It takes a lot to make a Texas bull rider bow his head. Over 10,000 people just rushed to watch a 5-time Grammy winner named Brandon Lake join forces with country star Cody Johnson for a song called When a Cowboy Prays. It is a raw, nine-minute story about the things men usually hide behind their struggle.
One fan was so stunned by the pairing that he shouted, Cody Johnson is like one of my favorite artists period. I did not know that I needed that. He watched as an old-school father who loved differently. He finally picked up a Bible and embraced his son. The reactor even confessed a heavy truth of his own and admitted that ‘I was a good daddy, but I wasn’t being a good father.’
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Brandon Lake & Cody Johnson – “When a Cowboy Prays” | First Reaction
The response from the audience has been a powerful wave of shared memories. They mentioned how they felt the weight of every silent apology through the music.
Seeing a fan realize that his granddaddy prayed just like the men in the song is a beautiful turning point. You have to go back to the source where these two powerful voices first met.
Brandon Lake & Cody Johnson – When A Cowboy Prays (Official Studio Video)
Cody Johnson brings a weathered voice inside the studio that sounds like it was carved out of Texas dirt. He makes the details of the cowboy life feel lived-in and completely honest. Brandon Lake adds a gentle hope that balances the rough edges of the acoustic guitar.
Cody Johnson is the real deal in a world of dress up cowboys. He brings a level of authenticity that you just do not hear much anymore. Follow Cody Johnson on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to see more of his journey. You will not want to miss his next chapter.