Dissecting "Cadillac Style" by Sammy Kershaw

We cruise down to southwestern Louisiana to encounter Sammy Kershaw and his debut single, "Cadillac Style".  We've all always known there was a lot of Jones in Kershaw, but is there something deeper to that connection than just the voice?  And what possible connection could there be between Cadillac Style and one that's often considered the greatest country song of all time?