Thomas Rhett has referred to as in a brand new voice to breathe recent life into ‘Previous Methods’ — and it’s none aside from Niall Horan. The 2 artists have joined forces for a reimagined model of Rhett’s fan-favourite observe, OUT NOW by way of The Valory Music Co./Common Music.
Initially showing on the deluxe version of Rhett’s seventh studio album ‘A few Girl’ with visitor vocals from Blake Shelton, ‘Previous Methods’ is a witty, soul-soaked reflection on ageing, ego, and the teachings that by no means fairly stick. For the brand new rendition, Horan swaps the southern grit of the unique for a smoother pop texture — however retains the track’s playful appeal intact.
“Niall and I’ve been buddies for six or seven years now — anytime I’m over within the UK or he’s in Nashville, we all the time attempt to hyperlink up. We’d talked about doing one thing collectively for a very long time, however I by no means imagined it could be this track,” Thomas stated in a press release. “I used to be on the Masters this 12 months and went to hang around with Niall and Noah Kahan, and out of nowhere Niall goes: ‘I’m so mad you didn’t ask me to sing on “Previous Methods”’. I stated, ‘Man, you had been the final individual I’d’ve thought would even like this one!’ He saved texting me about it after and he knew all of the phrases. With how fired up he was and his reference to Blake, it felt like a full-circle second and become one thing actually enjoyable. I’m pumped it’s lastly on the market and hope y’all adore it as a lot as we liked making it.”
Niall echoed the sentiment of the duos friendship including: “I’ve identified Thomas Rhett for years now, and each time we’re in the identical metropolis, we find yourself catching up like no time’s handed. I truly heard ‘Previous Methods’ by chance sooner or later after I was within the studio with my pal and producer Julian Bunetta who was engaged on the track. It got here on and I used to be immediately hooked. I advised Thomas Rhett straight up I used to be gutted he didn’t ask me to leap on it. I simply liked every thing about it, it’s a correct nation track. Subsequent factor I do know, I’m within the studio laying vocals down. It felt straightforward, pure, prefer it was all the time meant to occur. I’m buzzing for individuals to lastly hear it.”
The duet marks a daring crossover second for each artists: for Rhett, it’s a step towards the pop mainstream, whereas Horan ventures deeper into nation storytelling. The result’s a seamless mix of Nashville polish and Irish-born pop sensibility — proof that good melodies and sincere lyrics know no style borders.
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