Introduction
Brooks & Dunn’s “Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You” was originally released on February 12, 2001 as the lead single from their seventh studio album Steers & Stripes . Written by Tom Shapiro and Rivers Rutherford, the song marked a significant creative pivot for the duo, blending their honky‑tonk roots with a more sultry, hook‑driven mainstream country sound — a fresh yet familiar energy that resonated across the airwaves .
It soared to become Brooks & Dunn’s longest‑running No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, holding the top spot for six consecutive weeks from late April to early June 2001, and was crowned the #1 country song of 2001 by Billboard . It also crossed over to hit No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it ranked No. 71 for the year . The track earned high acclaim and was nominated for Single of the Year at the CMA Awards .
More than two decades later, in November 2024, Brooks & Dunn revisited this anthem with rising star Megan Moroney as part of their collaborative album Reboot II. This second reboot sequel gave star collaborators full creative freedom to reinterpret classic Brooks & Dunn songs. Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn were especially surprised by Moroney’s vocal delivery — a gritty, sultry tone they hadn’t heard before — describing her performance as unexpectedly powerful and transformative for the song.
Their enthusiasm was clear: Dunn called it “one of my favorite cuts” on the album and labeled Moroney the “biggest surprise” of Reboot II . Produced by Kristian Bush of Sugarland, the reimagined version blends reverence for the original with Moroney’s distinct emotional edge, making it a standout track on a project celebrated for its bold collaborations.