Not only is Russell Dickerson a show-stopping performer and unstoppable songwriter, but now he can also add choreographer to his resume. With the release of his single, “Happen To Me,” which is also being dubbed the song of the summer by fans everywhere, Dickerson decide to create his own accompanying dance that has since turned into a viral trend.
With a few hip sways and groove-worthy moves, the country sensation had further built the excitement and love surrounding this tune.
“It just came out of nowhere. I don’t know. Just being dumb and that’s why I think it’s so easy. Anybody can do it,” he said of his choreography skills.
Written by Dickerson, Chase McGill, Jessie Jo Dillon and Chris LaCorte, “Happen To Me” paints a picture of a couple of strangers who meet on a night out and end up finding the cure to heartache with some no-strings-attached fun.
The upbeat jam gained tremendous traction online, earning over 25 million views across social media, and continued to rise in popularity with its release. It was then officially sent to country radio with 66 total station adds on March 10. Dickerson’s signature pop country sound comes out in full force and now has countless fans singing along to the chorus that pays tribute to Cyndi Lauper’s iconic “Girls Just Want To Have Fun.”
Reflecting On The Massive Impact Of “Happen To Me”
When asked if he could have ever imagined this song would become the song of the summer, he honestly responded, “I did not think that it was going to be as huge as it is.”
“Honestly, no. I mean, you hope that, but this song really was just, it was coming out when it was supposed to come out anyways and it was just like, oh dude, great song for live show a little energy, a pump me up…I’m glad it’s such a fun song too cause that’s me. That’s my vibe. It’s Russellmania, it’s an RD party, it’s vibes.”
The song become such a staple in his 2025 live shows, that he’s previously found himself giving into the demands of fans and performing it twice on stage.
“It just felt right. We ended with ‘Blue Tacoma’ or whatever, and I didn’t feel like the night was done. We had to play it again,” he explained.
Russell Dickerson’s Upcoming ACM Performances
Russell Dickerson is currently preparing to launch the second leg of his RUSSELLMANIA TOUR 2025. Round 2 of the trek is set to bring the hitmaker to amphitheaters across the summer, with direct support from Jake Scott and Niko Moon on select dates. He will then continue the fun with the launch Round 3 in the fall.
Before he can get back on the road, Dickerson will bring his catalog of party anthems to the ACM Whiskey Jam Welcome Party tonight, May 6 in Texas as well as Jelly Roll and Friends special show at Billy Bob’s Texas benefitting ACM Lifitng Lives.
“It’s going to be great. Just a little acoustic jam sesh kicking it off then we’re headed to the Lifting Live stuff with Jelly and the gang,” he shared of the upcoming performances.
2025 ACM Awards Performers And How To Watch
On Thursday, May 8, Russell Dickerson will attend the 60th ACM Awards alongside many friends and fellow members of the country music community.
The night, hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winner Reba McEntire will feature performances by Kelsea Ballerini, Eric Church, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, Blake Shelton, and Lainey Wilson.
A can’t-miss tribute to ACM Songs of the Year from the past six decades will open the show, featuring performances by Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland. Plus, several superstars will come together to deliver must-see collaborations, including Backstreet Boys with Rascal Flatts, Jelly Roll teaming up with Shaboozey, and Brooks & Dunn with Cody Johnson.
The 60th ACM Awards will stream live around the world from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT, exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, reaching audiences in over 240 countries and territories.
More details can be found HERE.
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