Elvie Shane

For too many people -- in the United States and beyond -- opioid dependence is a devastating fact of life.

The singer's next record is due out in April, but before that, he's launching a mini-tour to share his new music.

Jelly Roll has helped him get more comfortable advocating openly for prison reform and addiction support organizations.

Shane digs deep into his darkest moments and emerges with love and forgiveness in his new song.

Some of these songs will have you reaching for the tissues.

He's also not shy about asking for his share.

'Backslider,' due out Oct. 29, is a collection of personal stories that speak to universal experiences.

Add Brooks and Dunn to the country music acts that have decided to go forward with a 2021 tour.

There's much more to the singer behind one of the viral hits of the year.

Step kids everywhere are showing their step parents both versions of the song 'My Boy' by Elvie Shane and it's bringing everyone to tears.