Rebekah Snyder and Adam Cunningham deliver a spirited and soulful classic country duet with their latest single, “Don’t Ever Date a Yankee.” Sitting squarely in the Americana lane, this single is bound to go down well with country music fans while offering enough contemporary polish to engage a broader audience.
The single opens with a drifting, low‐sung acoustic guitar, soon joined by Snyder’s hushed vocals. The drums kick in at a slow tempo with a distant sound in the opening sequence, conjuring images of lonely country roads. The intensity ramps up pretty quick though, as Adam joins with a powerful verse, driving the guitars up with electric grit and pedal steel flourishes.
Lyrically, the song frames itself into the classic Romeo-and-Juliet archetype and tells a tale of forbidden romance. But under the playful facade lies a more serious message of challenging outdated divisions and finding common ground.
For Rebekah Snyder, “Don’t Ever Date a Yankee” marks a subtle shift from her earlier hit single, “America,” which was a stripped‐down acoustic ballad rooted in personal narrative. Cunningham, on the other hand, is already known for his time on The Voice, but this duet provides an opportunity to showcase his diversity by taking on a character role and joining in a narrative.
The production, credited to Nashville producer Dean Miller, does a great job of balancing authenticity and polish. The rhythm section is constructed spaciously, letting the vocalists and guitar solos shine. The harmonies between Snyder’s drawl and Cunningham’s rasp steal the spotlight, and add a cinematic‐duet flair.
“Don’t Ever Date a Yankee” is a commendable step forward for both Rebekah Snyder and Adam Cunningham. It’s richly produced, emotionally grounded, and roots-oriented without being backward‐looking. For listeners who appreciate country and Americana with storytelling depth, this single delivers.