In a surprise cross-genre collaboration, Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan have teamed up for a brand-new version of “Old Tricks,” originally featured on ABOUT A WOMAN (Deluxe) with Blake Shelton. The track, out today, blends Rhett’s casual country charm with Horan’s smooth pop sensibility, giving the singalong a fresh, effortless energy that’s already winning over fans.

Rhett describes the collaboration as “really fun” and unexpected.

“Niall and I have been buddies for six or seven years now—anytime I’m over in the UK or he’s in Nashville, we always try to link up. We’d talked about doing something together for a long time, but I never imagined it would be this song. I was at the Masters this year and went to hang out with Niall and Noah Kahan, and out of nowhere Niall goes, ‘I’m so mad you didn’t ask me to sing on *Old Tricks.’ I said, ‘Man, you were the last person I would've thought would even like this one!’ He kept texting me about it after and he knew all the words. With how fired up he was and his connection with Blake, it felt like a full-circle moment and turned into something really fun. I’m pumped it’s finally out there and hope y’all love it as much as we loved making it.”

Horan, who stumbled upon the track by chance in the studio, says it “felt easy, natural, like it was always meant to happen.”

“I actually heard ‘Old Tricks’ by accident one day when I was in the studio with my friend and producer Julian Bunetta who was working on the song. It came on and I was instantly hooked. I told Thomas Rhett straight up I was gutted he didn’t ask me to jump on it. I just loved everything about it, it's a proper country song. Next thing I know, I’m in the studio laying vocals down. I’m buzzing for people to finally hear it.”

The new version adds a playful dynamic to Rhett’s original, which humorously reflects on aging, ego, and the truths that come with time. Fans can stream “Old Tricks” (with Niall Horan) now.

ABOUT A WOMAN (Deluxe) Expands Rhett’s Vision

The deluxe edition of ABOUT A WOMAN adds nine new tracks to the 25-song project, from the romantic sweep of “On A River” to the retro Southern soul of “Ain’t A Bad Life” (feat. Jordan Davis). Critics praise the expanded edition for broadening Rhett’s musical range while keeping the heart of his songwriting intact.

Over a decade-long career, Rhett has amassed 24 Number Ones, over 16 billion streams, eight ACM Awards, five GRAMMY® nominations, and countless accolades from the CMA, Billboard, and iHeartRadio Awards. He recently wrapped his 2025 BETTER IN BOOTS TOUR, which included a sold-out headline debut at Boston’s Fenway Park, and will return to the UK in 2026 supporting Luke Combs at Wembley Stadium.

Fans can stream ABOUT A WOMAN (Deluxe) or grab the Amazon exclusive vinyl here
, and listen to the new “Old Tricks” version featuring Niall Horan everywhere now.

Author: Andrew Braithwaite

Andrew is the founder and chief editor of Music Talkers. He's also a keen music enthusiast and plays the guitar.