Scotty McCreery Tops Country Radio with Hootie & Blowfish Collaboration

Scotty McCreery released his new mid-tempo single "Bottle Rockets," which nostalgically captures carefree summer memories and prominently features a collaboration with Hootie & the Blowfish. The track uniquely blends McCreery's original song with a re-recorded version of Hootie's 1994 hit "Hold My Hand," creating a seamless fusion that all involved artists felt was a natural fit. The collaboration was inspired during a snowy writing retreat in North Carolina, where McCreery and producer Frank Rogers integrated the classic tune into the new song, leading to enthusiastic approval from the original band members. "Bottle Rockets" quickly became the most added song at country radio upon its release, earning significant airplay and positive reception. McCreery, a native of North Carolina, expressed admiration for Hootie & the Blowfish, emphasizing their regional significance and the shared nostalgia the song evokes. McCreery is supporting the single with upcoming performances in the UK, the Grand Ole Opry, the CMA Music Festival, and a fall co-headlining tour with Dustin Lynch.