Tyler Childers, Oneida | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated, Lawrence County, Kentucky-born and bred country singer-songwriter Tyler Childers delivers an authentic, delightful gem with “Oneida.”

“Back when the radio spoke to her heart / Oh girls, they wanna have fun.” Indeed, they do, Tyler Childers. The Grammy-nominated Kentucky-born and bred country artist returns with another top-notch song, “Oneida”, which appears on his 2025 album, Snipe Hunter.  Childers wrote “Oneida” while Rick Rubin, one of the best in the game, across multiple genres, produced it.

“Oneida, I know that I’m younger than most

But I’m willing if you’ve got the time

To buy us some wine.”

From the beginning, Tyler Childers is on autopilot.  The songwriting is spot-on from the thoughtful, narrative approach to the endearing, engaging, and tuneful chorus excerpted above. Not only are the lyrics delightful, but so are Childers’ vocals.  He delivers a commanding, dynamic, nuanced, and powerful vocal performance. His tone is elite. Adding to the excellence is the sound of the record – the marvelous accompaniment.  Things begin simply with an acoustic guitar.  Gradually, the instrumental builds up, adding bass, piano, steel guitar, accordion, fiddle, and last but not least, drums.  During the marvelous instrumental section following the second chorus and preceding the third and final verse, Jesse Wells delivers a sweet fiddle solo.  With “Oneida”, Childers continues to prove that he is not only one of the Bluegrass state’s finest country musicians but also among the elite in the genre. This song checks off all the boxes, delivering a truly authentic brand of country music.