Dairy Queen launches ‘Josh Abbott Meal’ in collaboration with Texas country singer

Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman
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Josh Abbott reaches for a steak finger as he enjoys his favorite childhood meal at Dairy Queen.
Josh Abbott reaches for a steak finger as he enjoys his favorite childhood meal at Dairy Queen.

Dairy Queen is partnering with country singer Josh Abbott once again to bring a one-of-a-kind meal − and it's only available in Texas.

Here's what we know.

'Josh Abbott Meal' at Dairy Queen

Beginning April 29 through May 26, participating Dairy Queens in Texas will offer Josh Abbott's favorite childhood meal − appropriately called the "Josh Abbott Meal."

Dairy Queen's "Josh Abbott Meal" includes a 4-piece Steak Finger Country Basket, a mini M&M’s® Milk Chocolate Blizzard® Treat, a refreshing Iced Tea, and a collectible limited-edition Josh Abbott cup.
Dairy Queen's "Josh Abbott Meal" includes a 4-piece Steak Finger Country Basket, a mini M&M’s® Milk Chocolate Blizzard® Treat, a refreshing Iced Tea, and a collectible limited-edition Josh Abbott cup.

“I am from a little town called Idalou outside of Lubbock, Texas and Dairy Queen was always my go to spot growing up,” reminisced Josh Abbott, lead singer of the Josh Abbott Band. “Whether I was heading to Dairy Queen after a basketball or football game, or going to Dairy Queen with my Grandpa, I have a lot of great memories with the brand.”

The "Josh Abbott Meal" includes a 4-piece Steak Finger Country Basket, a mini M&M’s® Milk Chocolate Blizzard® Treat, a refreshing Iced Tea, and a collectible limited-edition Josh Abbott cup.

Abbott told Dairy Queen he was drawn to the steak finger basket as a kid because it was unique.

“You can go to a lot of places with burgers or chicken, but Dairy Queen has the variety, and I loved the steak fingers,” the country singer said.

The "Josh Abbott Meal" includes a collectible limited-edition Josh Abbott cup.
The "Josh Abbott Meal" includes a collectible limited-edition Josh Abbott cup.

This isn't the first collaboration between Dairy Queen and Abbott. In June 2022, Abbott rerecorded the iconic DQ jingle, which ends with, "That's what I like about Texas."

Where is Idalou, Texas?

Josh Abbott grew up in Idalou, a small town outside of Lubbock. It's also the title of one of his band's songs.

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: 'Josh Abbott Meal' at Dairy Queen available in Texas for limited time