LISTEN: Randy Houser and Riley Green Deliver Life Lessons In ‘Rub A Little Dirt On It’

Randy Houser and Riley Green are drawing from their small-town roots to share some life advice with fans in their collaborative new track, “Rub A Little Dirt On It.”

Penned by Houser with Jeff Hyde and Ryan Tyndall, the song finds the Mississippi native taking fans on a journey back in time when the men in his life taught him that the best way to toughen up and get through hard moments is to “shake off them scrapes and burns” and follow the instructions of the song’s title. 

“I heard it the first time I skinned a knee/ Daddy said, “Don’t be scared to bleed”/ Years later from a football coach/ Took a hit, couldn’t quit, it was fourth and goal/ We didn’t win that game, but the lesson learned/ You gotta shake off them scrapes and burns/ When the world don’t turn your way/ Sometimes all you can say is…,” Houser sings on the opening verse.

As the anthem goes on, it starts to dive even deeper below the surface to uncover a message of true strength and resilience. The words being sung by Green and Houser seep with authenticity as their southern baritone vocals illustrate the value in finding solace in life’s simplest pleasures, like fishing on a “flat bottom boat” as the sun sets or cracking open a cold one “somewhere under an open sky.” 

The pair of country singers create a serene listening experience among the soulful melody as they continue onto the chorus, “Rub a little dirt on it/ Shake the dust right outta your mind/ Let a cool breeze work on it/ Ya feel the healing comin’ on right on time/ Crack a six-pack open/ Somewhere under an open sky/ When life gets a little hurt on it/ Get in the middle of nowhere, and rub a little dirt on it.”

At the very end, Houser brings things full circle and once again highlights the wise words from his father, encouraging one to put fear aside and step out of one’s comfort zone because the hard times will eventually pass. 

“I heard it the first time I skinned my knee/ Daddy said, ‘Don’t be scared to bleed,’” he delivers on the final note. 

Houser emphasized in a recent statement that Green was the right fit to tackle this song with him because he elicits the same strength and humility of the song’s narrative. 

“I thought Riley’s voice would be perfect for ‘Rub A Little Dirt On It,’” shares Houser. “He has a down-to-earth quality that really matches the spirit of this song.”

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In a recent post, showcasing the part of country stars performing the new song on stage, Green complimented his duet partner, saying “Rub A Little Dirt On It” is “Hell of a song.”

“Appreciate ya havin’ me on it,” he added. 

This release follows Houser’s latest single “Country Back,” which Is currently being played over the airwaves by over 100 stations and climbing the charts at Country radio. 

Fans are likely to hear both tracks on Randy Houser’s upcoming co-headlining Country Round Here Tonight Tour with Justine Moore. They are set to kick things off on Sept. 5 in Charlotte, NC, with 12 total shows across the South, Northeast and Midwest through October. 

 Houser is also gearing up to join HARDY for two dates at Red Rocks Amphitheatre for the QUIT!! Tour Oct. 20 and Oct. 21.