Introduction
Released in 2005, Hillbilly Deluxe is a high-energy country song by the American country music duo Brooks & Dunn, consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. The track is the title song of their album Hillbilly Deluxe, which was their tenth studio album, released on August 30, 2005 via Arista Nashville. The song was co-written by Brad Crisler and Craig Wiseman, both notable songwriters in the country music scene.
Hillbilly Deluxe was released as the fourth and final single from the album in 2006, and it peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Though not one of their highest-charting singles, the song has gained a cult following among fans due to its unapologetic Southern attitude and rock-infused country production. The track is a celebration of rural, working-class life, with vivid references to backwoods parties, four-wheel drives, and small-town living. The music video, directed by Michael Salomon, complements the song’s rowdy tone with imagery of bonfires, mudding, and line dancing.
The Hillbilly Deluxe album itself was a commercial success, debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Top Country Albums chart. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA, marking Brooks & Dunn’s continued relevance in the evolving landscape of country music during the 2000s.
In live performances, Hillbilly Deluxe became a crowd favorite, often used to energize audiences with its rocking groove and rebellious lyrics. The song exemplifies Brooks & Dunn’s ability to blend traditional country themes with contemporary instrumentation and anthemic choruses, solidifying their legacy as one of country music’s most dynamic duos.
Video
Lyrics:
Is hillbilly deluxe, slick pick-up trucks
Big timing in a small town
Stirring it up right about sundown
Black denim and chrome
To the bone with a little home grown
A country girl cuddled up
Hillbilly deluxe