Brandon Lake Shocks Sold-Out Texas Crowd With Cody Johnson For ‘When A Cowboy Prays’ Duet
“Y’all give it up for the one and only, Cody Johnson!”
Brandon Lake, Cody Johnson; Photo by Tim Womble
Brandon Lake gave fans an unforgettable moment during his sold-out stop at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX, when he brought out a very special surprise guest: Cody Johnson. The country superstar joined Lake on stage for a powerful live performance of their collaboration, “When A Cowboy Prays,” sending the crowd into a frenzy.
Amid the show, which was part of Lake’s headlining King of Hearts Tour, Lake paused to introduce his guest, telling the crowd, “Y’all give it up for the one and only, Cody Johnson!”
The Texas native was met with a roar of applause as he stepped onto the stage, sharing the spotlight with Lake for a moving rendition of the fan-favorite track.
Their duet version of “When A Cowboy Prays” was released in January following overwhelming fan demand. Lake originally dropped the solo version last fall, but it didn’t take long for listeners to start calling for a collaboration with Johnson. The requests poured in so heavily that Lake later joked fans “broke the internet” asking for a version featuring the Texas hitmaker.
Johnson didn’t need much convincing. “I immediately said yes. I’m a huge fan,” he said.
“When A Cowboy Prays” delivers a message about what happens when a cowboy turns to Jesus and asks for what he needs. It’s not anything flashy or over-the-top, just the simple things in life, like “A little bread for today/ A little water, little shade.” The song highlights the everyday needs and quiet hopes of a working man, from having his family gathered around the table to praying for rain in the middle of a drought.
“When a cowboy prays/ It starts raining in Oklahoma/ Long-lost sons come home to mama/ And those stubborn horses break/ When a cowboy prays/ It’s a whisper and a rumble/ And it’s as strong as it is humble/ This old world just ain’t the same/ When a cowboy prays,” they sing on the chorus.
Brandon Lake and Cody Johnson’s performance was captured on video and later shared to social media, where Johnson can be heard telling Lake, “Thank you for having me tonight, bro.”
The GRAMMY-winning artist responded with a laugh, saying, “I couldn’t even hear you because they were screaming so loud.”
Lake’s King of Hearts Tour continues this weekend with stops in Oklahoma City, OK (April 10), Omaha, Nebraska (April 11), and St. Louis, Missouri (April 12). Fans can find a full list of upcoming dates on his website.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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