The official video will premiere on June 20th, following a Grand Ole Opry event
Country Music Hall of Fame member Tanya Tucker joins acclaimed actor, singer-songwriter and musician Dennis Quaid and late legendary songwriter Kris Kristofferson for the release of the new single, “On My Way to Heaven,” available via Gaither Music Group. The reflective new collaboration is accompanied by an official music video premiering June 20th following a special world premiere event at The Grand Ole Opry.
Featuring one of Kristofferson’s final filmed performances before his passing in 2024, “On My Way to Heaven” brings together three unmistakable voices across music and film for a deeply personal meditation on grace, redemption, and the roads that lead us home. The song was written by Quaid, and the music video was directed by John Carter Cash, and the project features a redemptive cinematic portrayal that stars Tucker, Quaid, and Kristofferson.
“This film and song have such a deep message, and I want to share this song and film with the world. Everybody needs to hear it, because it’s for everyone. Because hopefully, we’re all on our way to heaven,” Tucker says. “When we started working on the project, I had an opportunity to work with Kris Kristofferson. This is one of the last projects he worked on before he went to Heaven. And I’m so grateful we had that opportunity. Dennis Quaid also starred in the video, and he wrote the lyrics. John Carter Cash directed it. It was a once-in-a-lifetime moment to make a piece of art with a group of artists and creatives. That will never happen again. It’s a beautiful moment frozen in time.”
“Recording ‘On My Way to Heaven’ with Kris Kristofferson and Tanya Tucker was one of the most meaningful experiences of my career,” states Quaid. “I wrote this song as a reflection on redemption, sobriety, faith, and the journey of finding peace after life’s struggles. Having Kris lend his voice to it during what became his final recording session was an extraordinary honor and something I’ll always treasure. Kris brought a depth, wisdom, and authenticity that only he could. Sharing this moment with both Kris and Tanya made the song even more special, and I’m deeply grateful to have been part of creating this lasting musical memory.”
The official music video for “On My Way to Heaven” will make its world premiere June 20th during a special appearance by Tucker and Quaid at The Grand Ole Opry, where the video will debut on the Opry’s big screen. Quaid and Tucker will perform additional songs together live from the historic Nashville stage as part of the performance, which will land just two days before Kristofferson’s birthday on June 22nd.
Earlier this month, Tucker and Quaid also appeared together at CMA Fest for a special panel discussion titled The Last Take: Behind the “On My Way to Heaven” Music Video, moderated by veteran music journalist Deborah Evans Price.