Kid Rock has released“James 1:17 (Jesus Is King),”the first single from his upcoming faith-based albumHalfway to Jesus, which arrives October 17. He says he wrote the song in about 30 minutes after waking at 2 a.m., and the video shows him inviting a street musician and prostitutes to a revival.
The verse choice is deeply personal. James 1:17 holds significance because Kid Rock’s middle name is James and his birthday is January 17. He described his spiritual journey as“crazy”and said he’s“grown a lot stronger”in his faith, while making one thing clear: he’s still Kid Motherf*****g Rock.
The track list is already sparking conversation, with titles like“Water Into Wine,”“I Don’t Drink the Whiskey Anymore,”and“7 Sins”featuring Eminem. A Kid Rock and Eminem reunion is the kind of thing nobody saw coming on a faith album. Are you planning to giveHalfway to Jesusa listen when it drops?
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