FEATURING FELLOW TEXAN HAYES CARLL
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 18, 2023) –MCA Nashville’s Catie Offerman released a new song today, “Ask Me To Dance,” featuring singer-songwriter and fellow Texas native, Hayes Carll. Written by Offerman, Brent Cobb and Neil Medley, the song was produced by Dann Huff.
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After rescheduling their writing sessions multiple times, Offerman, Cobb and Medley eventually got together and started working on another song, but it wasn’t working. Under the backdrop of a sunset and some beer, the idea of “Ask Me To Dance” was suggested. Offerman says the song fell out “pretty naturally.”
“I love listening back to the work tape – it’s the best kind of laid back, and it reminds me of a Texas dancehall at closing time,” said Offerman. “When we started talking about the song going on my (upcoming) project, I immediately thought of Hayes. He’s one of my favorite singer-songwriters and one of my favorite Texans. I am so grateful that he said yes to being a part of this song.”
“Catie is so ridiculously talented, and I loved the wit and playfulness of this song, so when she asked if I would sing on it with her, I said yes straight away,” added Carll. “We had a lot of fun recording the song and I think it shows in the way it turned out.”
Lyrics
This cover band knows more songs than the jukebox
Well, I don’t give a damn to sit here and listen to you talk
Lean in close, let me tell you something
I didn’t get dressed up for nothing
Beer’s getting warm, your feet look cold
I’m getting bored, and the night’s getting old
Neon’s running out of buzz, time’s running out on us
You better move quick before you lose your chance
Come on, boy, ask me to dance
Well, darlin’ I’ve got a pair of two left boots
How this night ends up is up to you
Well, the smoke is thick and everybody’s drinking
Ain’t no sense in overthinking
Beers getting warm, your feet look cold
I’m getting bored, and the night’s getting old
Neon’s running out of buzz, time’s running out on us
You better move quick before you lose your chance
Come on, boy, ask me to dance
Let’s go dance
I’ve already given you all of the signs
So, pull me in your arms before I change my mind
The beers getting warm, your feet look cold
You’re looking bored, and the night’s getting old
We’re about running all out of buzz, time’s running out on us
You better move quick before you lose your chance
Come on, boy, ask me to dance
All you gotta do is, baby, take my hand
And come on, boy, ask me to dance
Let’s go dance
About Catie Offerman
Catie Offerman may be a new name to country music fans, but she’s already gaining a reputation as one of the genre’s most skilled players and promising modern traditionalists. Originally from New Braunfels, Texas, Offerman grew up on a horse ranch. Home schooled by her father in the tack room of their barn, she gravitated towards music at a young age. Offerman started playing piano at the age of four which eventually led her to pursue other instruments such as violin, accordion and more. When she was 11, Offerman’s accordion teacher asked her to join his polka band. She played accordion and fiddle at German fests across the state for years, touring before she could even drive. Offerman also explored her love for Western Swing, diving into Bob Wills music headfirst. At the age of 19 she graduated from Berklee College of Music. She spent time in Sweden and Los Angeles before settling down in Nashville. In 2020 Catie signed a record deal with Universal Music group, sharing the same imprint as her idol, George Strait. When not writing or in the studio Catie is where she feels most comfortable – on the road. She’s toured with national acts such as Parker McCollum, Ian Munsick and Ashley McBryde. She’s collaborated with fellow Texans such as Josh Abbott, Robert Earl Keen, Kevin Fowler and Hayes Carll. She’s performed on the Grand Ole Opry and brought her style of Texas music across the pond to C2C 2023 in London. For more information visit catieofferman.com.
