Russell Dickerson Gets Garth Brooks’ Stamp of Approval | Country Music News

Russell Dickerson stunned fans when he dropped an acoustic cover of Garth Brooks’ “Callin’ Baton Rouge” on Instagram — and Brooks himself responded with pure awe, calling Dickerson “talented.” The moment was especially sweet since Dickerson once called this song life-changing, saying it’s his favorite Brooks track and vibes so hard he can’t help but geek out. The song itself has a rich history — originally penned by Dennis Linde, recorded by The Oak Ridge Boys, then reimagined by New Grass Revival before Brooks brought them in for his 1993 hit version. Now, Dickerson’s stripped-down take proves he’s carrying that legacy forward, echoing Brooks’ own creative spirit. With his knack for viral moments — like that spontaneous “Trap Queen” duet with his wife — this could be just the start of something bigger. Getting a shout-out from Garth Brooks? Pure magic. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/08a12c1ee5b6131c