Country Music Icons Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins Electrify Downtown Nashville with a High-Energy Performance on New Year’s Eve
delivered a memorable performance that electrified the audience. The highlight of the evening was their dynamic rendition of the 2009 collaboration “Hillbilly Bone,” a song that has gained iconic status over the years. This performance was part of the “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash,” a five-hour televised celebration broadcast on CBS. The event featured an array of talented artists and was co-hosted by Elle King and Rachel Smith of Entertainment Tonight.
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The duet “Hillbilly Bone,” with its catchy chorus and vibrant lyrics, showcases the duo’s strong musical chemistry and shared love for country music. The song, a hit from Shelton’s Hillbilly Bone EP, reached number one on the Billboard Country Charts in spring 2010. Its performance at the New Year’s event was a fitting tribute to its enduring popularity.
The partnership between Shelton and Adkins goes back to the mid-90s, well before they recorded “Hillbilly Bone” together. Shelton, who moved to Nashville in 1994, has been a long-time admirer of Adkins, closely following his career and achievements. This mutual respect and camaraderie have been a cornerstone of their collaborative efforts over the years.
The New Year’s Eve event, apart from Shelton and Adkins’ performance, was a star-studded affair, featuring a lineup of renowned artists such as Thomas Rhett, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lainey Wilson, and many others. It was not just a musical celebration but also a showcase of Nashville’s vibrant country music scene, bringing together fans and artists in a festive atmosphere to welcome the new year.
