Old Crow Medicine Show have released a new song, “Pray For America”, which premiered on NPR’s Morning Edition. According to a press release, frontman Ketch Secor wrote the song “upon NPR’s request as a song to provide inspiration and reflection as the country emerged from a global pandemic."
Secor states that, “When you write music you’re trying to make universal statements… Songs are for all to enjoy, and if you’re doing your job, they should be able to translate from a global pandemic to a cry for justice.”
The band also filmed and released a video for the song which premiered on the band’s ‘Hartland Hootenanny.’ Watch the video below.
Secor’s live show, ‘Heartland Hootenanny,’ is broadcasted on YouTube Live each Saturday night at 7 p.m. CT. The show features music, storytelling, socially distanced square dancing, news and special guests. Some guests have included Birds of Chicago, Chuck Mead, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Ferrell and The War & Treaty.
Listen to "Pray For America" here.
