Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Watch George Strait perform “Blame It On Mexico” drum cover with Joey McNew on drums!
Enjoy this classic country performance of one of George Strait’s early hits. Filmed live, this version puts a spotlight on the amazing energy and musicianship, especially Joey McNew’s drum work in this drum cover.
Song: Blame It On Mexico
Artist: George Strait
Featuring: Joey McNew on drums
Genre: Classic Country, Honky Tonk
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0:00 Intro
0:10 First Verse
0:45 Drum Fill Breakdown
1:30 Solo Section
2:15 Final Chorus
Don’t forget to like, comment, and share if you love classic country!
***Disclosure***
This video is recorded with a Drumless track. The drums you hear are of the sounds that Joey played, not the original drummer. The original drum track played and recorded in the original version was not used in this video.
Video recorded @ 360 Drum Cube in Nashville, TN, by Joey McNew
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Subscribe Here: youtube.com/channel/UCft5ZI3Ov6cks_i38F7pssg?sub_confirmation=1
The Drum kit used in the YouTube Drum Cover videos is the Roland TD-30KV.
KIT CONFIGURATION
Drum Sound Module - TD-30 module x 1
V-Kick - KD-140-BC x 1
V-Pad (Snare) - PD-128S-BC x 1
V-Pad (TOM1, TOM2) - PD-108-BC x 2
V-Pad (TOM3, TOM4) - PD-128-BC x 2
V-Hi-Hat - VH-13-MG x 1
V-Cymbal Crash CY-14C-MG x 4
V-Cymbal Ride - CY-15R-MG x 1
Roland BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad x 3
Drum Stand - MDS-25 x 1
Pearl P3002D Eliminator Demon Drive Double Bass Drum Pedals
Recommended Playlists:
Drum Covers by Joey McNew - youtube.com/watch?v=N6y3bMIOvEo&list=PLgSq7n4tzPCr-q4aL4lPTaj38nmV8mZ_U
Country Drum Covers - youtube.com/watch?v=9jrj_a1htEk&list=PLgSq7n4tzPCq0ztAaohwBXuZzyFDtWoMO
Classic Country - youtube.com/watch?v=pO2G2PpHufY&list=PLgSq7n4tzPCqzgrtwNh9INUU-0vqSebKC
Joey's Favorites - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgSq7n4tzPCpwtvcuM26DhTzcJpsSLZ8g
Drum Tracks - (Drum Only Videos) - youtube.com/watch?v=300Ylq4vUps&list=PLgSq7n4tzPCpJQF7T6UpEXDoem0vby3i7
**Copyright Statement* This video is not intended to infringe any copyright laws in any way. This is for the sole purpose of entertainment and or education only; no profit is gained from this. It is the copyrighted property of its respective owner(s) These videos are for Education Only. **
Lyrics:
Subscribe Here: youtube.com/channel/UCft5ZI3Ov6cks_i38F7pssg?sub_confirmation=1 If you enjoy the drum covers, original tracks, and behind-the-kit content on **Joey McNew (Drummer)**, consider supporting the channel with a *Buy Me a Coffee*. Your support helps keep the videos coming, covers studio costs, and lets me spend more time creating drum content for you. Every coffee goes straight back into the channel—thanks for watching, listening, and supporting the music 🥁☕
Wanna buy me a Coffee?
buymeacoffee.com/joeymcnew
Watch George Strait perform “Blame It On Mexico” drum cover with Joey McNew on drums!
Enjoy this classic country performance of one of George Strait’s early hits. Filmed live, this version puts a spotlight on the amazing energy and musicianship, especially Joey McNew’s drum work in this drum cover.
Song: Blame It On Mexico
Artist: George Strait
Featuring: Joey McNew on drums
Genre: Classic Country, Honky Tonk
Subscribe for more classic country live performances, rare clips, and musician features!
#GeorgeStrait #CountryMusic #BlameItOnMexico #JoeyMcNew #LiveMusic
0:00 Intro
0:10 First Verse
0:45 Drum Fill Breakdown
1:30 Solo Section
2:15 Final Chorus
Don’t forget to like, comment, and share if you love classic country!
***Disclosure***
This video is recorded with a Drumless track. The drums you hear are of the sounds that Joey played, not the original drummer. The original drum track played and recorded in the original version was not used in this video.
Video recorded @ 360 Drum Cube in Nashville, TN, by Joey McNew
Remember to Like, Share and Comment!
Subscribe Here: youtube.com/channel/UCft5ZI3Ov6cks_i38F7pssg?sub_confirmation=1
The Drum kit used in the YouTube Drum Cover videos is the Roland TD-30KV.
KIT CONFIGURATION
Drum Sound Module - TD-30 module x 1
V-Kick - KD-140-BC x 1
V-Pad (Snare) - PD-128S-BC x 1
V-Pad (TOM1, TOM2) - PD-108-BC x 2
V-Pad (TOM3, TOM4) - PD-128-BC x 2
V-Hi-Hat - VH-13-MG x 1
V-Cymbal Crash CY-14C-MG x 4
V-Cymbal Ride - CY-15R-MG x 1
Roland BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad x 3
Drum Stand - MDS-25 x 1
Pearl P3002D Eliminator Demon Drive Double Bass Drum Pedals
Recommended Playlists:
Drum Covers by Joey McNew - youtube.com/watch?v=N6y3bMIOvEo&list=PLgSq7n4tzPCr-q4aL4lPTaj38nmV8mZ_U
Country Drum Covers - youtube.com/watch?v=9jrj_a1htEk&list=PLgSq7n4tzPCq0ztAaohwBXuZzyFDtWoMO
Classic Country - youtube.com/watch?v=pO2G2PpHufY&list=PLgSq7n4tzPCqzgrtwNh9INUU-0vqSebKC
Joey's Favorites - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgSq7n4tzPCpwtvcuM26DhTzcJpsSLZ8g
Drum Tracks - (Drum Only Videos) - youtube.com/watch?v=300Ylq4vUps&list=PLgSq7n4tzPCpJQF7T6UpEXDoem0vby3i7
**Copyright Statement* This video is not intended to infringe any copyright laws in any way. This is for the sole purpose of entertainment and or education only; no profit is gained from this. It is the copyrighted property of its respective owner(s) These videos are for Education Only. **
Lyrics:
Subscribe Here: youtube.com/channel/UCft5ZI3Ov6cks_i38F7pssg?sub_confirmation=1 If you enjoy the drum covers, original tracks, and behind-the-kit content on **Joey McNew (Drummer)**, consider supporting the channel with a *Buy Me a Coffee*. Your support helps keep the videos coming, covers studio costs, and lets me spend more time creating drum content for you. Every coffee goes straight back into the channel—thanks for watching, listening, and supporting the music 🥁☕
Wanna buy me a Coffee?
buymeacoffee.com/joeymcnew
