The Rock Releases New Song

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has released a new pop ballad called 'Your Dad', a heartfelt tribute to his daughters. The song appears on the companion album to the live-action Moana movie, Moana: Voices Across the Ocean.

The song 'Your Dad' was co-written with 2023 American Idol winner Iam Tongi. Johnson executive-produced the album with his wife, Lauren Hashian.

Johnson's musical influences include Sam Cooke, Elvis, George Jones, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson. Notably, Willie Nelson gave Johnson his first guitar, a Martin Trigger guitar.

Johnson has explored music before, including a song with Tech N9ne called 'Face Off' in 2020. He also sang as character Maui on 'You're Welcome' in the 2016 animated Moana movie, which has 1.8 billion streams on YouTube.

## Why it matters The Rock's foray into music comes as he seeks to explore his creative passions. Johnson has stated that he wants to 'sing from the heart' and is inspired by old-school soul and country flavors. With 'Your Dad', he has taken a significant step into the music world, one that is personal and meaningful to him as a father.

The song's release is also a notable moment in Johnson's career, as he continues to expand his creative horizons. As a former professional wrestler and one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood, Johnson's music career will likely be closely watched by fans and industry observers alike.