Rebekah Snyder is bringing some good-natured mischief and heartfelt storytelling back to country music with her latest single, “Don’t Ever Date a Yankee.” Featuring Adam Cunningham (The Voice), the track is an irresistible alt-country duet that’s equal parts humor, heart, and homegrown charm. It’s the kind of song that makes you smile, tap your foot, and maybe even shed a tear — all at once.
Produced in Nashville by Dean Miller, “Don’t Ever Date a Yankee” serves as the kickoff to Snyder’s forthcoming album, Ready to Ride!, and it perfectly sets the tone. The song plays like a modern-day Romeo and Juliet story told with Appalachian wit — a Southern girl and a Northern guy falling in love despite what everyone else thinks. Snyder’s smoky, grounded vocals pair beautifully with Cunningham’s smooth tone, creating a chemistry that feels both effortless and authentic.
Musically, the track leans into classic country grit with raw acoustic strumming, tough electric licks, and a pedal steel that practically shimmers with Southern soul. It’s the kind of arrangement that feels as timeless as it does cinematic — you can almost picture the dirt roads, pickup trucks, and late-night bonfires that inspired it.
But beneath the lighthearted story lies a deeper message. Snyder uses humor to highlight something powerful — the absurdity of division and the beauty of finding unity in unexpected places. It’s a reminder that love, understanding, and connection still matter, even when the world feels split in two.
Snyder, a single mom of three, flight instructor, and a domestic violence survivor, continues to write from a place of raw truth and resilience. Following her moving single “America,” this new release reaffirms her place among the most genuine voices in modern Americana — one that blends heartland grit with timeless storytelling.
‘Don’t Ever Date a Yankee’ is a country duet that proves love really can cross any border, especially when it comes with a twang and a smile
