Brooks & Dunn's music covers the full range of modern country music, and their chart-topping hits have included everything from the Ronan Keating-penned ballad "The Long Goodbye," through the Rivers Rutherford-written "Ain't Nothing About You," to the gospel music-influenced "Believe." They are also associated with being pioneers of the line dance craze of the mid-1990s. One of their hits, "Boot Scootin' Boogie" - the video for which was made in Tulsa, Oklahoma - is most emblematic of this style.
Both band members write, sing, and play guitar. One or both artists writes or co-writes a large majority of their material, and self-penned successes include the 2004 smash "Red Dirt Road" which the duo wrote together. Both artists have served as song-writers for other artists too. Ronnie Dunn co-wrote country superstar Toby Keith's song "Don't Leave I Think I Love You" which appeared on his 2003 album Shock'n Y'all. Dunn's vocal performances have tended to be released as radio singles: recent hits "You Can't Take the Honkytonk Out of The Girl," "Red Dirt Road," "It's Getting Better All The Time," "That's What It's All About," "Play Something Country," and "Believe" all feature Ronnie Dunn singing lead vocals.
Brooks & Dunn are renowned for their high-energy stage shows. Recent tours have featured Australian country singer Keith Urban, fellow duo Montgomery Gentry, and successful country newcomer Gretchen Wilson. Their latest Deuces Wild tour of 2005 featured fellow country duo Big and Rich. In 2006, the duo opened for the Rolling Stones at their Omaha, Nebraska show.
The duo's songs have been used by President George W Bush as his official campaign songs in both his election and re-election campaigns. In 2000, the then Texas Governor chose the blue-collar line-dance-friending hit of the mid-1990s, "Hard Workin' Man," and in 2004, the President selected the (pre-9/11) hit patriotic "Only in America." Brooks & Dunn both supported the President's re-election campaign, performing at a Republican rally featuring Laura Bush on the eve of the election.
Their latest album is Hillbilly Deluxe which features the number 1 single "Play Something Country."
On August 10, 2009, the duo issued a statement on their website announcing that they were splitting up after 20 years of making music together. The split was amicable, with a final album in September 2009 and a final tour in 2010.
On December 3, 2014, it was announced that Brooks & Dunn will reunite and perform a series of concerts in Las Vegas, Nevada with Reba McEntire throughout mid-late 2015. In 2016, they were selected as one of 30 artists to perform on "Forever Country", a mash-up track featuring the artists performing a medley of "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "On the Road Again", and "I Will Always Love You", which was released in celebration of 50 years of the CMA Awards.
Play Something Country
Brooks & Dunn Lyrics
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Put her hand on her hip, pointed a finger at me.
Said "I'm a whiskey drinking, cowboy chasing, helluva time.
"I like Kenny, Keith, Allan and Patsy Cline.
"I'm a full grown queen bee looking for honey.
"Ha oh ho, aw, play something country."
Yeah, the band took a break,
She said "I didn't come here to hear,
Something thumping from the city."
Said "I, I shaved my legs, I paid my money."
Ha oh ho, play something country."
"Ha oh ho, aw, play something country."
Crank up the band, play the steel guitar.
Hank it up a little, let's rock this bar.
Threw back a shot, yelled "I'm a George Strait junkie."
"Ha oh ho, play something country."
"Ha oh ho, aw, play something country."
Yeah, the bartender yelled "y'all, it's closing time."
She got this wild look on her face,
An' said "Your truck or mine,
"I know a place down the road,
"It's kinda funky.
"Ha oh ho, all out in the country.
"Ha oh ho, now, play something country."
Crank up the band, play the steel guitar.
Hank it up a little, let's rock this bar.
Threw back a shot, yelled "I'm a George Strait junkie."
"Ha oh ho, play something country."
"Ha oh ho, aw, play something country."
Crank up the band, play the steel guitar.
Hank it up a little, let's rock this bar.
Threw back a shot, yelled "I'm a George Strait junkie."
"Ha oh ho, play something country."
"Ha oh ho, aw, play something country."
The song "Play Something Country" by Brooks & Dunn is a playful and flirtatious tale of a woman who is brazenly chasing after a good time in a honky-tonk bar. The song opens with the woman striding into the bar with confidence, ready to take on the night. She tells the singer that she likes whiskey and cowboys, and that she's looking for a "full grown queen bee looking for honey." She demands that the band plays something country, rejecting the thumping beats of P Diddy that the DJ is playing.
As the night goes on, the woman becomes more and more animated, taking shots and yelling that she's a George Strait junkie. The singer describes her wild energy and her eagerness to keep the music playing and the party going, even as closing time approaches. The woman offers to go with the singer to a "funky" place down the road, and urges the band to "play something country" one last time.
Overall, the song is a lively celebration of the kind of country music that gets people dancing and having a good time. It's a tribute to the wild, free-spirited women who are unafraid to speak their minds and go after what they want, and a reminder that sometimes the most fun can be found in the simple pleasures of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes, she blew through the door like TNT,
A woman entered with great energy and impact, catching everyone's attention.
Put her hand on her hip, pointed a finger at me.
She made a bold gesture and directed it towards the singer.
Said "I'm a whiskey drinking, cowboy chasing, helluva time.
She defined herself as someone who enjoys drinking, chasing cowboys, and having a great time.
"I like Kenny, Keith, Allan and Patsy Cline.
She listed some of her favorite country music artists.
"I'm a full grown queen bee looking for honey.
She compared herself to a queen bee and expressed her desire for a romantic partner.
"Ha oh ho, aw, play something country."
She requested to hear a country song with excitement and enthusiasm.
Yeah, the band took a break,
The music entertainment paused temporarily.
The DJ played P Diddy.
The DJ played a song that was not country.
She said "I didn't come here to hear,
She expressed her motive of visiting the place.
Something thumping from the city."
She specified that she did not want to hear music from the city.
Said "I, I shaved my legs, I paid my money."
She expressed that she has gone through lengths to prepare and be at the place.
"Ha oh ho, play something country."
She again requested to hear a country song with enthusiasm.
"Crank up the band, play the steel guitar.
She requested for the music to be loud and for a specific instrument to be played.
Hank it up a little, let's rock this bar.
She encouraged the band to play more energetically to liven up the place.
Threw back a shot, yelled "I'm a George Strait junkie."
She drank an alcoholic beverage and expressed her love for George Strait's music.
"Ha oh ho, play something country."
She repeated her request to hear a country song with enthusiasm.
"Yeah, the bartender yelled "y'all, it's closing time."
The bartender announced to everyone that the place is about to close.
She got this wild look on her face,
She had an intense expression on her face.
An' said "Your truck or mine,
She asked the singer to choose whose vehicle to use for their next activity.
"I know a place down the road,
She indicated that she knows a location nearby.
"It's kinda funky.
She described the place as being unusual or unconventional.
"Ha oh ho, all out in the country.
She expressed her eagerness to go to this place outside of the city.
"Ha oh ho, now, play something country."
She again requested to hear a country song with enthusiasm.
"Crank up the band, play the steel guitar.
She repeated her earlier request for the music to be loud and for a specific instrument to be played.
Hank it up a little, let's rock this bar.
She again encouraged the band to play more energetically to liven up the place.
Threw back a shot, yelled "I'm a George Strait junkie."
She repeated her earlier declaration of love for George Strait's music.
"Ha oh ho, play something country."
She repeated her request again to hear a country song with enthusiasm.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ronnie Dunn, Terry Mcbride
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Wholelottarosie-lc8ed
Oh my goodness. I'm a heterosexual woman but this gal is an absolute smoke show!!!! Good golly Ms Molly!!! I'm in awe!!
@RealSoprano89
We played this song at my Moms Calling hours. 7 years ago. I said a quick Eulogy. And then the funeral director cranked this song as loud as he could. The place was packed with 200 of her close friends and family. I can remember looking over at the casket and I could seriously see her smiling. I knew in my heart that we did that right. Years before so had gotten sick she joked that she was gonna blow though the gates of Heaven like TNT. Without any doubt I know she did!!! Love you Mom !!
@sirsmokealot96
Rock on buddy much love
@darthinsanitus8510
U knew in your heart what was right…..and u honoured your mom…….one day you both can laugh about it….god bless
@mikeholton9876
good to know Heaven is gonna be LIT! the sentiment is as touching as it is hilarious, had me thinking about our departed friend's "prop me up" song I bet your wonderful mom was quite a cut up (meant in a good way) may she rest in glorious peace. along with my good friend that I never met, Joe Diffie.
@lisagillum-wells1979
I can see a lady telling ol St. P to play something country. 😁
@mikeholton9876
@@lisagillum-wells1979 harps and fiddles
@autumnishotterthansummer
I'm fixing to hit 30 and this song was part of my coming of age. Hell yeah play something country!
@autumnishotterthansummer
@@Legofan4ever88 me and my best friend would be getting ready to go out and have this song blaring! We loved to change lyrics so of course we'd sing "I shaved my legs, they're kinda funky....aaaaaaooooooo!!!!" Thanks for the reply to remind me to listen again. 😂
@kevinbrumpton3168
You have no choice but to love Brooks and Dunn.. They are country icons that do nothing else but give accolades to every other artist..Good job boys...