Brooks & Dunn formed in 1990 and released their debut single “Brand New Man” in 1991. It kicked off a string of No. 1 hits including “Neon Moon” and “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.” Then, in 2010, after twenty years of great country music, the duo announced that they were calling it quits with their Last Rodeo Tour. That year, the Academy of Country Music Hosted a TV special titled The Last Rodeo to honor the duo. George Strait, Faith Hill, and many other stars took the stage to perform their favorite B&D hits.
A full band backed Strait during the song and Kix Brooks joined in on harmonica.
George Strait Picked the Perfect Brooks & Dunn Song
Today, many people think of “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” as Brooks & Dunns’ song. After all, it was their fourth single and fourth consecutive No. 1. At the same time, their cut of the song was all over country radio in the early ‘90s. However, they weren’t the first to record the song. Western Swing titans, Asleep at the Wheel first recorded the Ronnie Dunn-penned track for their 1990 album Keepin’ Me Up at Night.
George Strait said he was a fan of the duo. He’s also deeply influenced by Western Swing acts like Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys and Asleep at the Wheel. So, he was the perfect artist to cover the swinging “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.”