“My John Wayne” is out today! I am grateful that this song found its way to my ears and that the legendary songwriters behind it were so kind as to let me record it.

I first heard this song right after the passing of my manager, Mr. Erv Woolsey, and I wanted to record it in honor of him. Great songs allow you to find yourself in the details, and this one does just that.

Chris Stapleton, Jessi Alexander, and Ashley Monroe, thank you for the opportunity to find and share my own story through this beautiful song. It is a reminder to all of us that you can make a lasting impact on someone else’s life by simply being yourself. You can hear it wherever you get your music.