Elvie Shane

For too many people -- in the United States and beyond -- opioid dependence is a devastating fact of life.

The singer's next record is due out in April, but before that, he's launching a mini-tour to share his new music.

Jelly Roll has helped him get more comfortable advocating openly for prison reform and addiction support organizations.

Some of these songs will have you reaching for the tissues.

Shane says this moment onstage with Bentley was one that he'll tell his grandkids about.

The show included some very special guests.

The song was inspired by his stepson.

It pulls from his own personal life.

Niko Moon, Elvie Shane and Callista Clark are also among the 11 nominees.

His story of redemption is a story for us all.

Elvie is one of the nicest people I have ever met. He is very humble and you can tell he lives and breathes his music and his faith.

He's also not shy about asking for his share.