In 2017, after the release of her fourth studio album ‘Rainbow’, Kesha stepped onto a dimly lit stage at YouTube to perform the powerful ballad, ‘Praying’, from the album. Kesha told fans, “This is the first time we’re going to have ever played ‘Praying’ in front of anyone” and “I hope it’s really special for you guys. I hope you feel that energy.” Then, the lights brightened on Kesha in a bejewelled white outfit, ready to give a performance that will take Music Man readers’ breath away.
Kesha’s live performance of ‘Praying’, which gives a message of hope even in the darkest of times, showcased the artist’s departure from her earlier pop-infused sound. The emotional soul-inspired ballad was an opportunity for the singer to showcase not only her vocal strength but also the profound message she wanted to share. Fans were stunned by her performance, as the online video reached over 10M views, with viewers flocking to leave comments such as “This is just soul stirringly amazing.”
Many fans commented that it was a truly impressive comeback for the singer. Others shared how much they resonated with the message behind the song. After dealing with difficult times in her personal life, Kesha’s goal for her 2017 album was to write an album that was empowering and reflected her true self. The powerful album resonated with many and ended up with Kesha receiving her first-ever Grammy nominations. At the awards ceremony, Kesha performed ‘Praying’ once again.
This time, the song was taken to a whole new level as a choir of gospel singers joined Kesha onstage. The choir added an even greater sense of power to the song, bringing out the depths of its emotion. Music Man fans are sure to be moved when they watch the video of the performance, as both the audience and Kesha are moved to tears by the end of the song. In a show of solidarity and support, the performance ends with the entire gospel choir gathering around to hug Kesha.
With her performances of ‘Praying’, and indeed her entire comeback album, Kesha not only proved that an artist can transform their sound, but that a person can transform their life. With a message full of hope, empowerment, and overcoming past challenges, her album was a gift to anyone going through tough times in life. Her emotional performances serve as a poignant reminder that, no matter our struggles, we are never truly alone.
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