Elvie Shane recorded My Boy seven or eight times prior to finding the version that s becoming a hit at country radio. The song even went viral once, long before it started to form a silver lining around the cloud of the pandemic.
What s next, Shane admits, scares him. Or, at least, it scared him at one time. The ballad tells a stepfather s story of love and understanding in a way that s likely to bring tears to your eyes. It s specific and unique and presents a challenge when it s time to pivot to his next single. Talking to Taste of Country, Shane admits he didn t fully express his hesitation to his record label because he didn t want to stifle their enthusiasm for the song. Nine months after the release of My Boy, he s glad he stayed quiet.