Alison Nichols, a rising star of BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, released a sincere cover of Joe Diffie’s classic “John Deere Green” on November 7th, 2025. Nichols honors her late cousin Diffie with her own sound and vocals to the 90s hit staple, keeping the song alive during a new decade. Nichols highlights a personal connection with Diffie in the song and honors her family’s legacy, all while creating her own place in the country music world.
“I feel like I’ve been moving to Nashville my whole life, working toward putting music out into the world, and I can’t believe it’s finally happening,” Nichols speaks. “Releasing ‘John Deere Green’ is such a full-circle moment. My version is a tribute to my late cousin Joe Diffie, who made the song famous in the 90s, and it’s been such an inspiration knowing someone in my own family lived the dream I’ve imagined for so long. Recording it feels like honoring both him and the genre that shaped me.”
“John Deere Green” was originally written by the renowned Dennis Linde, and it became one of country music’s most powerful love stories packed into one song. Nichols’ version, produced by Will Rambeaux, hooks on the heart and does not let go, while also maintaining the style of the original song with her own flair sprinkled in.
The Georgia-born and Texas-raised artist has proven that the storytelling element and tradition of country music runs thick in her blood with this special honor. Nichols has successfully captured the heart of the song while keeping Diffie’s work alive.
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