Duo Deliver A Stellar, Upgraded Acoustic Version of 2018 hit "Tequila" in January, 2023 Video

When it comes to releasing music, Dan + Shay are known for putting out acoustic versions of many of their hits. A few that come to the top of my head are "Speechless", "You", and "Tequila". Along with the acoustic cuts that fans can stream or purchase, the duo have also made numerous videos of them performing these songs with just their voice and a guitar or piano.

One of my absolute favorite acoustic videos that Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney posted was on January 10, 2023. Five years to the day that "Tequila" was released, the clip features the guys in what looks like the recording studio, sitting on stools. Mooney upped his game on the lead vocal, especially during the bridge when he showed off some off the upper register of his voice. Smyers provides the harmonies while playing his guitar. If you listen very closely to this performance, you can also really hear the duo's producer's voice.

I have been following Dan + Shay since close to the beginning of their careers and have noticed the growth and maturity in their vocals, songwriting, and Smyers' producing from album to album. I have also noticed the growth and maturity in them with the acoustic videos they post. To me, the five year celebration video of "Tequila" being released is top notch and shows how far the guys have come as artists as well as human beings. 

In the coming months and years, I cannot wait to see my favorite country music duo continue to soar with the new music and videos they release! They raise the bar for themselves and for their fans on each new album and I know studio album number 6 will be no different.

Below is the January 10, 2023 video of Dan + Shay performing "Tequila" acoustically courtesy of their YouTube channel. Enjoy!