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Brooks & Dunn Reunite for Soulful Rendition of “Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You” with Brett Young

Brooks & Dunn Reunite for Soulful Rendition of "Ain't Nothing 'Bout You" with Brett Young
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  • Riley is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, known for her engaging storytelling and insightful coverage of the genre.
  • Before joining Country Thang Daily, Riley developed her expertise at Billboard and People magazine, focusing on feature stories and music reviews.
  • Riley has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Belmont University, with a minor in Cultural Studies.

In 2019, renowned country duo Brooks & Dunn released a soulful re-recorded version of their classic hit song “Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You” featuring Brett Young as part of their album, Reboot. 

“Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You” was one of the duo’s best releases. The song has been a big part of the duo’s success in their musical career, and is part of the long line-up of songs for their reunion album, Reboot. 

Brooks and Dunn and Brett Young’s cover of “Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You”

Compared to the original, Brett Young gave the hit that new modern take into country music, making it seem like it’s a totally new song without even changing a thing.  Many say that this new version is a far cry from the original recording.

Brett Young gave a fresh, new, modern spin to the 2001 classic, transforming it from a southern rock singalong into a slow, soulful jam that everyone seems to enjoy. In an interview, the duo stated that as soon as they heard Brett’s killer light R&B vibe, they knew he was the perfect one for the song. 

RELATED: 15 Surprising Facts About Country Singer Brett Young

Because of how big the song was in the early 2000s, fans were expecting so much from the re-recorded version – and it seems like they weren’t disappointed at all. During Brooks & Dunn, together with Brett Young’s performance of the song in CMT Crossroads in 2019, the cheers of the fans watching were living proof of how powerful their whole performance was. 

So, if you haven’t checked out this amazing re-recorded version of “Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You,” you can listen to Brooks & Dunn featuring Brett Young’s performance below. 

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