Vote 'Em Out
| "Vote 'Em Out" | ||||
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| Single by Willie Nelson | ||||
| Released | October 11, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:22 | |||
| Label | Legacy Recordings | |||
| Songwriter | Willie Nelson | |||
| Producer | Buddy Cannon | |||
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"Vote 'Em Out" is a single by Willie Nelson, released on October 11, 2018, amidst the 2018 Senate election in Texas.
Background
[edit | edit source]In June 2018, Willie Nelson released a public statement criticizing the Trump administration family separation policy.[1] During his annual Fourth of July Picnic, Nelson was joined on stage by Beto O'Rourke, a candidate in the 2018 Senate election in Texas. Nelson later gave his endorsement to O'Rourke, amid criticism from the conservative part of his fan base.[2]
On September 29, 2018 Nelson offered a free concert in Austin, Texas, supporting O'Rourke's campaign efforts. At the end of the concert, Nelson debuted his new song "Vote 'Em Out".[3] The track was released as a single on October 11.[1]
On September 25, 2020 Nelson released an animated video on YouTube for "Vote 'Em Out" featuring cartoon characters are seen casting their ballots.[4]
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