Chris Janson Shares Acoustic Performance of Emotional Track, ‘Hawaii on Me’

Janson co-wrote the poignant track alongside his wife, Kelly.

Lauren Jo Black

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June 28, 2021

Chris Janson

Chris Janson recently shared a four-song acoustic release featuring fan-favorite tracks from his latest album, Real Friends.

Among the tracks included on Stripped Down Acoustics is his chart-topping “Done” and “Waitin’ on 5.”

“Performing songs in an acoustic setting is how most of the songs I write begin,” Janson says. “I am excited to present these tracks the way they were initially created.”

Also featured on the four-song project is the emotional “Hawaii on Me.” Along with the recorded version, Janson shared a special acoustic performance video bringing the tender song to life.

“I wrote this song with my wife, Kelly, and it’s a special one for sure,” he explains. “It’s based on a true story about a father who told his family before he passed away, ‘Don’t be sad. Please promise me you’ll keep our tradition of going on family vacations and enjoy Hawaii on me.’”

Click above to watch.

Fans can catch Chris Janson on the road throughout the summer and fall. Click HERE to visit his official website for tour information.

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Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.