Yeah, she kept them safe from harm According to the Tennessean, Stapleton wrote the song shortly after the dog died. One Twitter user commented, "This song is precious. "I told her she was a good dog / And I told her goodbye / Run, Maggie, run / With the heart of a rebel child / Run Maggie, run / Be just as free as you are wild," Stapleton sings accompanied by his wife's vocals. Such a sweet way to honor Maggie and all those faithful companions we have lost," while another added, "Tears streaming-watching this with our girls Marlo and Peach Love, love, love!!! The unfortunate reality is that many people have outlived our beloved pets, and losing a pet is truly like losing a member of your family. However, the country music news siteThe Boot had it covered. Perri Ormont Blumberg is a former senior staff writer for Southern Living's News Team. Chris Stapleton & Miranda Lambert Team Up For 'Maggie's Song - iHeart Chris Stapleton Performed Heartbreaking Tribute to Family Dog, 'Maggie Songfacts: Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane bid farewell to their beloved family dog in 2019 when she passed away aged 14. Stapleton later told NPR that he teared up when tracking his vocals for the song. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. And told her we were taking her home, Run, Maggie run Chris Stapleton's Starting Over Tracklisting. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I had a revelation as the tractor dug a hole. Due to COVID-19 precautions, performers were scattered across several different locations, with Stapleton singing at the famous Bluebird Cafe, where many a star has gotten their start (and incidentally inspiring Lamberts song Bluebird). That a dog has a soul Chris Stapleton Opens Up On Late Dog Maggie: "She - Whiskey Riff We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Brace yourself for a flood of feelings, and listen below. We're a toss-up between "Maggie's Song" and "Arkansas.". ", And one tweet aptly called that "'Maggies Song'should come with a warning label! That's probably one of the most personal things. You can catch the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 18, 2021 on CBS at 8 p.m. But I loved that dog for sure. Chris Stapleton 'Maggie's Song' at 2021 ACM Awards - Billboard As big fans ofmusic in general, especially country music, we here atDog ODayappreciated this tribute to a beloved canine, though Wesley did not see it live asAmerican Idol was still going on at the time. Chronicling the heartbreak people go through when losing their four-legged friends, Stapleton's song is a moving testament to the impact a dog can have on our lives. .css-2x3ibz{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-family:Kepler,Helvetica,Arial,Serif;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:normal;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-2x3ibz:hover{color:link-hover;}}Short Mother-Daughter Quotes to Touch Her Heart, Singer Bonnie Raitt Reveals "Medical Situation", Why Luke Bryan Called Out Taylor Swift on TikTok, 24 Celebrities Reveal Their Favorite Books, Here's the Most Haunted Place in Every State, Book to Movie Adaptations Coming Out in 2023, The Best Independent Bookstore in Every State, Get to Know HGTV Stars Dave and Jenny Marrs, See Kelly Reilly's Post About Yellowstone Co-Star.