Hootie & the Blowfish were one of the biggest bands of the 1990s with such hits as "Hold My Hand" and "Only Wanna Be With You" from their 1994 debut albumCracked Rear View. It went on to sell more than 20 million units, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. While the band issued an album in 2019 and regrouped for a tour that year to commemorate the 25th anniversary ofCracked Rear View, it's been years since the band has had a hit, as singerDarius Ruckerhas pursued a successful career as a country artist. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Now, however, Hootie & the Blowfish are back on the charts courtesy ofScotty McCreery. TheAmerican Idolalum features the band on his new single "Bottle Rockets." The song debuted at No. 30 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart this week, which matches the band's previous high on that chart, when their song "Hold On" also reached No. 30 in 2019. If "Bottle Rockets" sounds familiar to you, it may be because the song samples Hootie & the Blowfish's monster hit "Hold My Hand" and features the band. Related: Country Star Scotty McCreery Explains How Collab With Iconic '90s Rock Band Came to Be Fans took to the comments ofYouTubeto voice their approval on the collaboration and the revival of Hootie & the Blowfish. "Love that Hootie & The Blowfish are back on the radio. Saw them on tour last summer and they are still great," wrote one. "Why hasn't this been done before?! Definitely THE song of Summer '25😊❤," wrote another. "This is great. Kept a classic 90s balanced and combined it with a great song. Well done," a third fan enthused. '90s Rockers Are Back With Surprise Hit Collab With 'American Idol' Alumfirst appeared on Parade on May 27, 2025
