Bartender's Blues is the twenty-sixth studio album by George Jones, released in 1978 on Epic Records. It was produced by Billy Sherrill, who worked closely with Jones during his Epic years. The album features a mix of original songs and covers, notably a collaboration with James Taylor on the title track.
The title track, 'Bartender's Blues', was written by George Jones and his then-wife Tammy Wynette, though some sources attribute co-writing to others. The song reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Other notable tracks include 'I'll Just Take It Out in Love' and 'I Ain't Got No Business Doin' Business Today', both of which were successful singles.
The album received positive reviews for Jones's emotional delivery and Sherrill's polished production. Although it did not reach number one on the country albums chart, it solidified Jones's reputation as one of the genre's great vocalists. The cover art depicts Jones in a bar, reflecting the album's melancholic theme.