Long before the advent of Bro Country, the genre was one of a Work Hard, Play Hard, Pray Hard mentality. And in the last 20 or so years, through all the changes that country music has seen, that has remained true.
I may not be the most observant Christian, but I did grow up in the church and have crafted my own beliefs and relationship with God thanks to the direction of my mom, the soon to be United Church of Canada Reverend. My mom is also the reason I have country music in my life, and now, almost 33 years into my life I’ve really started to see the strength in the connection between those 2 worlds.
So, today I’m not ranking songs, telling you how great anything is, or even telling you that you have to go and listen to anything. I’m just here to share 10 songs (and a couple bonus tracks) that shine a light on the Pray Hard part of country music.
Think I missed a song on my list? Leave a comment and share a YouTube link so I can check it out.
Alabama: Angels Among Us
Brad Paisley ft. Dolly Parton: When I Get Where I’m Going
Brooks and Dunn: Believe
Carrie Underwood: Something In The Water
bonus: Jesus Take The Wheel
Faith Hill: There Will Come A Day
Garth Brooks: The River
bonus: Unanswered Prayers
Josh Turner: Long Black Train
Randy Travis: Three Wooden Crosses
Thomas Rhett: Beer With Jesus
bonus: Real Men Love Jesus
Vince Gill: Go Rest High On That Mountain
