ERNEST & Morgan Wallen, Flower Shops | Dazzling Duets

In the 14^th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), country musicians ERNEST and Morgan Wallen collaborate on “Flower Shops.” 

Sometimes, two is better than one! That is the case when it comes to Dazzling Duets! On Dazzling Duets, we highlight striking songs performed by two artists collaborating. These duets can be from any musical style, making Dazzling Duets a flexible, versatile column. In the 14^th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), ERNEST and Morgan Wallen collaborate on “Flower Shops”. Let the dazzle begin!

Country singer-songwriter ERNEST (Ernest Keith Smith) struck gold, assisted by fellow country musician Morgan Wallen, with “Flower Shops”. “Flower Shops” is the sixth track from Smith’s debut 2022 album, FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM). The single performed modestly on the pop charts; it peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite a so-so pop showing, this delightful country duet was certified multiplatinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Smith, Ben Burgess, and Mark Holman composed the floral song. Joey Moi produced it.

“Flower Shops” is set in a lilting, compound duple (6/8) meter.  It features well-rounded production and a lovely musical accompaniment. It commences with a gorgeous instrumental introduction that features acoustic guitar and pedal steel.  ERNEST draws first blood, delivering a radiant vocal performance during the first verse. His vocals are expressive, nuanced, and quite refined; You can hear his sincerity via his tone. “It’s a beautiful day, she’s been cryin’ all day,” Smith sings, and adds, “This bender’s been bendin’, it’s hell-bound to break / My baby’s had all she can take.” ERNEST also sings the first chorus. The chorus, excerpted earlier, is bigger and louder than the verse. The melody is tuneful, while the lyrics are quite memorable.

“Mister, I’ll take your roses

If you cut off the thorns, she can’t take no more

I’ll buy violets and daisies to hide all the crazy

It’s gonna take all you’ve got

Aw, it’s a bad day for love

But a good day for flower shops.”

Morgan Wallen takes the reins during the second verse. His voice starkly contrasts ERNEST’s. He’s grittier and incorporates more twang. Compared to ERNEST, his voice cuts more. “Well, I took some pills, and she took the dogs,” Wallen sings, and adds, miserably, “Aw, it’s all gone to hell, she’s gone to her mom’s.” What a bummer.  Like Smith before him, he performs the second chorus. Following the second chorus, there is a delightful instrumental interlude, led by that tearful pedal steel. The bridge section, performed by both musicians, save for one phrase, contrasts the verse and chorus (“Roses are red, violets are blue / I don’t need one, I need one million to… to get you”). ERNEST and Wallen continue collaborating in the final chorus, harmonizing sublimely. Their vocals mesh incredibly well. Ultimately, “Flower Shops” is a magnificent country duet by ERNEST and Morgan Wallen.  Yes, it’s sad, but their heartache and pain is our listening pleasure.  Indeed, it is a “good day for flower shops.”

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ERNEST » FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM) » Big Loud Records » 2022

ERNEST & Morgan Wallen, Flower Shops: Dazzling Duets No. 14 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Big Loud Records; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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