Donovan Woods Shares New Rendition of “Portland, Maine” Featuring Jordan Davis

Donovan Woods adds Jordan Davis to newest rendition of his song, “Portland, Maine,” out now, November 19th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the track below.

Donovan Woods continues o be one of the most respected artists amongst his songwriting peers. It’s been ten years since he released his highly-regarded single, “Portland, Maine.” In celebration, Woods is infusing new life into the song. Last month, he shared an incredible duet with LeAnn Rimes, and today, he is bringing an acoustic-country flavor to the track with the help of incredible country artist, Jordan Davis.

According to Woods, it was a no brainer to ask Davis to jump on the reimagined song with him. “Jordan arrived in Nashville and basically wrote the lights out. I remember hearing about him at first from other writers. He deservedly found success quickly. We got to meet eventually and expressed mutual admiration, I was flattered he’d heard of me. We wrote a song I’m still very proud of called “Another Right Now” that Logan Mize recorded. When I thought about whose voice I wanted on an acoustic version of “Portland, Maine,” he was my first thought. I texted him to ask.”

“Ain’t gonna worry where ya are, who you’re with // Let’s just agree this is it // Portland, Maine // I don’t know where that is // Leave your bags in the car, keep it running // I won’t pretend // That I won’t miss this // But Portland, Maine // I don’t know where that is // And I don’t wanna know // I don’t wanna know // See, I’m just saving us some trouble somewhere down the line // This kind of town you just leave behind // Since you don’t know yet, but you won’t come back  // And I ain’t going nowhere, you know that // Portland, Maine // I don’t know where that is // Leave your bags in the car, keep it running”

While Woods was hopeful that Davis would jump on the track with him, he considered it to be shooting for the stars, but to his surprise, Davis immediately said yes. Both artists’ voices worked so well together on the new version of, “Portland, Maine.” It’s truly a stunning song, whether you are hearing it for the first time or the millionth. Definitely give it a listen!

These things are sensitive in show business, he’s very busy and famous, I just wanted to ask and then I’d move on to more realistic options. He texted back immediately and said ‘yes,’ and I’m so grateful. His voice embodies the character of the song much better than mine. Honestly, I wish he just sang the whole thing.”