Legendary rock band Mötley Crüe are hanging it up after more than 30 years together and they’re going out with a bang. The group is in the midst of their appropriately-named The Final Tour, which launched in July. And, they will be featured on the big screen when The Dirt, based on their New York Times best-selling book, hits theaters in 2015.
In the spirit of highlighting Mötley Crüe’s iconic songs, various country artists are teaming up for one heck of a tribute album. Nashville Outlaws: A Tribute to Mötley Crüe, available now, features the likes of Florida Georgia Line, Rascal Flatts, Brantley Gilbert, Darius Rucker, the Eli Young Band and Big & Rich. Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx says, “We did not make this record for Mötley Crüe fans, but for country fans who are also rock fans. I believe that there’s going to be a lot of synergy and excitement for Mötley Crüe fans hearing different artists covering their favorite songs. People will be surprised how these artists made these songs their own and we couldn’t be happier with how the album turned out. It’s been an amazing, positive experience and, as a lot of things we’ve done, a first in our career.”
Before the album’s release on August 19th, fans got a taste of what to expect with the project’s first single – Justin Moore’s take on “Home Sweet Home.” The track features a guest appearance by Mötley Crüe vocalist Vince Neil. Justin shares, “It has been a blast becoming friends with the Mötley guys and learning how much they appreciate the history of country music. They are truly one of the most disruptive bands of their generation and I am honored to be able to cover one of my favorite Crüe songs of all time, ‘Home Sweet Home.’ It has been pretty unreal singing with Vince Neil.”
In this exclusive interview, Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil reflects on the band’s career and legacy and shares his thoughts on The Final Tour. Plus, he talks about Nashville Outlaws: A Tribute to Mötley Crüe.
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