He’s their first-ever country headliner, which sounds like the setup to a joke about fish out of water until you witness it for yourself. Working alongside DJ Grant Fisher, Lynch delivers live vocals over real-time electronic remixes, creating a hybrid performance that attracts both cowboy boot devotees and stiletto-wearing club regulars.<\/p>\n Riley Mau<\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Country music and club culture occupy different planets in the entertainment galaxy, separated by aesthetic choices that run far deeper than just fashion preferences. But the Tullahoma-born crooner discovered that his twangy chart-toppers translate surprisingly well to the dancefloor, and he’s now successfully bridging musical worlds that typically avoid each other like opposing political parties at Thanksgiving dinner.<\/p>\n The success of his Wynn club sets reveals that audiences hunger for musical experiences that acknowledge their expanding palettes rather than demanding purist loyalty to a single sound\u2014a contagion far too prevalent in today’s EDM scene. The venture also reveals how country music’s narrative storytelling tradition actually shares more DNA with dance music’s emotional release than either genre’s gatekeepers would care to admit.<\/p>\n Still, it’s a big bet for Lynch. His willingness to risk his country credibility for dancefloor validation reflects a generation of artists who refuse to be imprisoned by the expectations of their initial success.<\/p>\n We caught up with Lynch to discuss the implications of his ambitious foray into dance music, which took another leap forward today with the release of Club Set Remixes<\/em>, a new EP comprising EDM reworks of many of his fan-favorite tracks. You can listen to the EP below and find it on streaming platforms here<\/a>.<\/p>\n EDM.com:\u00a0What initially pulled you into the electronic dance world? Was there a particular sound, show or moment that sparked your interest?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dustin Lynch:\u00a0<\/strong>Overall, I\u2019d say it was a culmination of some of the best nights and core memories with friends\u2014attending shows, parties and watching how the flow can introduce a room full of strangers to each other as the night unfolds. Riding that wave is unmatched.<\/p>\n EDM.com:\u00a0<\/strong>Considering that Vegas residencies have traditionally been home to EDM icons and legacy pop acts, what does your presence as the first country headliner at Wynn say about where nightlife is headed\u2014and how country music fits into that evolution?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dustin Lynch:\u00a0<\/strong>First and foremost, it\u2019s an incredible honor! As far as where nightlife is headed, our palettes are always evolving musically, and we just continue to embrace that and try to provide the most fun atmosphere we can.<\/p>\n EDM.com:\u00a0<\/strong>How has this new performance format shifted your relationship with your own songs?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dustin Lynch:\u00a0<\/strong>It\u2019s allowed me to reimagine some songs I\u2019ve sung thousands of times and now they feel brand-new. It\u2019s even repositioned a few in our country show.<\/p>\n The Dwyers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n EDM.com: <\/strong>Do you find yourself writing with both country radio and the late-night club crowd in mind?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dustin Lynch: <\/strong>I\u2019m writing specifically for both Electronic Country and our traditional commercial country records, but these days I\u2019m always listening for how we can flip or build for the late-night club scene, even when we\u2019re chasing a “country song.”<\/p>\n EDM.com:\u00a0<\/strong>What gave you the confidence to take the leap? Were there moments when you wondered if this move might come at the expense of your country career?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dustin Lynch:\u00a0<\/strong>I honestly thought, “What the hell, I\u2019m only going to get to do this one set ever\u2013my first XS set\u2014so I might as well do something fun.” But the universe had other plans. This is the most inspired I\u2019ve been to create music in a very long time.\u00a0<\/p>\n That said, yes, it came with hesitation, knowing that some of my longtime country fanbase will need a little educating on what this is, and what it can and will be. I\u2019m fully aware the haters gonna hate\u2026 but through the years I\u2019ve learned to trust my instincts creatively, and that\u2019s the wave I\u2019m gonna continue to ride.<\/p>\n EDM.com:\u00a0<\/strong>How do you respond to those who feel that genre-blending waters down the authenticity of country music?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dustin Lynch:\u00a0<\/strong>Country music is already a blend of genres. If we\u2019re going to start looking at the specific ingredients, I\u2019d start there. Blending electronic elements and the format of structure with country songwriting and instrumentation comes very naturally to my creative circle. At the end of the day, we\u2019re making music we like\u2014and like to do life to\u2014hoping some of the rest of the world will do the same.<\/p>\n Riley Mau<\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n EDM.com: <\/strong>How do you bridge those two energies in your club sets? Do you lean into the flash, the story or find a new way to merge both?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dustin Lynch: <\/strong>Throughout the set, we bounce between both ends of the spectrum. But if there\u2019s one overall takeaway, it\u2019s a smoothie of everything blended together.<\/p>\n EDM.com: <\/strong>Are you seeing proof that younger fans are more fluid in their tastes than the industry gives them credit for?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dustin Lynch: <\/strong>100% we\u2019re seeing that. Any house party or day on the water my friends and I are having, and passing the phone around, we\u2019re all over the place genre-wise. <\/p>\n That said, I still think it\u2019s important we keep our genre labels up so we know where to navigate when we\u2019re after a particular flavor. We\u2019re just ordering a bunch of different flavors off the menu for the day.<\/p>\n EDM.com:\u00a0<\/strong>What\u2019s been the biggest adjustment in reading the room when your audience isn\u2019t coming from just one musical world? Has it changed how you approach your performance or connection with the crowd?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dustin Lynch:\u00a0<\/strong>Early on, I got hundreds of reps playing unknown setlists at honky-tonks and country bars because we relied on the audience to dictate what they wanted to hear. That\u2019s what I love most about performing our longer sets in this space. It allows us to take the temperature and make moves depending on what we\u2019re getting back, both audibly and visually.<\/p>\n Kai Gorowsky<\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n EDM.com:\u00a0<\/strong>What would you say to artists who are curious about blending genres but hesitant to break from tradition? Do you see the industry becoming more open to that kind of experimentation?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dustin Lynch:\u00a0<\/strong>I\u2019ve been thrilled with how open-minded some of the tastemakers in country music have been to my ideas. They\u2019re very curious about what I\u2019m seeing reaction-wise at our shows and what our next moves are.<\/p>\n As for the artists who are curious, I stand by saying: make the music you want, that moves you and your core squad of friends, and enjoy the ride. I sure as hell am.<\/p>\n EDM.com:\u00a0<\/strong>For artists looking to follow a similar path, what skills do you think are essential, and where should they start investing their time?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dustin Lynch:\u00a0<\/strong>Essential is finding your creative circle where you can be comfortable and try new ideas. That just takes time and doing it. Reps are the non-negotiable when it comes to entertaining and commanding a room.<\/p>\n I\u2019m blessed to have a great team around me that knows the sky\u2019s the limit and is ready to have fun chasing it. None of us are sure where the ride goes or ends, but I do know one thing: you can add more tracks to the rollercoaster if you\u2019re willing to put in the work.<\/p>\n Instagram: <\/strong>instagram.com\/dustinlynch<\/a> A country singer walks into a Las Vegas EDM club. The punchline? He\u2019s headlining the place. 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