Cole Swindell has released the song “Make Heaven Crowded,” co-written by Swindell, Greylan James, Joel Hutsell, Blake Pendergrass and produced by James and Zach Abend. The track was directly inspired by Erika Kirk’s remarks after her husband, conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, was killed last month.
Swindell shares: “Being a new dad with a fresh perspective on the world, I was inspired by Erika’s [Kirk] speech A phrase I had heard before, but I hadn’t heard it in a moment like that. It literally stopped me in my tracks and ultimately moved me to write ‘Make Heaven Crowded’. The heartbreak I felt, and still feel, for her and their kids was so heavy, thinking about my wife and baby girl. I knew I had to get those feelings out of my heart and head and down on paper. But when I released a social clip of performing a few of the lyrics, the response was unlike any reaction I’ve ever had to a song. It’s truly amazing what music is able to do, especially when real life inspires it. Writing songs has always been something that has helped me express thoughts and feelings, and I don’t know if folks know how much it helps me when it connects, and I know I am not alone in those same fears and feelings. This may be the most important song of my career, and I’m ok with that.”
Cole added, “To be able to write this song with Joel Hutsell (one of my best friends and longtime guitar player), Greylan James ( co-wrote Forever To Me & Dale Jr.), and Blake Pendergrass is really special. As songwriters, I feel like it’s our job to try to put things into words that could help someone.”
Stream ‘Make Heaven Crowded’ – HERE.
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