Thomas Rhett has called in a new voice to breathe fresh life into ‘Old Tricks’ — and it’s none other than Niall Horan. The two artists have joined forces for a reimagined version of Rhett’s fan-favourite track, OUT NOW via The Valory Music Co./Universal Music.
Originally appearing on the deluxe edition of Rhett’s seventh studio album ‘About a Woman’ with guest vocals from Blake Shelton, ‘Old Tricks’ is a witty, soul-soaked reflection on aging, ego, and the lessons that never quite stick. For the new rendition, Horan swaps the southern grit of the original for a smoother pop texture — but keeps the song’s playful charm intact.
“Niall and I have been buddies for six or seven years now — anytime I’m over in the UK or he’s in Nashville, we always try to link up. We’d talked about doing something together for a long time, but I never imagined it would be this song,” Thomas said in a statement. “I was at the Masters this year and went to hang out with Niall and Noah Kahan, and out of nowhere Niall goes: ‘I’m so mad you didn’t ask me to sing on “Old Tricks”’. I said, ‘Man, you were the last person I would’ve thought would even like this one!’ He kept texting me about it after and he knew all the words. With how fired up he was and his connection with Blake, it felt like a full-circle moment and turned into something really fun. I’m pumped it’s finally out there and hope y’all love it as much as we loved making it.”
Niall echoed the sentiment of the duos friendship adding: “I’ve known Thomas Rhett for years now, and every time we’re in the same city, we end up catching up like no time’s passed. I actually heard ‘Old Tricks’ by accident one day when I was in the studio with my friend and producer Julian Bunetta who was working on the song. It came on and I was instantly hooked. I told Thomas Rhett straight up I was gutted he didn’t ask me to jump on it. I just loved everything about it, it’s a proper country song. Next thing I know, I’m in the studio laying vocals down. It felt easy, natural, like it was always meant to happen. I’m buzzing for people to finally hear it.”
The duet marks a bold crossover moment for both artists: for Rhett, it’s a step toward the pop mainstream, while Horan ventures deeper into country storytelling. The result is a seamless blend of Nashville polish and Irish-born pop sensibility — proof that good melodies and honest lyrics know no genre borders.
Listen to ‘Old Tricks’ below:
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