Luke Bryan Takes God With Him ‘Prayin’ In A Deer Stand’
Luke Bryan released a new song today (11/4) called “Prayin’ In A Deer Stand.” The song was written by Bryan, Nicolle Galyon, and Jimmy Robbins and is the second release…

Luke Bryan released a new song today (11/4) called "Prayin' In A Deer Stand." The song was written by Bryan, Nicolle Galyon, and Jimmy Robbins and is the second release of new music following his current radio single "Country On."
Luke says of the new tune, "This is such a personal song to me. The world can be a busy place, and I, like a lot of people, have a ton of different things going on but getting to be outside, it grounds and reenergizes me. There is just something about it that never gets old."
The first verse of the new song sings, "I think I read somewhere in the Good Book, says He's everywhere / Up in this tree with the wind and the leaves, yeah, it all seems so clear / When your phones in the truck, and you're camo'd up, and your mind's just running free / It might look like hunting, but it's way more than that to me."
The lyrics include, "I do my prayin' in a deer stand / On my back forty church / Thinkin' about life on a cold sunrise / Yeah, that's my heaven on earth / Me and God in a cornfield / Gotta think He understands / I might miss a Sunday from time to time / But I get there when I can / We're all good in these woods / 'Cause here I am, prayin' in a deer stand."
Bryan wraps his "Raised Up Right Tour" this weekend with three re-scheduled shows in Florida.
For the second consecutive year, Luke is hosting the "On the Road to the CMA Awards" on Monday, November 7 at 10 pm ET on ABC the next day on Hulu. The special explores the highs and lows of life on tour, including the more private offstage moments, while meeting the artists' most passionate and loyal fans.
On November 9, Bryan and NFL superstar Peyton Manning will host "The 56th Annual CMA Awards" live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena at 8 pm ET on ABC.
There's a moment in big arena concerts where the show just seems to "take off" and go to the next level. Some of our favorite country guys literally "take off" from the stage, and this gallery is photographic evidence.
Check out our gallery of some of country's music's biggest stars "taking flight."
-Nancy Brooks
Country Stars Taking 'Flight' On Stage

INDIO, CA - APRIL 27: Musician Dustin Lynch performs onstage during day 3 of 2014 Stagecoach: California's Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club on April 27, 2014 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Stagecoach)
Country Stars Taking 'Flight' On Stage

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO COMMERCIAL USE) Garth Brooks performs on stage at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards which broadcasted live on FOX at the Microsoft Theater on March 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
Country Stars Taking 'Flight' On Stage

TWIN LAKES, WI - JULY 22: Singer/Songwriter Luke Bryan performs during Country Thunder - Day 4 on July 22, 2018 in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Thunder)
Country Stars Taking 'Flight' On Stage

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 07: Country artist Jason Aldean performs at Bridgestone Arena on September 7, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Country Stars Taking 'Flight' On Stage

ENTERPRISE, AL - JUNE 03: Singer/Songwriter Dierks Bentley performs during the 2010 BamaJam Music & Arts Festival at the corner of Hwy 167 and County Road 156 on June 3, 2010 in Enterprise, Alabama. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
Country Stars Taking 'Flight' On Stage

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 11: Musician Tim McGraw performs during the Brothers of the Sun tour at MetLife Stadium on August 11, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Country Stars Taking 'Flight' On Stage

INDIO, CA - APRIL 27: Musician Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line performs onstage during day 3 of 2014 Stagecoach: California's Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club on April 27, 2014 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Stagecoach)
Country Stars Taking 'Flight' On Stage

LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 15: Chris Janson performs onstage during the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Country Stars Taking 'Flight' On Stage

NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 04: Justin Moore performs during Rodney Atkins' 3rd annual Music City Gives Back on June 4, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
Country Stars Taking 'Flight' On Stage

MANHATTAN, KS - JUNE 23: Singer/Songwriter Brantley Gilbert performs during the 2012 Country Stampede - Day 3 at Tuttle Creek State Park on June 23, 2012 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)