Idol Finalists Perform Surreal Country-Rock Version Of “Need You Now”

Jan 28, 2019 by apost team

The famous song "Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum is constantly being covered by singers of every genre. One new take on the song is so good that it went viral soon after it was performed by two American Idol finalists.

This slightly contemporary rock spin on the famous country song is an unforgettable twist on the hit. Cade Foehner and Gabby Barett are the powerhouse couple behind this reinvigorated chart-topper.

After they took American Idol by storm, the duet recorded this sweet single in a video from their at-home studio. If you love the original, you have to give this take a listen. It's its own hit, to be sure, and deserves all the attention it's receiving.

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Barett was known on the show for her powerful country vocals and Foehner was praised for his unique raspy rock overtones. Together, the singers create something truly astonishing. 

The success of the new "Need You Now" cover definitely comes from the popularity of the original song itself.

After the song first made it to the charts, it made history as a 6X Platinum certification, multi-Grammy award-winner, and a record-breaker across the board. This song is likely recognizable by almost anyone!

This new version of the song is so unique in the way that Foener's grittiness perfectly compliments Barett's smooth soulfulness. It's truly something special! 

Somehow, the two singers are able to keep the same heartwarming authenticity of the song while adding another level of depth to the tune. It's really the striking guitar licks that create a certain intensity that isn't quite in the original.

Both versions are so good, yet different, that it's really difficult to compare the two songs.

Each is in a league of its own and should be treated accordingly. Yet, there's something powerful we can take away from each version.

Though the delivery of the song may change, the beautiful thing about both versions is that they are very human and speak to our most vulnerable emotions. 

The song tells the same haunting story that we can all relate to: we all have moments of intense loneliness and brokenness where we long to be comforted by the one that we want to be with but shouldn't. 

Take a listen for yourself and let us know what you think about the song:

What do you think? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments about both versions. Pass this on to your friends and loved ones who definitely need to see this today.