Veteran’s Gritty New Music Out Today – July 11 — on Black River Entertainment
Nashville, Tenn. — Black River recording artist and Purple Heart recipient, Scotty Hasting, released his bold new single “Scars” today – July 11. Hasting lays bare a powerful testament to grit, resilience, and survival. With raw honesty, he walks listeners through the physical and emotional scars he’s carried— including the bullets he took while serving in Afghanistan. He doesn’t shy away from the pain. He owns it. He’s not afraid of “Scars.”
Thank God for that vest or I wouldn’t be here right now
I got one on my side laid down a road glide
Damn thing couldn’t slow me down
If you’re feeling froggy meet me out behind the bar
Give ya first swing
You’re gonna need a head start
Seeing stars, before it goes dark
I’ll be locked behind county bars
Ain’t scared of scars
Ain’t scared of scars
Listen to “Scars” now HERE
Watch “Scars” lyric video HERE
“This song came from a conversation that I had with Daniel Ethridge and Cole Phillips about the scars, both physical and mental, that were left after being shot,” says Hasting. “We all bear scars, some are just unseen. That shouldn’t stop us from living life to the fullest.”
Penned by Hasting alongside Daniel Ethridge and Cole Phillips, the tough and gritty “Scars” is the high-octane follow-up to his recently released cover of “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival. He first performed this song when he stepped into the coveted Circle for his Grand Ole Opry debut on July 28, 2024 after being personally invited by Gary Sinise to help the Opry celebrate 30 years of “Forrest Gump,” and earned multiple standing ovations from the sold-out crowd. In May, Hasting honored our nation’s fallen heroes with his debut national television performance, sharing his songs “I’m America” and “Red, White, and Blue” during The National Memorial Day Concert on PBS and the National Memorial Day Parade where he shared his powerful story of military service with the American Veterans Center.
Continuing his mission to help others find healing through music, Hasting inspires audiences nationwide. For more information and tour dates, please visit scottyhasting.com and follow Scotty Hasting on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.