HALESTORM and BROOKS & DUNN Team Up for a Reimagined “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” on Upcoming Album
In an unexpected and thrilling fusion of rock and country, HALESTORM has teamed up with the legendary American country duo BROOKS & DUNN to record a reimagined version of the iconic song “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.” This collaboration will feature on BROOKS & DUNN’s upcoming album, Reboot II, set to release on November 15 via Sony Music Nashville.
The journey to this unique partnership began months ago when HALESTORM received an email that seemed almost too wild to be true. The message came directly from BROOKS & DUNN, inviting them to put their own spin on their classic hit. Frontwoman Lzzy Hale shared her excitement and surprise on Instagram, noting how the request was a dream come true: “Months ago we received an email we were never expecting to receive. @brooksanddunn asking us to create a reimagined version of their legendary song ‘Boot Scootin’ Boogie’. This, a request too wild to even consider passing on, more than wet our appetite for adventure. We asked if there were any rules for this particular project…and when they replied with a resounding ‘NO RULES APPLY’, the boys and I knew this was gonna get weird.”
The open-ended nature of the project allowed HALESTORM to experiment and infuse their signature rock style into the classic country track. Lzzy Hale expressed her gratitude and excitement for the creative freedom and trust that BROOKS & DUNN extended to them, saying, “It’s such an honor to have earned the trust of these legends. Thank you so much to Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn, Dan Huff, Juice, and the entire B&D team for putting your faith in us and letting us throw a wild party in the beautiful house you built.”
Reboot II follows the success of BROOKS & DUNN’s 2019 album Reboot, which marked their return to the top of Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart after a decade. The new album continues the tradition of reimagining classic BROOKS & DUNN hits with a fresh twist, featuring contributions from a diverse lineup of artists, including Megan Moroney, Hailey Whitters, Lainey Wilson, Ernest, Warren Zeiders, Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, HARDY, Corey Kent, Marcus King, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.
Ronnie Dunn of BROOKS & DUNN shared his thoughts with Billboard, highlighting the creative freedom given to the artists involved: “What was even more impressive was to sit down with this bunch and turn them loose to do the songs in whatever way fit their artistic vision. The fun part was we weren’t chasing the original recordings or arrangements or our versions. We turned them loose to do whatever they wanted to do and, I’m biased, but it was really refreshing.”
Kix Brooks also praised HALESTORM’s contribution, noting, “They did not disappoint. At this point in our career, we can’t really be nervous about that, especially on a record like this, and especially inviting some of the artists we did, like Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram and HALESTORM. HALESTORM is a really badass, really tight rock band and whatever song they come in with heads are going to bang.” He humorously added, “It was fun to see Ronnie go toe-to-toe with Lzzy — I was, like, ‘Good luck, pal’ — but he did.”
BROOKS & DUNN’s remarkable career includes 20 No. 1 hits on the Country Airplay chart, a record-setting residency in Las Vegas, and countless sold-out tours across North America. With Reboot II, they continue to break new ground while celebrating their storied legacy in country music.
The collaboration between HALESTORM and BROOKS & DUNN represents a thrilling intersection of rock and country, promising to deliver a reimagined “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” that will undoubtedly captivate fans of both genres. Mark your calendars for November 15 to experience this innovative and energetic take on a country classic.
