With a video loaded with 1990s references, Home Free’s a cappella rendition of ‘Achy Breaky Heart’ is pure fun! Founded in Mankato, Minnesota in 2001, the current group members include only two Minnesotans—Adam Rupp and Rob Lundquist. Tim Faust, Adam Chance, and Adam Bell-Bastien are originally from Texas, Alabama, and Michigan, respectively. The five incredible singers perform an iconic country-pop crossover hit from 1992.  

‘Achy Breaky Heart’ was written by an amateur songwriter named Don Von Tress in 1990, recorded by Billy Ray Cyress (father of Miley, of course) in 1991, and released in 1992. Despite mixed reviews regarding the song’s merit, the debut single became a huge hit for Billy Ray, and Don Von Tress and Billy Ray became best friends and “musical soulmate[s]” through their collaboration. The song is a little silly, and Home Free gets a lotta silly as they perform the classic feel-good, toe-tapping tune!

Home Free resurrects a bunch of 1990s images to accompany the song, which is now over 33 years old. First, there are the funky, colorful graphics that provide the background for much of the video. With the exception of Tim Foust, who flaunts his home state with his Texas flag shirt, the group members wear hairstyles or clothing that take us back to the crazy—and very colorful—styles and fashions of the decade. 

Two wear spiky hair with hachimakis, one sports a mullet, and another wears a white Big K trucker cap. There are karate kicks and vintage video game recreations, during which the band members blow up. Their aching, but beating, cartoon hearts float down the screen. There’s a collar pop (obviously) and a bit of line dancing, which, by the way, became a huge craze after the release of ‘Achy Breaky Heart.’ They’ve left nothing out of this fun, frivolous video!

Fun and frivolity are in short supply! Thank you, Home Free, for providing both with your cover of Billy Ray’s classic! 

“I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live.” Ecclesiastes 3:12