Cray did not know of the Eyes Wide Open exhibit when he came up with the concept for the song, but realized that the exhibit would be a meaningful way for the character in his song to come to terms with the death he faced in Iraq. Robert Cray’s album, also titled "Twenty" was nominated for a Grammy as Best Contemporary Blues Album of 2006.
Cray was not familiar with the Eyes Wide Open exhibit when he developed his song's concept, but saw it as an ideal means for the character to come to terms with the loss he experienced in Iraq. His album "Twenty" earned a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album in 2006.