Kid Rock has announced a 17-song Christian music album titled Halfway 2 Jesus, slated for release on October 17th, alongside the release of his single “James 1:17 (Jesus Is King),” according to Consequence. The album marks a significant thematic departure from the artist’s early catalog, putting explicit Christian beliefs and values front and center across a tracklist that also includes a cover of Lee Greenwood’s anthem “God Bless the USA.”
Kid Rock Unveils Faith-Based Album and Single
The project follows Kid Rock’s 2022 album Bad Reputation and features song titles such as “Water Into Wine,” “Me and Jesus,” and “God Is Good.” The album artwork visually captures the project’s title, showing the musician halfway to Jesus with the devil positioned at his back.
Speaking about his motivations for the record, Kid Rock told Fox & Friends in August that his upbringing in Catholic and Baptist churches left him searching for specific musical styles. “Growing up Catholic and going to Catholic church, I was always like, ‘I have to confess this is boring. This music is terrible,’” he said, adding that he looked to non-denominational churches for better music before deciding to write songs celebrating his faith through rock and roll, country, and hip-hop.
Collaborations and Dedications on Halfway to Jesus
The album brings together a diverse mix of guest artists spanning genres. Country vocalists Gary LeVox and Jimmie Allen also join the project on the title track.
Alongside the musical collaborations, the release is accompanied by dedicated tributes. The music video for “James 1:17 (Jesus Is King)” is dedicated to Jimmie Bones, the longtime keyboardist for Kid Rock’s backing band The Twisted Brown Tucker Band, who is currently living with ALS.
Complete Tracklist for the October Release
The 17-song album spans a wide range of tracks blending traditional country, rock, and devotional themes. The complete running order for Halfway 2 Jesus features:
- 01. Freedom
- 02. James 1:17 (Jesus Is King)
- 03. 7 Sins (feat. Eminem)
- 04. Why Don’t You Look Into Jesus
- 05. Water Into Wine
- 06. Halfway 2 Jesus (feat. Gary LeVox & Jimmie Allen)
- 07. I Don’t Drink Whiskey Anymore
- 08. Me and Jesus
- 09. God Is Good (Prelude)
- 10. God Is Good
- 11. Into the Setting Sun
- 12. Broken Hearted People
- 13. ‘Til You Can’t
- 14. Why Don’t You Look Into Jesus (Riri Mix)
- 15. High Road
- 16. Procession
- 17. God Bless the USA
Frequently Asked Questions About Halfway to Jesus
When is Halfway to Jesus scheduled for release?
The 17-song album is scheduled to drop on October 17th, with the lead single “James 1:17 (Jesus Is King)” already available to stream online.
Which guest artists appear on Kid Rock’s new album?
The record features Eminem on the track “7 Sins,” alongside country artists Gary LeVox and Jimmie Allen who join on the title track “Halfway 2 Jesus.”
What inspired Kid Rock to record a Christian album?
Kid Rock stated on Fox & Friends that he wanted to create songs celebrating his faith using rock, country, and hip-hop because traditional church music he experienced growing up often felt boring or uninspired to him.
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