George Strait Delivered Once In A Lifetime Performance of “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”
“Boot Scootin’ Boogie” is perhaps Brooks & Dunn’s most memorable hit. It was proven during the “ACM Presents: Brooks & Dunn – The Last Rodeo” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas ten years ago. Sixteen of the country’s biggest stars came together to perform some of the duo’s biggest hits, and the night would have never been complete without anyone performing the song. Interestingly, the performance came from none other than the King of Country himself, George Strait.
Strait took the stage for an upbeat performance, and the star-studded crowd was on their feet even before he started singing. Not only that, but Kix Brooks personally took the tunes away from the sidelines with his harmonica, giving this unforgettable performance one of the best!
Though it was a heartbreaking night for country music following the duo’s retirement announcement, the crowd relentlessly participated in building the energy. While Strait was not the only artist who paid his respects to the duo, Strait’s performance was undoubtedly the highlight of the night. Stars like Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, and Carrie Underwood also graced the event to cover some of their favorite Brooks & Dunn hits.
The Song That Brought Back Line Dancing To Life
Written by Ronnie Dun, the other half of Brooks & Dunn, “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” is a tribute to the line dancing in a Texas-style honky-tonk.
“Out in the country, past the city limits sign. Well, there’s a honky tonk near the county line. The joint starts jumpin’ every night.