"It is important that we ensure the right for EVERY American to vote and vote safely," Nelson said in a statement. "Laws making it more difficult for people to vote are Un-American & are intended to punish poor people, people of color, the elderly & disabled...why? If you can't win by playing the rules, then it's you & your platform - not everyone else's ability to vote."
Beto O'Rourke shared a video of Nelson's performance.
"If you don't like who's in there vote 'em out, that's what Election Day is all about," Nelson sings. "And the biggest gun we got is called the ballot box. If you don't like who's in there vote 'em out."
The studio version, written with and produced by Buddy Cannon, teams Nelson with sons Lukas and Micah.
Nelson has drawn criticism from some fans for his support of O'Rourke, though the country legend has never been shy about speaking his mind.
During a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the talk show host asked Nelson if he was bothered by people boycotting his music in response to his support of O'Rourke. Nelson responded:"No not really. It's their prerogative. I might not like their music either, you know, so I don't hold any grudges against people."
The country music singer also noted that this wasn't the first time he's backed a political candidate. In the past, Nelson has thrown his support behind Ross Perot and Dennis Kucinich.
This story originally ran on Oct. 1, 2018. It was updated on Aug. 2, 2021.
"Vote 'Em Out" Lyrics:
If you don't like who's in there, vote 'em out That's what Election Day is all about The biggest gun we've got Is called "the ballot box" So if you don't like who's in there, vote 'em out
Vote 'em out (vote 'em out) Vote 'em out (vote 'em out) And when they're gone we'll sing and dance and shout Bring some new ones in And we'll start that show again And if you don't like who's in there, vote 'em out
If it's a bunch of clowns you voted in Election Day is comin' 'round again If you don't like it now If it's more than you'll allow If you don't like who's in there, vote 'em out
Vote 'em out (vote 'em out) Vote 'em out (vote 'em out) And when they're gone we'll sing and dance and shout Bring some new ones in And we'll start the show again And if you don't like who's in there, vote 'em out
Vote 'em out (vote 'em out) Vote 'em out (vote 'em out) That's what Election Day is all about The biggest gun we've got Is called "the ballot box" So if you don't like who's in there, vote 'em out If you don't like who's in there, well vote 'em out
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