Mercury Luke Grimes' new rendition of "Hold On" features Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance, who co-wrote the single.
Vance and Ilsey Juber wrote the song, which Cobb produced.
Grimes mentioned Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance to his management team when discussing his musical influences.
"Hold On" was offered to Grimes' team after Vance's Scotland writing session fell through.
One of two tracks Grimes didn't write for his next album, Cobb recorded it.
After the original "Hold On" came out earlier this year, Grimes reached out to Vance again to record a duet. Though they have yet to meet, the beautiful new version is now online.
Grimes says "Hold On" is her favorite song on the next album. I wanted Foy Vance, one of my favorite songwriters, on this record even though we couldn't meet.
loved the words of his uncut song. Fear of falling too deeply for someone and being hurt is familiar. It's a common sensation for heartbroken people."