Chase Rice joins Ashland Craft on a striking new duet version of her track “Momma Don’t Pray Like She Used To,” out now. Originally appearing on Craft’s 2025 album Dive Bar Beauty Queen, the song, penned by Craft, Jess Grommet, Willie Morrison and Corey Elizabeth Grogan, captures the quiet ache of growing up and watching family, faith and perspective evolve over time. The reimagined duet brings new emotional weight, pairing Craft’s raw, lived-in vocals with Rice’s rugged delivery, creating a powerful reflection on change, gratitude and the roads that shape us. The accompanying music video, directed by Quinton Cook, is also available today following the exclusive premiere with People.
Listen to “Momma Don’t Pray Like She Used To” HERE. Watch the music video Below.
“Momma Don’t Pray Like She Used To” is a universal anthem for all of us growing up and figuring out life,” shares Craft. “When first brainstorming ideas around the revisiting of this song, my hope was to find someone who could give an honest, heartfelt, male perspective to the storyline. In all the years that I’ve had the opportunity to tour with Chase Rice, his storytelling is something I wholeheartedly connected with, and with both of us having Carolina upbringings, it felt like the perfect fit for this project. I feel like he added a whole new layer of meaning and made himself right at home in this song!”
“I’ve gotten to know Ashland out on the road, and seeing her night after night, you realize pretty quick she’s a total badass,” says Rice. “This song is her story, but it’s mine too. I know my mom did more than her fair share of praying raising three boys, but I’d like to think I’m finally making things a little easier on her these days.”
About Chase Rice
Few artists have had the enduring impact on country music Chase Rice can claim – and fewer still possess the courage to leave it in the past, and blaze a new trail. A true singer-songwriter with success in both disciplines, Rice’s 15-year career has taken the Florida-born North Carolina native to chart peaks and global stages … but with his eighth studio album, ELDORA, his only destination is the American West. A 10x Platinum artist who burst onto the country scene as a Diamond certified songwriter (“Cruise”), while hits like “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” and “Eyes On You” helped Rice post two No. 1’s at Country Radio, igniting a movement through chest-thumping euphoria and bold romantic passion. He sold out international tours and shared stadium billing with Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney, before leaving the major label system for good. Now, with full independence and over 3 billion streams to his credit, ELDORA signals Rice’s dedication to the storytelling craft. Written in Colorado and inspired by a hidden mountainside town, the 12-song set is easily the most raw, unguarded expression of Rice’s talent to date – born in the afterglow of an epic show at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Working hand-in-hand with co-writer/producer Oscar Charles, Rice adopts the unfiltered, rough-hewn approach of an off-the-grid maverick, both embodying the Western mystique, and boldly going where few of his stature would dare.
For more information, visit ChaseRice.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter/X and TikTok @ChaseRiceMusic and on Instagram @ChaseRice.
About Ashland Craft
Known for her fearless, soul-bearing storytelling and sonic grit, CMT Next Women of Country honoree and Pandora Country Artist to Watch Ashland Craft first established her unique brand of country music with the release of acclaimed debut album, Travelin’ Kind (released in 2021) - and it’s only been up from there. Deeply influenced by her honky-tonk, South Carolina roots, and drawing inspiration from legends like Def Leppard, Chris Stapleton, Bonnie Raitt, The Chicks and Sheryl Crow, Craft has been praised by fans and industry alike, with American Songwriter declaring, “there’s a new country badass in town, and her name is Ashland Craft,” noting the “star quality flying out of her boots,” and Nashville Lifestyles adding, “with equal parts sass and strength, she’s poised to be a major voice in country music.” Her prowess can now be heard on most recent project release Dive Bar Beauty Queen, available now and featuring current radio single, “Kick Rocks Cowboy.” In addition to ongoing music releases, Craft has shared the stage with notable names like Zac Brown Band, Ashley McBryde, Marcus King, Cody Johnson, Brothers Osborne, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Ian Munsick and Elvie Shane. Most recently, she supported Cody Johnson on The Leather Tour, Tucker Wetmore on his Waves on a Sunset Tour and Luke Bryan on his Country Song Come On Tour.
To learn more about Ashland Craft, visit ashlandcraft.com, and follow Craft on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
