The 2018 Stagecoach Festival served up one of its most unforgettable moments when Keith Urban took the stage with country legends Dwight Yoakam and Brothers Osborne for a powerhouse rendition of Fast As You. This surprise collaboration lit up the desert night, blending honky-tonk swagger, modern country rock, and pure star power into one electric performance.
Originally a hit for Dwight Yoakam back in 1993, Fast As You was reimagined through the combined talents of these three musical heavyweights. Urban, known for his high-octane guitar work and smooth vocals, led the charge, infusing the song with his signature energy. Though many fans associate the track with Yoakam’s original twangy version, Urban made it his own on stage—while still paying homage to its roots.
Yoakam brought his unmistakable honky-tonk flair and that classic country drawl, reminding the crowd why he’s one of the genre’s all-time greats. With decades of hits like Guitars, Cadillacs and A Thousand Miles from Nowhere, his presence added authenticity and grit to the performance.
Then there was Brothers Osborne—TJ with his booming baritone and John shredding on guitar—adding a modern edge and soulful harmonies to the mix. Their gritty, genre-bending sound meshed seamlessly with Urban’s polished flair and Yoakam’s old-school vibe, making the trio an unexpected but perfect match.
This wasn’t just a cover—it was a celebration of country music’s past, present, and future. The crowd at Stagecoach erupted as the three acts jammed together, trading solos, sharing vocals, and clearly having the time of their lives. It was the kind of spontaneous, once-in-a-lifetime moment that fans talk about for years.
The performance stood as a testament to what makes country music festivals so special: unexpected collaborations, genre-spanning unity, and artists coming together simply for the love of the music.
Whether you were a diehard Dwight Yoakam fan, a longtime follower of Keith Urban, or just discovering Brothers Osborne, this performance had something for everyone—and it reminded us all why we love country music in the first place.
