The song is a standout track on Stoned Cold Country , a tribute project produced by . The album features various Nashville stars—including Lainey Wilson , Brooks & Dunn , and Maren Morris —reimagining the Stones' catalog through a country lens. Critical Reception
and The War and Treaty teamed up for a soulful, rock-infused cover of the Rolling Stones classic "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (But I Like It)" as part of the tribute album Stoned Cold Country .
: By mixing country, soul, and rock , the artists demonstrate the shared roots of these genres, proving that the spirit of rock 'n' roll is universal. The Stoned Cold Country Context
: John Osborne provides the track's backbone with heavy, distorted guitar riffs that honor Keith Richards’ original work while adding a Southern rock "twang."
The track is a high-energy reinterpretations that highlights the technical proficiency of both groups:
A comparison between this version and the .
between Brothers Osborne and The War and Treaty.
Released in to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Rolling Stones, this collaboration serves as a bridge between classic British rock and modern American country-soul. Artistic Significance and Style