Introduction
“Hillbilly Deluxe,” the rousing title track from Brooks & Dunn’s 2005 album Hillbilly Deluxe, was written by Brad Crisler and Craig Wiseman and released as the album’s fourth and final single in November 2006 . The album itself—Brooks & Dunn’s ninth studio release—debuted on August 30, 2005, blending neotraditional country with rock and gospel influences and featuring production by Kix Brooks, Tony Brown, and others .
Musically and lyrically, “Hillbilly Deluxe” embodies small‑town energy and working‑class swagger. Through vivid imagery—“slick pick‑up trucks,” “black denim an’ chrome,” Saturday‑night bonfires, and country‑girl smiles—the song crafts a celebratory portrait of life in the holler and big‑timin’ in a small town . The infectious stomp and gritty attitude recall the Stones‑influenced swagger of earlier tracks like “Whiskey Do My Talkin’” or “She Likes to Get Out of Town,” while marrying modern country storytelling and electric flair .
On the charts, the single peaked at #16 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and climbed to #86 on the Hot 100. It also earned a Gold certification in the U.S. . While not as monumental as mega‑hits like “Play Something Country” or “Believe,” it remains a fan favorite and a signature showstopper in their live performances.
The accompanying music video—directed by Michael Salomon and released in late 2006—features Brooks & Dunn and their full band performing amid a massive barn party, complete with bonfires, monster trucks, and an exuberant crowd of partygoers . The high‑energy, cinematic clip amplifies the song’s playful spirit and became a visual staple for the duo.
“Hillbilly Deluxe” stands as a bold, celebratory anthem that captures Brooks & Dunn’s knack for fusing traditional country pride with rock‑tinged energy and cinematic storytelling—serving as a fitting closing chapter for one of their most stylistically diverse albums.
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Hey, up in the backwoods, down in the holler
Old boys feelin’ like a dog on a collar
Keepin’ that chain pulled tight
Waitin’ on Saturday night
Put on the smell-good, put on Skynyrd
Head into to town like a NASCAR winner
Cruisin’ back an’ forth to the Tasty-Freeze
Everywhere you look, all you see is
[Chorus]
Hillbilly deluxe, slick pick-up trucks
Big timin’ in a small town
Stirrin’ it up right about sundown
Black denim and chrome
To the bone with a little homegrown
A country girl cuddled up
Hillbilly deluxe
[Verse 2]
Yeah, couple cute sweet things drivin’ a fastback
Shoot ’em a cool smile hopin’ that they smile back
“Hey, Baby, what’s your name?”
Burn a little rubber when the red lights change
Here come the blue lights, here come Barney
Hide all the beer, y’all, let’s move the party
Gotta go, but that’s all right
Do it all again next Friday night
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[Chorus]
Hillbilly deluxe, slick pick-em-up trucks
Big timin’ in a small town
Stirrin’ it up right about sundown
Black denim and chrome
To the bone with a little homegrown
A country girl cuddled up
Hillbilly deluxe
[Interlude]
[Chorus]
Hillbilly deluxe, slick pick-em-up trucks
Big timin’ in a small town
Stirrin’ it up right about sundown
Black denim and chrome
To the bone with a little homegrown
Country girl cuddled up
Hillbilly deluxe
Hillbilly deluxe
Hillbilly deluxe