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and The War and Treaty teamed up for a soulful, rock-infused cover of the Rolling Stones classic "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (But I Like It)" as part of the tribute album Stoned Cold Country . brothers_osborne_the_war_treaty_its_only_rock_n...
The song is a standout track on Stoned Cold Country , a tribute project produced by . The album features various Nashville stars—including Lainey Wilson , Brooks & Dunn , and Maren Morris —reimagining the Stones' catalog through a country lens. Critical Reception A comparison between this version and the
: The performance features a dynamic "vocal duel" between TJ Osborne’s deep, baritone growl and the soaring, gospel-trained power of Michael and Tanya Trotter (The War and Treaty). Rather than a "polite" country cover, the artists
Critics and fans praised the collaboration for its and raw energy . Rather than a "polite" country cover, the artists maintained the rebellious, swaggering spirit of the 1974 original. It has since become a frequent highlight in discussions regarding the best modern tribute performances in Nashville. If you'd like to dive deeper, I can look into: The behind-the-scenes recording process for the album.
The track is a high-energy reinterpretations that highlights the technical proficiency of both groups: