Luke Bryan delivered an emotional performance of “Jesus ‘Bout My Kids” during a special faith-filled episode of American Idol on Easter Sunday. He shined a light on his faith and fatherhood with lyrics that hit close to home for many parents.
While the Georgia native is generally known for his party anthems and late-night drinking songs, he took a step back to showcase a more personal side of him. Sitting on a stool in blue jeans and a brown-denim button up, Bryan delivered his emotional ballad that finds him reflecting on how his journey of parenthood and faith has come full circle.
Throughout the stunning tune, Bryan’s raw vocals capture the real journey of a parent, starting with trying to teach his kids about Jesus. He reflects on doing his best to “steer ‘em straight” by sharing lessons about faith and trying to answer any questions they may have. However the older they get, the more he realizes that their connection to religion starts to fade, leaving him with only one thing to do – ask the Lord to “please watch ‘em.”
“I used to talk to my kids about Jesus/ How He lived and died and rose again/ I used to talk to my kids about Jesus/ Now I talk to Jesus ’bout my kids,” Bryan sings on the chorus.
Bryan’s heartfelt performance on American Idol clearly resonated deeply with the audience, as he poured his emotion into every bit of vulnerability and realness behind the lyrics. His own connection to the song was also evident as images of his family lit up the screens behind him.
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“Jesus ‘Bout My Kids” appears on Luke Bryan’s latest album, Mind Of A Country Boy. The 14-track project marks his eighth studio album and showcases his passion for the country lifestyle as well as something much deeper – his family.
Through songs like “Jesus ‘Bout My Kids,” “Pair of Boots,” “Fish On The Wall,” and “For The Kids,” Bryan gives listeners an honest glimpse into his real experiences with trying to navigate the ups and downs of parenthood. While he claims he didn’t intend to make the album as personal as it is, he found himself drawn to these topics as it reflects into where he’s at in life right now.
He got to showcase this journey through the song that is “very meaningful” to him during last night’s episode of American Idol. When he wasn’t performing, Bryan was helping guide the show’s remaining contestants.
On Sunday, the competition continued to spotlight the Top 24 rising stars. Unfortunately, four contestants —Kyana Fanene, Grayson Torrence, MKY, and Penny Samar—were eliminated, leaving the Top 20 to fight for their spot in the Top 14 in tonight’s episode, where viewers will see another round of epic performances from the stage in Hollywood.
American Idol now airs both Sundays and Mondays on ABC, with episodes available for streaming on Hulu the next day.
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