Out October 17, 2025, “Don’t Ever Date a Yankee” is a spirited and refreshingly clever duet that captures everything country music does best: storytelling, heart, and a little bit of humor. The track pairs Pennsylvania-born alt-country artist Rebekah Snyder with Adam Cunningham (The Voice), creating a perfect North-meets-South chemistry that feels as natural as it is entertaining.
Produced by Dean Miller in Nashville, the single kicks off Snyder’s upcoming album Ready to Ride! with a bang. From the first strum, the song leans into classic country textures, twangy electric guitars, acoustic backbone, and a pedal steel that sings with longing, but never feels dated. It’s steeped in Appalachian grit and Southern soul, yet there’s a modern warmth that keeps it fresh and radio-ready.
Lyrically, Snyder and Cunningham deliver a witty, Romeo-and-Juliet-style tale of two lovers divided by geography and tradition, a Northern “Yankee” and a proud Southerner who know better than to fall for each other, but do anyway. What makes the song shine is its balance of humor and heart. While it pokes fun at old rivalries, it ultimately celebrates connection, unity, and love that transcends borders.
Snyder’s vocals carry a natural storytelling ease, rich, textured, and unmistakably grounded in lived experience, while Cunningham brings just the right mix of charm and grit to his verses. Together, their voices intertwine like two sides of the same coin, creating a duet that feels both cinematic and down-home.
The accompanying music visualizer by Paul Motisi amplifies that sense of warmth and authenticity, capturing the rustic imagery and emotional pull at the heart of the song.
Following her powerful 2025 release “America,” Snyder continues to prove herself as one of Americana’s most genuine and compelling new voices. “Don’t Ever Date a Yankee” isn’t just a love story, it’s a reminder that laughter and understanding can bridge even the widest divides.
Verdict:
A standout duet that blends humor, heart, and heritage, “Don’t Ever Date a Yankee” is a modern country classic in the making and a promising glimpse into Rebekah Snyder’s next chapter.
