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Cole Swindell recently released a powerful ballad titled “Make Heaven Crowded,” which he revealed was inspired by the shocking death of Charlie Kirk. This week, Swindell performed the heartfelt song on Fox & Friends in honor of what would have been the 32nd birthday of the Turning Point USA co-founder.
Joined by his full band, the country star took the stage on Tuesday (Oct. 14), and poured his heart out through the faith-driven performance. His voice was filled with emotion while delivering the lyrics that prompts listeners to imagine a world where prayers outweigh conflict and violence.
“What if churches had a longer line outside/ Than all them bars on Friday nights? What if people prayed for people who ain’t on their side? What if good ran off the bad? Them streets of gold up there’d be packed/ This whole world would look a lot better than we found it/ If we make Heaven crowded,” he sings.
Accompanied by soft drums, keyboard melodies, and delicate guitar strums, Swindell’s vocals were elevated by the rich harmonies of his backup singers. At the very end of the performance, he leaned into he mic once more to say, “Happy birthday, Charlie.”
“Make Heaven Crowded” was penned by the Georgia native with Greylan James, Joel Hutsell, and Blake Pendergrass and released on September 20, just 10 days after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The conservative activist was just 31 years old when he was fatally shot on Sept. 10 during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University.
This incident clearly struck a chord with Cole Swindell, but it was Kirk’s widow’s words that ultimately inspired the title and message of the song.
When Erika Kick spoke publicly for the first time following her husband’s passing, she said the memorable line, “Charlie, you are alongside Jesus right now, doing what you always wanted to do. Making heaven crowded, right? That’s what it’s all about.”
After writing the tune inspired by her words, Swindell shared it with the world and quickly realized just how great of an impact it was having on fans. Once it officially hit streaming platforms, the song achieved “unbelievable” success, according to the country star. It rose to No. 2 on the all-genre chart and claimed the No. 1 spot on the country chart.
Cole Swindell responded with a heartfelt video thanking fans for all their support.
“I just wanted to say thanks again because it truly does mean the world… supporting me, my music, but this is bigger than that. This is bigger than anything I’ve ever been a part of musically because of the message,” he said on Instagram.
Shortly after, he got to showcase the song again when he joined Brandon Lake on stage as a surprise guest during a recent show.
His latest performance on Fox & Friends comes amid his Happy Hour Sad Tour. The headline will close with a three-night run across Florida at the end of October.
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Ashland Craft brings her fiery breakup anthem “Kick Rocks Cowboy” to life in a sassy, star-studded new music video.
Directed by Quinton Cooke, the video follows Craft on a quest to find the ultimate cowboy, with viral star Orry “Cornbread Cowboi” Lee, reality TV personality and country artist Logan Crosby, and country singer and real-life saddle bronc rider Chancey Williams all trying to win her over. Craft takes on multiple roles as the panel of judges, each with a bold personality of their own, showing off her acting chops while appearing as herself throughout the fun, tongue-in-cheek clip.
“The making of the ‘Kick Rocks Cowboy’ music video was the most fun I’ve had making a video to date,” Craft shared. “I loved Quinton’s concept right from the jump and I could not stop laughing practically the entire day of shooting. Chancey, Logan and Orry were perfect for their roles and kept the entire day full of energy and were SO hilarious and kind! I’m so thankful for everyone who was a part of making this video happen!”
“I had a ball making this video with Ashland,” Cornbread Cowboi said. “From the time we started til the time we finished it was just a heck of a good time. Folks are really gonna dig the song and enjoy the show that Ashland puts on in the music video and I was glad to be a part of it.”
“I’m so excited for the world to see Ashland’s new music video,” Crosby added. “I met Ashland when I moved to town a few years ago and she has not only been a close friend of mine, but she has constantly worked very hard to achieve her goals in this industry. I think she is one of the most talented people in Music City and I cannot wait to see what she does next!”
“I had a blast being a part of the new Ashland Craft video,” Williams admitted. “I love the way she used her sharp wit and humor to call out the wannabes and highlight the true American Cowboy!”
“Kick Rocks Cowboy” is currently at country radio and appears on Craft’s sophomore album, Dive Bar Beauty Queen, released earlier this year. Written by Craft alongside Jonathan Singleton and Shane Minor, the clever track takes aim at the so-called cowboys who talk the talk but can’t walk the walk. They might have the boots, hat, and “pearlsnap buttoned down,” but underneath it all, they’re missing what it takes to be considered a true cowboy.
Country Now went behind-the-scenes of the music video, which was filmed in East Nashville. Click above to watch.
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