'Jesus And John Wayne' Alabama, The Oak Ridge Boys And Gaither

It’s history in the making with the new iconic song ‘Jesus And John Wayne’ by Alabama, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Gaither. 

Do you ever feel like most days you walk the fine line between being a sinner and a saint? Then you will love “Jesus And John Wayne.’ The song describes the journey through life of a young cowboy as he struggles between sinner and sainthood. 

We can relate to the lyrics whether or not we wear boots and live in wide open spaces. 

Somewhere between Jesus and John Wayne
A cowboy and a saint, crossing the open range
I try to be more like You, Lord but most days I know I ain't
I'm somewhere between Jesus and John Wayne

The song was released in 2023. It was the first time in country history when Alabama, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Gaither collaborated on a song. It was also a way to pay tribute to Bill and Gloria Gaither. 

“It was so exciting to record with Alabama. We have all grown up together in the music business, and they are some of our very best friends,” Duane Allen of The Oak Ridge Boys said. “We all grew up loving Jesus, and as little boys (we are still little boys at heart!), we also loved John Wayne. I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed singing with Alabama.”

This song was the perfect way to combine gospel music with country, the result couldn’t be more relatable or catchy. It’s a reminder of the passage in Hebrews where we are told to run the race set before us as we turn from sin and try to live a life that reflects our savior. But it isn’t easy and we are reminded to strive to be like Jesus every day. 

We hope you enjoy listening to this legendary song. May it keep your boots walking towards Jesus as we praise God for His grace and forgiveness. 

Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”