Thomas Rhett and Blake Shelton\u2019s friendship goes way back\u2014farther than most fans realize. Long before they were sharing the stage and recording together, Shelton was helping a young Rhett with his homework, albeit with mixed success. Now, the country superstars have come full circle, releasing a new duet that hilariously embraces the realities of getting older.<\/p>\n
During a candid interview on\u00a0Sunday TODAY<\/em>\u00a0with Willie Geist, Rhett opened up about his unique upbringing as the son of country artist Rhett Akins, which meant growing up around Nashville\u2019s biggest names\u2014including Shelton. \u201cLooking back at it today it\u2019s just so funny to, like, hang out with Blake today because I am opening a show for him, but he was helping me with homework 10 years ago,\u201d Rhett said. Asked whether Shelton was a good tutor, Rhett joked, \u201cNot really.\u201d<\/p>\n While Shelton\u2019s homework help skills might have been lacking, their musical chemistry is undeniable. Their new collaboration, \u201cOld Tricks,\u201d released as part of Rhett\u2019s\u00a0ABOUT A WOMAN (& A Good Ol\u2019 Boy)<\/em>\u00a0EP, perfectly captures the humorous and bittersweet truths about aging and the fading charm of youth.<\/p>\n Co-written by Rhett alongside Andrew Haas, Ian Franzino, Jim Beavers, John Ryan, and Julian Bunetta, \u201cOld Tricks\u201d finds both singers reflecting on how their younger days of wild partying and fast recoveries have given way to the slower, more taxing realities of getting older. Rhett kicks off the song with a nod to hangovers that now take days to shake off, while Shelton\u2019s verse comically admits that the moves that once wooed the ladies don\u2019t have the same effect anymore.<\/p>\n \u201cMy old tricks don\u2019t work anymore \/ They don\u2019t get it done like they did before,\u201d they sing in harmony, acknowledging that \u201cthe younger me is a hard act to follow.\u201d The track\u2019s catchy chorus and relatable lyrics make it a perfect anthem for anyone navigating the transition from carefree youth to seasoned adulthood.<\/p>\n Rhett told Apple Music\u2019s Kelleigh Bannen, \u201cBlake hops on the second verse, and it\u2019s just being, in such special Blake fashion, just made the song 150% better.\u201d Their voices intertwine effortlessly, blending authentic country storytelling with a playful sense of camaraderie.<\/p>\n \u201cOld Tricks\u201d is one of three fresh tracks added to Rhett\u2019s\u00a0ABOUT A WOMAN (& A Good Ol\u2019 Boy)<\/em>, the second extended edition of his seventh studio album. The EP also features collaborations with Jordan Davis, Tucker Wetmore, and Lanie Gardner, showcasing Rhett\u2019s signature blend of charisma, nostalgia, and catchy hooks. Earlier deluxe editions included songs like \u201cI\u2019m That Guy\u201d and \u201cDance With You,\u201d keeping Rhett\u2019s music rolling through the summer.<\/p>\n The release of the duet coincided with another career milestone for Rhett: headlining a sold-out show at Boston\u2019s iconic Fenway Park on July 19 during his\u00a0BETTER IN BOOTS TOUR<\/em>. Sharing the stage with special guests like Tucker Wetmore, The Castellows, and frequent collaborator Teddy Swims, Rhett reflected on what a landmark week it had been.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you\u2019d have asked me what two of my biggest career bucket list dreams are, I would have told you headlining a stadium and collaborating with one of my heroes like Blake Shelton,\u201d Rhett shared. \u201cThis week, I\u2019m doing both of those things and my mind is blown.\u201d<\/p>\n From homework help to stadium stages and chart-worthy duets, Thomas Rhett and Blake Shelton\u2019s journey is a testament to enduring friendship and shared passion for music. And as their new hit reminds us, even if some old tricks don\u2019t work anymore, the best ones do.<\/p>\n Thomas Rhett and Blake Shelton\u2019s friendship goes way back\u2014farther than most fans realize. 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