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Introduction
A heartfelt tribute to faith, motherhood, and the quiet strength of prayer
Anne Wilson and Lainey Wilson’s collaboration “Praying Woman” isn’t just another country song—it’s a powerful testament to the unseen strength found in prayer and the profound influence of faithful mothers. Released in 2024 as part of Anne Wilson’s album REBEL, this soul-stirring duet has resonated deeply with listeners across both the country and Christian music landscapes.
The Story Behind the Song
What makes “Praying Woman” so special is the authentic connection between these two artists. Despite sharing the same last name, Anne and Lainey aren’t related, but they found common ground in their upbringing and faith.
“We were sitting down; this was our first time writing together, and we were talking about how we were raised in a Christian home,” Anne explained during a live performance. “We were raised to love God and country. And we kind of had this thing in common about our moms, and just the incredible moms they’ve been in our lives.”1
The song was born from this shared experience—a tribute to mothers who quietly pray for their families, finding strength in faith that might go unnoticed but profoundly impacts everyone around them.
A Musical Sisterhood
Though Anne comes from the Christian music world and Lainey from country, their collaboration transcends genre boundaries. Anne has described Lainey as a “big sister,” noting that despite their 10-year age difference, Lainey has become a mentor to her.1
Their chemistry is evident in their performances, particularly their intimate rendition filmed in the “Women of Country” dressing room at the Grand Ole Opry—a fitting location surrounded by photos of legendary female artists who paved the way before them.1
The Heart of the Message
At its core, “Praying Woman” celebrates the quiet, steadfast faith that sustains families through life’s challenges. The song paints a vivid picture of a woman who rises before dawn to read scripture at the kitchen table, coffee in hand, and ends her day thanking God for her sleeping family.
The powerful chorus emphasizes that while this devotion might seem small to outside observers, it’s moving mountains through the power of “two folded hands, bowed head, bended knees.”1
The bridge speaks to prayer as a lifeline during storms and battles, highlighting how faith provides a way through life’s difficulties and the strength to rise from rubble.1
A Song That Resonates
What makes “Praying Woman” connect so deeply with audiences is its authenticity. Both Anne and Lainey bring their personal experiences to the song, honoring the women who shaped them through prayer and unwavering faith.
For many listeners, the song serves as a reminder of the power found in quiet devotion—a celebration of those who may not seek the spotlight but whose prayers create a foundation of strength for their families.
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Lyrics
Before that rooster’s crowin’, she’s kitchen table sittin’
Underlining the gospel and black coffee sippin’
When that sun gets to sinkin’, the whole house is restin’
And she’s thanking God for those fast asleep blessings
Might look like she ain’t doin’ much
But she’s movin’ mountains because
That’s the power, the power
Of two folded hands, bowed head, bended knees
When she whispers, “Dear Jesus, ” Heaven can hear it
And that devil gets back to hell runnin’
That’s the power
The power of the prayin’ woman (amen)
Oh, a prayin’ woman (amen)
She puts on a T-shirt, red lipstick, blue jeans
But she’s wearin’ armor that nobody sees
Every word she sent up, came answered back down
And I’m a livin’ proof ’cause this lost girl got found
That’s the power, the power
Of two folded hands, bowed head, bended knees
When she whispers, “Dear Jesus, ” Heaven can hear it
And that devil gets back to hell runnin’
That’s the power
The power of the prayin’ woman (amen)
When a storm gets to brewin’ and the war is a ragin’ (ragin’)
Only one way through it (ooh)
You keep on prayin’
Find truth in the trouble, rise up from the rubble
When push comes to shovin’
You keep on prayin’, woman
Prayin’ woman
That’s the power (that’s the power), the power (oh-whoa)
Of two folded hands, bowed head, bended knees (bowed head, bended knees)
When she whispers, “Dear Jesus, ” Heaven can hear it (oh, can hear it)
And that devil gets back to hell runnin’ (oh, runnin’)
That’s the power (that’s the power)
The power of the prayin’ woman (amen)
Of a prayin’ woman
Of a prayin’ woman (amen)
Oh, the power (oh, the power)
Oh, the power (oh, the power)
Of a prayin’ woman (of a prayin’ woman)