Introoduction
When it comes to country music, few voices carry as much grit, soul, and authenticity as Ronnie Dunn. Best known as one-half of the legendary duo Brooks & Dunn, Ronnie has never been afraid to walk the line between tradition and rebellion. And with his fiery solo track “Country This,” released in 2014 as part of the album Peace, Love, and Country Music, he delivers a loud-and-clear message: country music is more than just a sound—it’s a way of life, and it shouldn’t be watered down.
“Country This” isn’t your standard radio-friendly track. From the moment it kicks in, it carries the weight of defiance. With distorted guitar riffs, pounding drums, and Dunn’s unmistakable voice tearing through the mix, the song hits like a Southern rock anthem—raw, loud, and unapologetic. It’s a musical middle finger to the over-polished, pop-infused tracks that were increasingly dominating the airwaves at the time.
Lyrically, “Country This” is a statement of identity. Dunn doesn’t just celebrate what country is—he challenges what it’s become. With lines that call out trends and fake twang, he reclaims the genre’s authenticity, paying tribute to the blue-collar backbone and rural soul that built it. And yet, he does it with wit and swagger, never slipping into bitterness but making his point loud and clear.
What makes the track so compelling is that Ronnie Dunn has the credibility to say it. With a career spanning decades, Grammy wins, and countless #1 hits under his belt, he’s earned his place—and when he sings something, fans listen. “Country This” isn’t just a song, it’s a declaration. It says that real country can still be bold, loud, and proud without losing its soul.
For longtime fans and anyone who’s ever felt that modern country lost touch with its roots, “Country This” is a wake-up call—one that rocks hard, hits deep, and stays true to what country music was always meant to be.