Vote 'Em Out | |
Cover: | Willie Nelson - Voteemout.jpg |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Willie Nelson |
Released: | October 11, 2018 |
Recorded: | 2018 |
Genre: | Country |
Length: | 2:22 |
Label: | Legacy Recordings |
Producer: | Buddy Cannon |
Chronology: | Willie Nelson |
Prev Title: | Summer Wind |
Prev Year: | 2018 |
"Vote 'Em Out" is a single by Willie Nelson, released on October 11, 2018, amidst the 2018 Senate election in Texas.
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]