IRA DEAN RELEASES POIGNANT TITLE TRACK “I GOT ROADS” FEATURING GARY ALLAN
Song Reflects Broken Paths, Mental Health Struggles, and a Life Shaped by Tragedy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 29, 2025)– Ira Dean, creative force behind the multi-platinum group Trick Pony and a prolific songwriter with cuts by some of country music’s biggest names, is stepping forward with his most vulnerable work to date. His newly released title track, “I Got Roads,” featuring Gary Allan, is not just a song—it’s a confessional journey through broken paths, unspoken struggles, and the haunting realities that have shaped his life. The release is available on all digital outlets.
Dean reveals that the inspiration behind the song stems from a deeply personal and painful chapter. After a music awards show years ago, what was supposed to be a joyous occasion after winning an award for one of the top played songs of the year in country music was shattered as Dean went by his father’s home to share the evening’s news, he found that his father had taken his own life that evening. That moment, seared into his memory, has echoed through every season of his life, influencing his battles with mental health, the roads he’s traveled, and the redemption he continues to seek. Today, many years into his sobriety, he is married to his rock, Jennifer and has a strong relationship with his daughter. But the road has been long and full of potholes and wrong turns.
“This song is about more than just roads—it’s about survival, scars, and trying to make sense of the things that nearly broke me. Gary Allan’s voice brought a raw honesty that matches the story I’ve been carrying for years. It’s not easy to share, but I believe there’s healing in telling the truth,” Dean shares.
With “I Got Roads,” Dean is not only foreshadowing his personal journey but also shining a light on conversations around mental health—particularly in an industry where silent struggles are far too common. He spends as much time as he can at addiction and recovery centers sharing his message of hope with those in recovery.
The track is now available on all major digital platforms, serving as a reminder that while roads may be broken, they still lead forward.