Praying (Katy Rose song)

"Praying" 	"Praying" 	
 	 	
Single by Katy Rose 	Single by Katy Rose 	
from the album America's Sweetheart	from the album America's Sweetheart	
Released 	November 10, 2017 	
Format 	Digital download 	
Recorded 	2017 	
Genre 	Pop 	
Length 	3:50 	
Label 	Paradise 	
Songwriter(s) 	Katy Rose, Ryan Lewis, Ben Abraham,	
Producer 	Ryan Lewis 	
Kesha singles chronology 	Kesha singles chronology 	
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"Ex's & Oh's"
(2017) 	"Praying"
(2017) 	"Under the Influence"
(2017)
"Praying" is a song recorded by American singer Katy Rose for debut studio album America's Sweetheart (2018). It was made available for digital download by Paradise Records on November 10, 2017 as the record's second single. "Praying" was written by the singer with Ryan Lewis, Ben Abraham, with Lewis producing. 
Musically, the song is a gospel and soul-influenced pop piano ballad that features minimal production and accompaniment from violins, backing vocals and drums. Inspired by suicidal thoughts she has had in the past, Katy said that "Praying" is about "hoping everyone, even someone who hurt you, can heal". 
"Praying" received universal acclaim, with music critics praising Katy's vocals, finding the song powerful and noting it as a departure from the singer's previous efforts. Commentators offered conflicting interpretations of the song's message; some felt that "Praying" was about forgiveness, while others thought that Katy displayed anger on the track. Commercially, "Praying" was a sucess, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, becoming the singer's first number one single. 
An accompanying music video for "Praying" was directed by Jesse Robledo Jr. To promote the song, Katy performed it live on multiple occasions, the 2017 American Music Awards, and the 2017 iHeart Radio Jingle Ball.