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
"Summer Wind" (2018) "Vote 'Em Out" (2018)

"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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Stewart,Shelby (September 28, 2020). "Willie Nelson encourages fans to 'Vote 'Em Out' in new video". Chron. Hearst Newspapers. Retrieved September 30, 2020.