Ernest says he had his son Ryman in mind while writing the lyrics for his new song, "Blessed."

It's easy to guess that upon first listen. But talking to Taste of Country ahead of the CMA Awards , the singer and songwriter got specific about which "Blessed" lyrics are about his little boy.

Ernest and his wife Delaney welcomed a baby named Ryman Saint Smith on April 27, 2021.

It's the couple's first child together.

To date, Ernest has had hits with "Flower Shops" and "Cowgirls."

Jordan Merrigan, Mark Holman and Matt Mulhare co-wrote "Blessed" with Ernest, who says the second verse is a "direct shout-out" to his 4-year-old. He sings:

"Now I’m all grown, I got a kid of my own and he wants to learn how to fish / So we’re standing at the pond riggin’ up a rod / Thinkin’ 'God would you l

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