About the Song
In an era where country music is often pulled in every direction — from pop crossovers to electronic beats — Ronnie Dunn stands firm like a weathered oak on a dusty Texas plain. With “They Still Play Country Music in Texas,” the legendary voice of Brooks & Dunn offers not just a song, but a statement. It’s a declaration of love to the places, people, and traditions that refuse to let go of the real heart of country.
Released as part of his solo journey following decades of success with Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn uses this track to remind fans that while the genre might evolve, there are still pockets of America — and hearts — where true country music lives on. And for Dunn, Texas is that sacred ground.
With his unmistakable voice — rich, gritty, and soaked in emotion — Dunn paints a vivid picture: dusty dance halls, jukeboxes spinning Haggard and Jones, and folks two-steppin’ like it’s still 1975. It’s more than nostalgia. It’s reverence. And in a time when many fans feel that the genre they once loved is slipping away, Ronnie offers reassurance: “They still play country music in Texas — and it still sounds like home.”
Musically, the song is a return to form. Steel guitars weep gently, the rhythm saunters with a western swing, and Dunn’s vocals carry a mix of pride and gentle defiance. He’s not bitter — he’s faithful. Faithful to the roots, to the twang, and to the storytelling that defines real country music.
“They Still Play Country Music in Texas” isn’t just for Texans — it’s for anyone who still believes that country music should sound like country music. And in Ronnie Dunn’s voice, it does. Every word. Every note.