Country music has always been a place where faith, family, and storytelling meet. With their brand-new single “Hallelujah,” Pittsburgh-based country band Dust and Grace lean into all three, delivering a song that feels as joyful as a Sunday morning service and as inviting as a front-porch singalong. Released August 22, the track is already catching fire—debuting at #40 on the CDX Nashville Positive Country airplay chart and landing a coveted spot on CMC TV USA’s country video playlist before the video’s official launch.
At its heart, “Hallelujah” is a simple message set to music: praise is powerful, and it’s meant to be shared. Written and produced by industry veteran Michael Stover, the song is filled with moments designed to make listeners want to clap their hands, tap their feet, and raise their voices. With its sing-along chorus and upbeat, radio-ready sound, it’s a track that works whether you’re driving down the highway with the windows rolled down or sitting in a pew surrounded by friends and family.
The lyrics waste no time in pulling the listener in. “I wanna sing something to ya / I wanna sing hallelujah / And when I sing hallelujah / Everybody praise the Lord,” the band declares in the first verse, immediately setting the tone. This is country music’s gift—straightforward storytelling rooted in truth. There’s no pretense here, just the invitation to join in.
What makes the song stand out is its personal touch. By the third verse, the message shifts from collective celebration to individual testimony: “I wasn’t born a believer / I was a desperate deceiver / Until I found my redeemer / He makes me wanna praise the Lord.” It’s the kind of moment that feels pulled from real life, the way so many of country music’s best songs are. That vulnerability—paired with the joy of the chorus—creates a balance that makes “Hallelujah” resonate even more deeply.
Sonically, the track blends the best of modern and traditional country. Bright guitars, a steady rhythm section, and heartfelt vocals carry the song with energy and warmth. It’s polished enough for contemporary radio but still grounded in the rootsy, approachable sound that makes country music feel like home.
The video, which is already charting, captures that same energy, showing Dust and Grace performing the song with the kind of passion that turns a lyric into a lived experience. Fans can check it out on the band’s official YouTube channel, and it’s the kind of visual that makes you want to see them live—because you can tell this song was built for the stage, where the audience becomes part of the performance.
With “Hallelujah,” Dust and Grace have crafted a single that honors country music’s gospel heritage while giving fans something fresh to sing along to. It’s uplifting, catchy, and true to its name—a hallelujah worth singing loud.
–Dwayne Higgins