Kirwan The Band team up with country star Clay Walker for “Detours,” an emotional and deeply purposeful single inspired by child safety activist Elizabeth Smart and her 2025 memoir ‘Detours.’ The song echoes the memoir’s message of resilience and healing, offering a powerful reminder that life’s unexpected turns do not define the destination. It is also featured in promotional materials for the Netflix documentary ‘Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart.’
Written by husband-and-wife duo Colm and Caitriona Kirwan alongside producer Matthew Craig Johnson, “Detours” continues the band’s modern pop-country approach rooted in love, faith and hope. Born in Ireland and later drawn to Nashville during the pandemic to record their debut ‘KIRWAN,’ the duo have steadily built a sound centered on connection and perseverance.
The Kirwans personally chose Clay Walker as their duet partner, citing both his award-winning voice and his lived experience navigating adversity following his MS diagnosis. “Clay Walker has become a dear friend of ours over the years and a real champion of our music,” they share. With Walker’s seasoned presence and the band’s heartfelt delivery, “Detours” stands as a message of endurance, strength and moving forward despite the roadblocks.