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Look Back Performance: Brett Eldredge & Meghan Trainor Duets ‘Islands In the Stream’

Brett Eldredge & Meghan Trainor Perform 'Islands In the Stream'
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  • Riley is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, known for her engaging storytelling and insightful coverage of the genre.
  • Before joining Country Thang Daily, Riley developed her expertise at Billboard and People magazine, focusing on feature stories and music reviews.
  • Riley has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Belmont University, with a minor in Cultural Studies.

On Sept. 3, 2018, Brett Eldredge and Meghan Trainor sang a beautiful rendition of ‘Islands In The Stream’ on an episode of CMT Crossroads.

2018 was the year where you get to hear a lot of crossovers from artists. Whether it’s pop, rock, or country, the blend of voice quality brightens any song. Take, for example, the collaboration between Eldredge and Trainor. The two teamed up to revived a timeless classic. It’s excellent for duets and celebrating friendship.

Superstar Collaboration

The country singer and pop star expressed their excitement to collaborate once again. They had worked on a Christmas album in the past, which proves they can duet perfectly.

For the one-hour show, the duo shared the stage with their respective hit singles. Showcasing their singing prowess as a treat to fans. Trainor belted out ‘All About The Bass’ and ‘No Excuses.’ She has also sung her latest single, ‘Let You Be Right,’ from her ‘Treat Myself’ album. On the other hand, the country star performed ‘Wanna Be That Song,’ ‘Drunk on Your Love,’ and ‘Haven’t Met You.’ The duet to the classic ‘Islands In The Stream’ to the delight of fans.

Brett Eldredge & Meghan Trainor Compliments Each Other

Trainor revealed in an interview that they had known each other for a few years back. She’s not only a fan of Eldredge’s music but also him as a person. The two worked together on the holiday song ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ for the country singer’s Christmas album. The pop singer shared her thrill as she performed with him on CMT Crossroads again.

Meanwhile, Eldredge expressed his love for Trainor, stating how he loves her music. He described it as a funky yet swaggy beat that not a lot is doing. He commented how their performance aimed to make everyone feel alive.

Brett Eldredge & Meghan Trainor’s ‘Islands In the Stream’ cover created a magic moment. They were in tune with each other touching the fans’ hearts and souls.

You can relive their sweet performance below.

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