"Vote 'Em Out" is a single by

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, released on October 11, 2018, amidst the 2018 Senate election in Texas.

Background

In June 2018, Willie Nelson released a public statement criticizing the

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. During his annual Fourth of July Picnic, Nelson was joined on stage by

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, 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. On September 29, 2018 Nelson offered a free concert in

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, supporting O'Rourke's campaign efforts. At the end of the concert, Nelson debuted his new song "Vote 'Em Out". The track was released as a single on October 11. On September 25, 2020 Nelson released an animated video on

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for "Vote 'Em Out" featuring cartoon characters are seen casting their ballots.

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