Joey Myron’s infectious 2018 single “Chills” has been reimagined with a gritty, Western edge in his latest release, Chills: Nashville Version. Swapping the glossy pop vibes of the original for a moody, country-inspired aesthetic, Myron has crafted a version that feels as rugged and smoky as the Tennessee mountains that inspired it. This release signals a new era in Myron’s music, one where his country influences take center stage while his pop sensibilities linger in the background, creating a unique, genre-bending sound.
The Nashville Version transforms the familiar lines, “I’m outta my mind / You’re like strawberry wine,” into something hauntingly intimate. Myron’s voice drips over each lyric, slowing them down and adding a tantalizing drawl that makes every line hit a little harder. Supported by moody guitar riffs and a steady drumbeat, Myron’s voice becomes the focal point, exuding a smoky allure that deepens the song’s sultry feel.
The new arrangement enhances the track with rich country instrumentation, filling the spaces between verses with a raw edge. Each beat feels like a heartbeat, pulsing with a tension that’s both mesmerizing and unpredictable. In one of the song’s most memorable lines, Myron whispers, “Something feels different, sweet but you’re vicious, come stay the night,” his voice soft but firm, underscoring the song’s hypnotic intensity.
In a press statement, Myron shared that the idea for this reimagined version came to him while driving through the Smoky Mountains. “I was listening to the original ‘Chills’ and immediately felt it needed to reflect the haunting beauty of that landscape,” he said. This experience inspired him to infuse the song with what he calls a “rustic and Western flair,” a choice that honors his shift toward country music without entirely abandoning his pop roots.
Originally released in 2018, “Chills” has already garnered over 24 million streams, and this Nashville remix promises to captivate a new audience. With Chills: Nashville Version, Joey Myron continues to explore new creative territories, demonstrating his evolution as an artist and cementing his place as a genre-blending trailblazer.
