Sons carry on the traditions of their fathers. Cole Swindell, a country music artist, breaks down in tears as he discusses his father’s passing and how it affected one of his most memorable songs. There’s never a dry eye in the house, as Swindell honors his father’s memory at every performance.
Swindell visited The Marty Smith Podcast to talk Martin Smith from Outsider about his professional background. The two became close because of their fear of losing their fathers. Dad Smith died in 2008. William Swindell, Swindell’s father, passed away in 2013. Swindell had only signed his record deal six weeks earlier.
Swindell wrote and recorded “You Should Be Here” as he processed his grief. The song eventually became a lament for anyone who had lost a loved one. The song served as a vehicle for listeners like Smith to express the shared grief we all experience as we all experience the loss of a loved one.
“I always say I moved to Nashville to write songs. And country music has always been there for me before I came to this town,’ says Swindell. “Now I know that I have written at least one that has touched people and helped them through a difficult time. When we wrote it, I thought of my father. But I knew I couldn’t be alone.”
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Over the Labor Day weekend, the father of rural newcomer Cole Swindell has died suddenly. The “Chillin’ It” singer announced the information on his Twitter page, along with a cute old photo of the two of them.
“Please keep my family in your prayers”, he added. “Thanks for all the love, messages and support already.”
Cole Swindell on the effect of his song
Another Cole Swindell song, “Dad’s Old Number,” has just been released as a tribute to his father. However, “You Should Be Here” is still one of his most famous songs. Moreover, it is one of his most moving. The country music artist wishes his father could recognize the song’s influence.
People in the audience will approach him and share their experiences of loss and grief. Swindell feels he makes a difference in the world with every shared story. They all belong to a club that no one would want to join. But Swindell and his followers are never alone in their loss.
“We wanted to make it recognizable, so that anyone who has experienced it can identify with it. There are so many people who have contacted me because of that number,” Swindell continues. “I always say, my dad, for those who haven’t met him, if he could check out early and inspire a song that would help far more people than he ever met, he would have. That was the kind of man he was.”
In addition, the artist thinks that his father still watches him. Swindell keeps the memories of his father alive as long as he makes music.
“He’s the first person I’ve ever heard play guitar. He’s never been as chasing music as I am, but he’s never forced me to do it. says Swindell. “I know he’s proud. And I get to do it and help other people. He would be more proud of that than the music.”
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He revealed the passing of his mother, Betty Carol Rainey, on Monday, September 13. Cole’s father passed away. William Keith Swindell died unexpectedly in 2013; unfortunately it also happened on September 2nd.
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