Don McLean, who is no stranger to making headlines, released his latest album, 'American Boys,' last week, appeared at The White House State Dinner for President Ruto of Kenya, and won a Silver Telly award for his Don McLean: American Troubadour documentary, which aired on RFD-TV.  

“This has been a busy week! I am thrilled to have new music out there,” says McLean.  “I have been working on this album for a few years, and it's finally out!  Plus, I was at The White House. What else could be better?”

As part of McLean’s new album and on the heels of the 5th anniversary of George Floyd’s death, McLean is releasing a lyric video to the song The Ballad of George Floyd. Watch here.

“Yes, I knew and know this song would be controversial to put out there, but it is exactly what I was feeling when I wrote it, and as an artistic, creative person, I just couldn’t let my feelings go,” adds McLean. “I truly could hear George crying out for his mother as I wrote the song.”

McLean, who has brought home many awards throughout his 50-year career, can add another accolade to his ever-growing list with the Silver win in the Best Documentary (Long-Form) category. This marks McLean's 12th Telly award win throughout the years.

“Things are really exciting. I love all of this. For the first time in a long time, I feel so much energy and excitement surrounding my life’s work,” continues McLean.  “My manager, Kirt Webster, keeps coming up with these ideas, and then we bring them home. It is absolutely great.”

To listen to the ‘American Boys’ album, visit orcd.co/DonMcLeanAmericanBoys. A limited number of signed vinyl albums is also available for purchase from donmclean.com.

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