Vote 'Em Out

"Vote 'Em Out"
"Vote 'Em Out"
Single by Willie Nelson
Released	October 11, 2018
Recorded	2018
Genre	Country
Length	2:22
Label	Legacy Recordings
Songwriter(s)	Willie Nelson
Producer(s)	Buddy Cannon
Willie Nelson singles chronology

"Vote 'Em Out" is a single by Willie Nelson, released on October 11, 2018, amidst the 2018 Senate election in Texas.

Background

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]

Sources

^ ^a ^b Hudak, Joseph (October 11, 2018). "Hear Willie Nelson's Studio Version of New Song 'Vote 'Em Out'". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media LLC. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
^ Taylor, David (September 14, 2018). "Willie Nelson upsets fans with plans to perform at Beto O'Rourke rally". The Guardian. Guardian News Media Limited. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
^ Hughes, Hillary (September 30, 2018). "Willie Nelson Performs New "Vote 'Em Out" Song for Beto O'Rourke Rally". Billboard. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
^ Stewart,Shelby (September 28, 2020). "Willie Nelson encourages fans to 'Vote 'Em Out' in new video". Chron. Hearst Newspapers. Retrieved September 30, 2020.