Nashville, TN — Multi–Grammy Award winner and current first time CMA nominee Brandon Lake today released his highly-anticipated latest single, “When A Cowboy Prays.” Written by genre-blending worship artist Lake, Grammy and CMA nominated songwriter Derrick Southerland, Jacob Sooter and Hank Bentley, the new track marks a poignant intersection of faith, humility, and storytelling, showcasing the current 9X Dove award nominee’s evolving musical journey that continues to transcend Christian and country boundaries. “When A Cowboy Prays” follows Lake’s most recently chart-topping hit, “Hard Fought Hallelujah” and his marks his first new music since the release of his latest album, King of Hearts, which was shortlisted on Billboard’s 50 Best Albums Of 2025 ranking and debuted Top 10 (#7) on the all-genre Billboard 200 album chart, #1 on the Billboard Top Rock, #1 Billboard Top Rock & Alternative and #1 on the Billboard Christian Charts, earning the highest-charting Christian music album in three years.
After first teasing the song “When A Cowboy Prays” in July and debuting it live during his Summer Worship Nights Stadium Tour stop in Dallas, the deeply simple yet powerful arrangement generated both an immediate fan response and critical praise for its declaration that humility and faith often dwell in quiet places. Listen to “When A Cowboy Prays” here and watch the official music video, just released, here.
Charleston, S.C. native Lake has become one of contemporary Christian music’s most adventurous voices, with his recent album King of Hearts exploring gospel, pop, rock, and country influences while remaining rooted in worship. His Platinum-selling single “Hard Fought Hallelujah” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 and garnered Lake’s first CMA nomination for his collaboration with Jelly Roll after a 20+ week run on top of the Billboard Christian chart. Currently climbing the Country radio charts, the CMA nominated collaboration “Hard Fought Hallelujah” has resonated with audiences from the first ever concert held at the Vatican to the American Idol finale stage.
Noted for “changing the face and the sound of CCM” (The Tennessean) and “fueling the genre’s explosion” (Billboard), Lake’s been featured on the Cover of Billboard, American Idol, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Forbes, CBS Mornings, FOX & Friends Summer Concert Series, Artist Friendly With Joel Madden Podcast, Billboard, American Songwriter, GRAMMY, The Tennessean, Christianity Today. He is set to launch his King of Hearts Tour October 2nd with sold out opening weekend shows in Orlando (10/3) and back-to-back nights in Atlanta (10/4 & 10/5). The GRAMMY, K-Love, and GMA Dove Award-winning artist is set to kick off his largest-ever headlining tour with performances at venues coast to coast, visiting 50 cities over the Fall and Spring- bringing shows that blend worship and artistry, with Lake performing chart-topping hits, heartfelt acoustic moments, and brand-new music, while also showcasing his dynamic artistry across multiple genres. Stops include Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center, Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center, Knoxville’s Thompson-Boling Arena, and Boise’s ExtraMile Arena, his hometown Charleston, SC venue Credit One Stadium, as well as Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena, Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center, Boston’s TD Garden and more. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit here.
“Brandon Lake expands Christian music beyond its typical boundaries.” -The Tennessean
“…the artist at the forefront of the Christian Music explosion.”-Billboard
“His songwriting skill; gritty, full-throttle vocals; and willingness to address sensitive topics like anxiety and mental health in his music have made him one of the biggest stars in the CCM world.” – Billboard
“Amid Mainstream Fame, Brandon Lake Is ‘Still a Worship Pastor’”-Christianity Today
“It’s hard not to feel goosebumps when hearing this…” – Holler
“Brandon Lake turns CMA Fest into a powerful moment of worship.” – CHVN
“Trailblazer” – Holler
“Four of the ten most-sung songs in American churches were cowritten by Brandon Lake. That’s nothing new for the long-haired worship artist, whose songs ‘Gratitude,’ ‘Praise,’ and ‘Trust in God’ have become staples for congregations that use contemporary worship music. Lake has a knack for writing singable, hook-driven tracks with lyrics that feel personal and earnest, even when put to use in arenas or on the American Idol stage.” -Christian Today
