# Steve Martin Band Covers Lil Nas X

> Bluegrass legends cover Lil Nas X's viral hit.
- Title: Steve Martin Band Covers Lil Nas X · Stereogum | Shortify
- Summary: Bluegrass legends cover Lil Nas X's viral hit. Steve Martin, Alison Brown, Del McCoury, and Dan Tyminski recorded a bluegrass version of Lil Nas X's 'Old…
- Keywords: steve martin, alison brown, del mccoury, dan tyminski, lil nas x, old town road, bluegrass, country music, music, culture, Steve, Martin
- Source: Stereogum — https://stereogum.com/2513990/steve-martin-alison-brown-del-mccoury-dan-tyminski-cover-lil-nas-xs-old-town-road/news
- Published: 2026-10-08T19:53:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: steve martin, alison brown, del mccoury, dan tyminski, lil nas x, old town road, bluegrass, country music, music, culture
## Steve Martin and Alison Brown
Steve Martin and Alison Brown, known for their album Safe, Sensible And Sane, recruited bluegrass musicians to cover Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road'.

> I've always loved the idea of 'Old Town Road' as seen through bluegrass eyes
## Bluegrass Team Adds Del McCoury
Del McCoury, Dan Tyminski, Ronnie McCoury, Stuart Duncan, and Garry West joined the cover project to highlight the song's country roots.
## Bluegrass Cover Response
The cover addresses country radio's rejection of 'Old Town Road' by showcasing its country authenticity through bluegrass arrangements.

> It’s such a well-known song that my challenge was to come up with an arrangement that would showcase our banjos without giving the song away too soon
## Key takeaway

Steve Martin, Alison Brown, Del McCoury, and Dan Tyminski recorded a bluegrass version of Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' after the country radio backlash.