Especially if they are close to you, losing a family member can be one of the most difficult experiences.
Chris Stapleton’s sad song “Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore” is about the final days of a parent’s life and the struggles he faces every day. It’s a challenging song to listen to, and Chris deserves a lot of praise for the brave way he bravely recorded the song given his circumstances.
Traveller, Chris’ first album, was made available in May 2015. Multiple awards were given to the album, including Album of the Year at the CMA Awards, Best Country Album, and a Grammy nomination. Additionally, it took home the 2016 and 2017 Top Country Album Billboard Music Award.
After losing a loved one or a family member, Chris Stapleton’s song “Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore” is particularly poignant.
The song was written by Chris in the 2000s as a tribute to his father, but he didn’t record it until his father passed away in 2013. Chris claimed that he finished the song in just 10 minutes while waiting for his wife to get ready. The song was finished in 2005, but because of how much his loss affected him, he decided to record it only after his father passed away.
The song “Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore” by Chris Stapleton emphasizes praying to God in spite of daily difficulties. In the song, the father prays despite their challenging circumstances.
He gives thanks to God for the food each time they eat and checks that everything is in order as they say grace before meals. The father prays for his kids at night, even though they don’t always get along.
The song touches the hearts of the listeners, who can’t stop relating to the sacrifices and unwavering love of a parent for a child.
