Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter sang one song that was never officially released and fans swear it’s better than You and Tequila

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The world of music is filled with famous songs that top the charts and win awards, but sometimes, the most special songs are the ones that never get a big release. Such is the case for a unique collaboration between two well-known artists, Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter. They recorded a song called “Catch of the Day,” which was never officially made available to the public, yet many of their dedicated fans believe it’s even more powerful and meaningful than their famous hit, “You and Tequila.”

“Catch of the Day” has become a legendary track among fans. It has never had a proper studio release, meaning you won’t find it on any album or streaming service. Instead, it lives on through recordings made by fans at live concerts and clips shared online. This unofficial life has given the song a unique and almost mythical quality. The exact story of when or where it was first performed remains a bit of a mystery, but one thing is clear: anyone who has heard the song tends to remember it for a long time.

A Perfect Match of Different Styles
Kenny Chesney is widely recognized for his music that often brings to mind sunny beaches, relaxing getaways, and a laid-back lifestyle. On the other hand, Grace Potter is celebrated for her powerful, raw, and soulful voice that comes from a background in blues and rock. Their first time working together on the song “You and Tequila” was an incredible success. That duet was praised by critics and loved by fans, earning awards and a place in music history for its deep and honest emotion.

However, “Catch of the Day” shows a different side of their teamwork. It is a much more subtle song. The music is simpler, the tone is softer, and in many ways, the feeling it creates is even more touching and personal.

A Story of Missed Chances and Realizing Too Late
While there are no official lyrics printed anywhere, fans who have listened to the song often repeat a key line from the chorus that speaks to the song’s main theme:

“Thought I had the catch of the day / But I let her slip away…”

This phrase uses a fishing term, “catch of the day,” to describe a person, a metaphor that is classic for Chesney’s style. But when Grace Potter’s voice joins in, the song’s story becomes bigger and more complete. The feeling of missing someone becomes something that is felt by both people in the story. Her slightly rough and powerful voice adds a strong and emotional layer to Chesney’s smooth way of singing. It is like the memory of a woman who was not just lost but is remembered with great feeling.

In simple terms, if “You and Tequila” was a song about giving in to something that might not be good for you, “Catch of the Day” is about the sad feeling of realizing, when it’s too late, that you let something truly special and beautiful get away from you. It’s a song about regret and the quiet ache of a lost opportunity.

Authenticity Over Perfection
The fans who have been lucky enough to hear this song, whether it was at a small acoustic performance or in a video online, often describe it using the same words: natural and real. The recording is not professionally polished. It doesn’t have fancy production tricks or perfect sounds. It is just two voices, a guitar, and a lot of honest emotion.

“It sounded like a conversation between two people who loved each other once,” one fan said in the comments of a video that has now been removed.
Another fan agreed, saying, “They didn’t try to make it perfect. That’s why it was.”

For many people, this song perfectly shows what is so great about the heart of country music: it is about telling a real, vulnerable story and letting the memory and the melody do the work without any extra frills.

A Song That Got Away
The mystery around “Catch of the Day” is a big part of why it is so appealing. Was it written in a simple, one-time writing session? Was it just an improvisation during a soundcheck before a show? Was it a song that was supposed to be on an album but was never included? No one can say for sure. Kenny Chesney has never officially released the song. Yet, its deep emotional effect continues to live on in grainy phone recordings and the quiet, personal memories of those who were there to hear it live.

A Final Look
As fans continue to call out for “Catch of the Day” at Kenny Chesney’s concerts and as new listeners discover the powerful connection between his voice and Grace Potter’s, the song has become like a secret handshake for a certain kind of fan. It’s a song that says, “If you know, you know.”

This beloved track may never reach the top of the music charts or win major awards, but perhaps that is exactly what makes it so important and special to so many people. Because sometimes, the best and most meaningful songs do not need a big music label to tell their story—they just need to be heard.