can have unintended consequences, like a country music star's song becoming associated with cheating behavior.
The details
The viral TikTok video was posted by a woman named Mikala West, who was looking to track down a lineman she and her friend had met at a bar after the annual lineman's rodeo in Huntsville. The video, set to Chesney's 'Out Last Night', showed the lineman, named Mike, dancing and kissing Mikala's friend. However, it was soon revealed that Mike was already married, leading to an outpouring of comments from his wife Laura expressing her upset. The video has now racked up nearly 25 million views, and has sparked a wave of parodies and responses from other linemen, as well as the original song's artist, Kenny Chesney.
- The viral TikTok video was posted in April 2026.
- Chesney's song 'Out Last Night' was originally released in 2009 on his Greatest Hits II album.
The players
Kenny Chesney
A popular country music singer-songwriter who released the song 'Out Last Night' in 2009, which has seen a resurgence in popularity due to the viral TikTok video.
Mikala West
The TikTok user who posted the viral video of the lineman named Mike dancing and kissing her friend at a bar after a lineman's rodeo.
Mike
The lineman featured in the viral TikTok video, who was caught cheating on his wife Laura at the lineman's rodeo party in Huntsville, Alabama.
Laura
The wife of the lineman Mike, who expressed her upset in the comments of the viral TikTok video after discovering her husband's infidelity.
What they’re saying
“Hi! I'm Michael's wife. He's busy explaining this to our two children right now.”
— Laura, Wife of Lineman Mike
“This song feels messy now”
— TikTok User
“I bet Mike can no longer listen to this”
— TikTok User
What’s next
It remains to be seen how the fallout from the viral video will continue to impact Lineman Mike's personal life, as well as the renewed popularity of Kenny Chesney's song 'Out Last Night'.
The takeaway
This story highlights how a personal scandal can unexpectedly revive an older song and turn it into a viral sensation, while also shining a light on the potential consequences of infidelity in the social media age.
