Hootie, Scotty, and the Southern charm detonation you didn’t know you needed
The Fourth of July might be over, but Hootie and the Blowfish just lit a firework that’s still echoing across the summer sky. Teaming up with country crooner Scotty McCreery, they’ve dropped “Bottle Rockets”—a swagger-soaked Southern anthem that smells like bourbon, barbecued ribs, and whatever cologne is made entirely out of beard oil and denim confidence. It’s warm, nostalgic, and—true to Hootie form—catchy as hell.
For those keeping score, this isn’t some novelty team-up. Hootie’s signature melodic groove plays perfectly with McCreery’s baritone twang, proving that ‘90s alt-rock and modern country can throw a backyard party together without anyone spilling the sweet tea. Whether you’re two-stepping at a bonfire or just trying to remember what a good summer single feels like, this one hits the spot.