Combine the accordions of musica mexicana with the steel guitars of country music, and youve got magic.
Immediately, he asked his waiter to tell him who was behind the song.
I downloaded everything on my phone.
Cody Johnson and Carin LeonDustin Haney*
The next day, at my ranch, we were roping.
I played all of the albums I had downloaded, Johnson recounted.
My buddies said, What is this?
I cant understand anything theyre saying.
Its all in Spanish.
But it feels good.
It feels really good.
The duo met with Vegas to write the song, taking inspiration from the Mexican liquor.
It was nearly impossible for this moment not to come, hetoldRolling Stoneat the time.
It was almost intuitive, especially with how similar these genres are.
The music on both sides is almost primal, without pretension.
