Ian Munsick is gaining attention with his Western interpretation of Sabrina Carpenter’s hit song, “Espresso.” The Wyoming-born artist is well-known for his dynamic live performances and his talent for transforming popular songs into country and western versions.
In the past, Munsick has shared country-style covers of tracks like Britney Spears’ “Toxic” and Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams.” Recently, during his headlining Horses Are Faster Tour, he performed his rendition of the 2024 hit “Espresso,” leading fans to crown him “the king of covers.”
With his unique Western twist on the well-known song, Munsick told the audience, “A little Sabrina Carpenter! We’re staying up late tonight, baby!” The crowd enthusiastically joined in, singing along and cheering when Munsick and his band incorporated dance moves into the show.
This version of “Espresso” received positive feedback after Munsick posted a clip of the performance on social media, captioning it, “Someone had to do it.” Fans flocked to the comments, praising the performance. One concertgoer remarked, “This is probably one of the more iconic things I’ve ever seen live,” while another noted, “I didn’t know I needed this in my life till right now.”
“Espresso” has become a major success for Carpenter, currently boasting 1.9 billion streams on Spotify.