Multi-platinum, 3x JUNO Award-winning country entertainer Brett Kissel puts it all on the line in his latest music video for “Cowboys and Dreamers”, which premiered exclusively on Holler Country. Now playing on Australian country radio, the high-octane visual blurs the line between artist and adrenaline junkie — featuring Kissel performing in front of live bull riding, and in true cowboy fashion, climbing onto a bull himself.
Directed by Travis Nesbitt, the video is a stunning match for the song’s gritty intensity and unshakable spirit, offering a glimpse into Kissel’s evolution as both a storyteller and showman.
“Cowboys and Dreamers” is a powerful anthem about resilience and pushing forward, no matter the odds. With a bold, edgier sound, the track showcases Kissel’s dynamic vocal range and sonic confidence, pairing emotionally charged lyrics with an undeniable momentum. It’s a song that leans into the rawness of ambition — a rallying cry for anyone chasing something bigger than themselves.
"I've filmed lots of videos in my career but this by far was the most intense. Standing in a rodeo arena with bull riding right behind me is something I will never forget,” Kissel shares. "Trying to focus on the words and sing into the camera is hard enough, meanwhile you have to run for your life when a bull is running at you. And then all that adrenaline matched with the mad respect I have for these riders, I just decided to ride one myself. It was crazy, but what a rush. And now it's a big piece of the video!"
The single is lifted from Let Your Horses Run — Kissel’s most elevated and personal record to date. The album marks a pivotal moment in his career, pushing beyond the familiar to explore deeper stories and more expansive sonic territory. From classic country foundations to modern textures, Let Your Horses Run is a bold declaration of growth, drive, and artistic reinvention.
With its cinematic edge and fearless energy, the “Cowboys and Dreamers” video underscores what makes Brett Kissel one of country music’s most dynamic voices — unafraid to take risks, unafraid to get real. It’s a bold chapter in a career defined by reinvention and heart, arriving just in time for a quick visit to Australia.
ABOUT BRETT KISSEL:
Known for his charismatic personality, dynamic stage presence, and unique musical style, Brett Kissel has soared to the top of the Canadian country music charts as one of the nation’s most celebrated entertainers. With 23x CCMA Awards, 3x JUNO Awards, 2x Gold-certified albums, 12x Gold singles, 5x Platinum singles, and an impressive 19x Top-10 radio hits (including 4x #1s), his track record speaks volumes.
Kissel has toured alongside Brad Paisley and Garth Brooks, and collaborated with legends and genre-bending artists including Charley Pride, Dave Mustaine, Nelly, 98°, and Cooper Alan. Following the year-long, four-album rollout of The Compass Project and a nationwide tour, Kissel now steps into an elevated new era with Let Your Horses Run — a fearless, unrelenting body of work showcasing his sharpest song-writing and boldest artistic instincts yet.