Country singer Brett Young is closing his latest album, "Across the Sheets," with a cover of Tim McGraw's hit song, "Don't Take the Girl." The song, released in 1994, inspired Young to pursue a career in country music when he was just 13 years old. McGraw's approval of Young's cover meant a lot to the younger star, and it turns out that McGraw enjoyed the performance, saying that Young "sings his butt off."
Young has expressed his desire to collaborate with McGraw in the future, but there are no immediate plans for a joint project. He believes that the key to making it happen is to find or write a song that excites McGraw to work with him.
While Young may have included "Don't Take the Girl" on his album, he is also taking his own girls on tour with him. His wife Taylor and their two young daughters, Presley and Rowan, have been accompanying him on the road for his opening slot on Sam Hunt's 2023 Summer on the Outskirts Tour. Hunt's daughter Lucy and his wife Hannah, who is pregnant with their second child, are also part of the tour.
Having his family with him on the road has brought a different dynamic to Young's touring experience. He describes it as both beautiful and exhausting. Three-year-old Presley is especially enjoying her time backstage and eagerly waits for the opportunity to go on stage.
The Summer on the Outskirts Tour will conclude in early September, and after that, Young will embark on his own headlining Dance With You Tour, which starts later that month.
In conclusion, Brett Young pays tribute to his country music idol, Tim McGraw, by covering his classic hit "Don't Take the Girl" on his latest album. McGraw approves of Young's rendition, and the younger star hopes to collaborate with him in the future. Additionally, Young's wife and two daughters are accompanying him on the road, making touring a family affair. The Summer on the Outskirts Tour will end soon, and Young is gearing up for his own headlining tour.
