Dierks Bentley has teamed up with rising country duo The Band Loula to release a powerful, roots-infused live rendition of the Bill Monroe classic “Get Down On Your Knees and Pray.” Recorded during Bentley’s massive 30-city ‘Broken Branches’ tour, the track captures a swampy, delta bluegrass arrangement that became a nightly highlight for arena and amphitheater crowds across the country. Bentley, who first heard the song performed by the Del McCoury Band, noted that the unique energy of The Band Loula inspired him to finally incorporate the gospel bluegrass tune into his own set. The resulting performance has been described as a hair-raising number filled with grit, heart, and a physical manifestation of the spiritual intensity found in traditional bluegrass.
The release marks the conclusion of a milestone summer for Bentley, which wrapped this past weekend with a headlining return to Madison Square Garden. The tour served as a showcase for his latest album ‘Broken Branches’, blending new tracks like “She Hates Me” and “Well Well Whiskey” with career-spanning hits. For The Band Loula, the collaboration represents a definitive moment in their trajectory, moving from tour openers to creative partners on a recording that will endure beyond the road. By leaning into their specific “delta bluegrass-y” sound, the trio has breathed new life into a foundational piece of American music, offering fans a taste of the electrifying live chemistry that defined one of the season’s most successful tours.