First appearance on Fox: Florida country music star releases cheering song Governor Ron DeSantis Touting the governor's leadership, the president's campaign insists it will be displayed in all future events.
Billie Dean, who has three gold-certified albums and 11 Billboard Country Music top hits and is a member of the Florida Music Hall of Fame, recorded a song called “Never Back Down” that DeSantis' team It was used to create a music video to support the. .
“The battle is tough, you have to stand your ground, and if you still believe in the American dream, never back down, never back down, never back down, and if you still believe in living free, never back down.” I won’t back down,” Dean sings. in her song.
The song continues, “They humiliate us and attack everything we hold dear just because we love our country. They're ashamed of our flag, they're ashamed of our family, so why on earth are they still living here?”
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Billy Dean and Governor DeSantis (Getty Images)
“I'm a Florida native, I live in Florida, and I've lived the American dream,” Dean, who was nominated for a Grammy in 1992 for his song “Somewhere In My Broken Heart,” told Fox News Digital on Wednesday. “My father served in World War II and lost two brothers, Harold Mason Dean and Robert Lloyd Dean. They sacrificed their dreams so that I could live my own.” My father didn't want me to serve my country with guns and bullets, but I can serve with guns and bullets.''My pen, paper, and guitar. ”
“Ron DeSantis is not just the governor of Florida, he is the governor of America, and he inspired me to write and record a song as a message to all those who put power and party above country. We cannot escape without a fight. We have a duty to our veterans to never retreat.”
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Florida Governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks at the Iowa Republican Party's 2023 Lincoln Dinner held at the Iowa Event Center on July 28, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa. ((Photo credit: SERGIO FLORES/AFP via Getty Images))
Dean's song marks the second time in about a year that the star musician has publicly endorsed his political cause. 2022 Lynyrd Skynyrd lead vocalist Johnny Van Zandt and his brother Donnie Van Zandt of 38 Special I wrote “Sweet Florida” With lyrics promoting DeSantis' leadership.
“We have to thank Governor DeSantis for standing up for what he believes in and believing in him…He's been a great governor for us,” Johnny told Fox & Friends at the time. told.
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Dean, left, and Rodgers sing the final song. Country music artist Kenny Rogers performs at the Sovereign Performing Arts Center during his 2010 Christmas & Hits Tour. ((Photo by: Jeremy Drey/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images))
The song's release comes less than a week until Monday's Iowa caucuses, when voters take part in the first election of the 2024 presidential election cycle.
DeSantis currently holds 16.4% support in Iowa, according to Real Clear Politics. poll averageis a close second to former Ambassador Nikki Haley at 16.6%, and lower than former President Donald Trump at 52.2%.
