Summary
Willie Nelson and Margo Price are actively encouraging their fans in Texas and Tennessee to participate in the upcoming congressional elections by voting for Democratic candidates. In a video filmed on Nelson’s tour bus, they highlight the importance of local races, particularly emphasizing the candidacies of Colin Allred against Ted Cruz in Texas and Gloria Johnson against Marsha Blackburn in Tennessee.
The artists, both board members of Farm Aid, underscore the significance of these elections amidst the focus on the presidential race. Nelson expresses confidence in Allred’s ability to represent all Texans, while Price advocates for Johnson’s commitment to addressing gun reform in response to recent tragedies. With the voter registration deadline approaching on October 7, they urge fans to make a voting plan and emphasize the need for higher voter turnout, particularly in Tennessee, which has the lowest participation rates in the nation. Their call to action is framed not just as a civic duty but as a personal responsibility to shape a better future for their communities.
Sep. 25 / Billboard “ While many people are firmly focused on the tight presidential contest between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump,...
Willie Nelson, Margo Price Tell Texas and Tennessee Fans to Vote Democrats into Congress
Sep. 24 / Rolling Stone “ Willie Nelson and Margo Price encouraged their fans in Texas and Tennessee to register to vote and cast a ballot in favor of the states’ respective...
