Praying - Kesha (Live Cover by Brittany J Smith)

Performing this song brought me so much healing. I hope it encourages & inspires you to seek your own healing from deep emotional wounds that have been inflicted by those you've trusted. I also pray it stirs up resolve in you not to give up in the midst of all the darkness our world has been facing. No matter what anyone does/says to or about us... we've got to keep fighting for & believing in justice, peace, kindness, & love.
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[@blakegammons8476]

I swear there are so many layers to your voice. You can rock out like P!NK, soft and soulful like Eartha Kitt, like a Disney princess, and that mixed voice is INSANE girl!!!

[@nadiatenorio8324]

I CANT BELIEVE YOU REACHED THAT OH MY LORD IM CRYING. This is so pretty

[@abbeytpwk]

THAT HIGH NOTE WOAH

[@BrittanyJSmith]

AHHHH! Before recording this cover, I didn't even know I could that hahaha

[@mandySIMS6319]

My mouth literally dropped open lol

[@jeremyhd2006]

Ikr, I got chills the moment she hit that super high note. She is a very sweet person and a very gifted singer. I get emotional when I hear this cover.

[@elekmorelek]

first, I was like NO, NO, NO SHE DIDN'T Then I clicked and now here I am, sitting on the floor and crying thank you, i'm in love

[@lesleewhite9662]

I think that high note cracked my screen! I'm kidding. Great job Britt! Love you girl

[@BilliamCC]

You're always showing us new levels, and that's what keeps drawing me back. Art can unite and heal, and I'm so grateful you used your incredible talent for that greater good.

[@jesshoward1424]

3:16 you owe me a weave

[@marinamuller4107]

:D

[@jeremyhd2006]

That super high note gives me chills every time. Absolutely astounding Brittany. You're the best

[@helpmefromdepression4337]

3:14 Fabulous 💕💕💕 I'm so jealous! Love it! Edit: ty for the love

[@timidelle1127]

Your vibrato is so nice! 😍 I mean, your voice is perfection in general haha, amazing cover!!

[@xxGwenxDuncanxx]

Seriously, you need to audition for some type of singing show or hurry and get discovered because you're better than most mainstream singers today. Ugh you're so good

[@BrittanyJSmith]

Tyavia! That means so freaking much to me. Thank you!

[@xxGwenxDuncanxx]

Brittany J Smith I’m seriously gonna remember these moments for when you really do become famous 😅

[@nadiatenorio8324]

That’s what i said! She deserves so much more❤️

[@victorialopez1781]

she did....American Idol

[@nadiatenorio8324]

Victoria Lopez no she didn’t

[@executradeinternational1314]

WOOOW.. I have been searchin for someone that sings it better than the original and damn girl you nailed it. As if the song was yours you truly owned it!!!

[@BrittanyJSmith]

Ahhhh! Thank you SO MUCH!!!! This comment made me smile so huge. :D

[@jeremyhd2006]

@@BrittanyJSmith Kesha would have loved your cover of this song if she heard it.

[@mariek412]

This is the only cover of this song that I like right now ! You've got such a great voice and technique *_*

[@BrittanyJSmith]

OMG Marie!!! Thank you!!

[@CassieRaeCashner]

So powerful!! Love you girl!

[@BrittanyJSmith]

Thank you Cassie! Love you too!

[@JohnLiska777]

Cassie Rae Stanley Because that’s my girlfriend

[@jeremyhd2006]

Ikr she has an incredibly powerful voice.

[@sofiabovo824]

Am I the only one who has goosebumps? 😍😍😍❤️ Amazing!!

[@JulieDelahooke]

That high note was perfection. I was roaming around youtube tonight to find you and I haven't been able to stop watching you! Subscribed! :)

[@VelvetJezebel93]

Every time I watch this I spend the whole song in the verge of tears and you hit that high note and I can't hold them back. Your emotion and power are unequalled.

[@CierraHoulihan]

Jesus Christ, this is amazing. You have such a beautiful voice, wow

[@jeremyhd2006]

@BrittanyJSmith I can't thank you enough for always being an amazing friend and inspiring me all these years. Thank you for all your sweet kind words. Miss you lots. P.S. I believe @Kesha would be greatly inspired by the way you covered this.

[@oakleyloew]

Absolutely amazing!

[@prettywhatever491]

Your voice is fire, your makeup is fire. I’m crying tears of joy. Thank you for sharing this. Xoxo 🚬🦄

[@AlsoAlexis___LeAnne]

😮😮 I literally got goosebumps

[@pastelsadist4263]

THAT WAS AN AMAZING WHISTLE NOTE! YOUR SO TALENTED!❤

[@natalieshumate2105]

I love you so freaking much. Like the emotion you put into every song you sing not only vocally but in your facial expressions I just get chills every time. I love everything that you do continue to do you girl you’re absolutely amazing ❤️

[@BrittanyJSmith]

Thank you so so so much, Natalie!

[@FlorentOfficiel]

@@BrittanyJSmith oh my god ! The high note was incredible !! Love you

[@SCO--sr2mc]

that crisp in your voice is so immaculate omg 😳

[@mommenon1]

You have such an amazingly beautiful voice, your range is so impressive, your singing is so emotive and powerful. I love to listen to you! Thank you Brittany!

[@selind.6227]

Best cover of this song! So powerful

[@TwinZLinZ]

Holy moly. Get it Girl...hot damn! You are absolutely amazingly talented!! Thank you for sharing this cover. So dang good!!!!

[@dalefoss2529]

This girl can blow!! She's one of the few in here with the pipes to do this song some justice. AWESOME!!!

[@dianaking2929]

This. Needs. More. Recognition. This is my favourite video on the internet.

[@BrittanyJSmith]

That's SO kind of you to say & it makes me so happy that you feel that way!

[@wolfgirl7911]

I’ve been listening to you doing the high note over and over again you did it so well oml

[@neenee_marie]

Best cover of that note!! Beautiful!

[@Alexiicastaneda]

I am going through a bad break up and you are getting me through it with this song. Thank you so much for doing this cover with so much emotion 😔💓 I will come out stronger after this.

[@BrittanyJSmith]

I'm so sorry you're hurting! But so happy to help in some small way. You WILL come out stronger! You're already stronger. You got this.

[@jeremyhd2006]

THAT HIGH NOTE IS UNBELIEVABLE BRITTANY. YOU DEFINITELY HAVE THE MOST POWERFUL VOICE EVER. God has gifted you with that beautiful talent. You have an army behind you and I'm glad to be part of that army. You're my best friend forever!💕

[@Hopeful567]

Stunning. Phenomenal. Incredible. What can I say. I've been watching covers of Kesha's "Praying" and you are one of the few who I felt like actually hit the high note on the pitch, with power, control, and shaping, without straining or screeching. Your entire cover was gorgeous beyond words. Thank you!!

[@purpleenigma7885]

Chills! Literally one of my favourite covers - the other being Cimorelli - and I'm coming back for more!

[@skylermaisonet186]

How does she only have 12k subs?! She is so talented and deserves more popularity

[@TheUlcards86]

Why aren't you famous??? Kesha did a hell of a job, but you killed it.

[@BrittanyJSmith]

So kind of you to say!!! Thank you so much!

[@dylanthewolfwolvesandllama1416]

Brittany J Smith this is amazing but its not as good as keshas but its till amazing I love your voice an that high note made my jaw drop good work Dylan.

[@sarachianese5370]

i love you😍your voice is amazing😍

[@jeremyhd2006]

I feel emotional watching this video. Tears of joy always happens.

[@ezreofficial5044]

Kesha would be so proud of you. The emotion in your voice is incredible♡

[@cristymiranda2823]

Wowoow absolutely stunning, all the emotion put into the song was just breathtaking

[@clashofclansupatonic4885]

The growls in ur voice! 😍🔥

[@koyfiish27]

So much emotion

[@daisypilott1249]

This song personally means so much to me. Hearing you sing it so beautifully actually made me cry. You have a voice of an angel!!

[@JacobSnell1998]

Omg I'm literally crying. This was so emotional.

[@delorezfonzi1360]

Ive looked for covers all day and this is by far the BEST!! I LOVE IT.

[@ornellaagostina5484]

I hit that high note yesterday and I'm really happy now lol. I looooove your cover. I think I watched it like 50 times 😂 love your voice, honeeeey💗

[@xoxo6586]

YESSSSS THE HIGH NOTE I'VE BEEN WAITING FORRRR ITS SO GREEEEAAAAATTTTTT

[@michaelarose7080]

I just discovered your channel and I’m already in love... wow this brought tears .♥️

[@BrittanyJSmith]

Welcome! & thank you so much

[@jeremyhd2006]

I've known Brittany since 2015. We met on YouNow that year. When I first heard her on a YouNow broadcast covering Hello by Adele, I was instantly blown away by how powerful her vocals are. We became besties & have been besties since. She is the absolute sweetest person you'll ever meet on this entire earth.

[@kaylaevoy2297]

WELL DANG, JUST DANG. WHY ISNT THIS MORE POPULAR AGAIN?!?!?!?!😍😍❤❤ YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL AND YOUR VOICE IS AMAZING!

[@ae.zennie]

HEARING YOU HIT THAT HIGH NOTE BROUGHT ME SO MUCH JOY.

[@jeremyhd2006]

THAT SUPER HIGH NOTE STILL GIVES ME CHILLS BRITTANY!! You are absolutely the best singer ever. Plus a wonderful friend! Thanks for everything you have done to make sure I smile!❤

[@oceanjaney4710]

The original song always made me emotional but only you brought me to tears with this song.

[@roniiiiii]

Goshhh I found you like yesterday... and I can’t stop listening to you 😍😍 You’re unbelievable

[@michaelaraeann4092]

You are so amazing!! Please keep doing this. Please. Don't ever stop singing.

[@JessiPotter]

I was reading the comments so I knew you were gonna get that high note but i heard it and my jaw still dropped

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[@samembury1676]

Brought tears to my eyes. So powerful

[@GraceAction]

Oh bless you did this 🙌🏻

[@meredithayersfeltman7361]

Brittany, I LOVE this song, I LOVE hearing you sing it, and I LOVE you! Keep up the great work!

[@taintedlove483]

Yes girl! That high note was killer!💀💀💀

[@kellyrigmaiden5213]

my favorite song by Kesha and babbbbbby I loveeeeeeed this and felt every strong note that you did. ❤❤❤

[@mikksx6620]

THAT HIGH NOTE OMFG!!! THEN GOING BACK TO THE DOWN WAS PERFECTION

[@carsonmackenzie7404]

This was so amazing. The raw emotion in this song got me. SO GOOD

[@alexhall8221]

BEST COVER I'VE HEARD! AWESOME GIRL!

[@davidrutherfordmusic1846]

All time fav cover this song such raw emotion 👌🔥

[@andreantony___1842]

So far you’re the best cover of praying , I’ve been watching a lot of praying cover but yours it’s perfect . Love you 🥰

[@miacerda3694]

Omg that range is amazing

[@lizzy4300]

Chills... literal chills

[@jeremyhd2006]

Ikr Liz, I get chills every time I hear this cover. I get emotional when I watch this video. Brittany is the sweetest person you'll know on the internet. She is my absolute best friend. I always thought of her as a sister because of what a wonderful friend she is. 🥰

[@karajude9873]

omigosh i have goosebumps!! this was outstanding!!!

[@jamiekmontoya7852]

Omg I remember watching you on younow like maybe 3 years ago!! you still have an amazing voice God bless you ❤️

[@generaljay8079]

like you, this song has brought me so much healing. your version made me cry more than the original with the raw emotion you put in it. thank you for the cover - it’s another one to add to my recovery playlist ❤️

[@gretteingabere2670]

Yessss Queen wow I love that song thank you for sing it we need to pray for everyone.💜💜💜💜💜😊😊😊😮😮🙏🙏

[@qubbha2450]

Oh my dear god.... Brittany your voice wakes the warmth inside up.... Your voice is so beautiful to listen to. It's the 4th cover in row of yours I'm listening to and I just can't stop. I wish you all of the best with your musical experiences and to find yourself on the tops. Looking forward to coming to one of your shows after you appeared in the charts!!! Loves, Jakub :) :)

[@happytobeuke6653]

THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are the most talented singer ever!!!!! That high note was awesome!!! Great job!!!

[@shandagabriel2391]

So I’m binge watching your videos and every single one I watch gives me goosebumps 😱💕 your range is so powerful and your voice uplifts my spirit 🙌🏻 thank you for sharing your talent ❤️

[@robertp181]

I’m so happy you did this song. You totally nailed it to the wall! I was so hoping you were going to hit that high note and you did! Bravo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@liviegonzalez7310]

Love love love! ❤️

[@stephlovesmusic3167]

i was looking for someone who can cover the song with passion and emotion. thank you for being that person. this song requires more than good pitch and key to be good. great cover.

[@stephanie-xj2kl]

Beautiful voice! i am amazed!

[@tappingcatpaws]

Some people are just born with crazy talent!!!!

[@nhcharmedone]

Omg, fabulous, and that high note, my God! ♥️

[@paulshearer9140]

Holy shit this chick is amazing, she even kills the high note in this song. Truly gifted.

[@nickdean4737]

GURL YOU DESERVE MORE ATTENTION FOR THIS. You hit that high note like a QUEEN!!!😍👏❤

[@animewarrior16]

That high note sent a chill down my spine

[@jeremyhd2006]

Me too. OMG!💖🤩I felt the same as well. Had super chills the moment she hit that insanely high note. Brittany is absolutely gifted with that voice.

[@aarkwaves3639]

Simply amazing! I love the strength you give to your covers, your voice is powerful. Great!

[@locitaization]

Your cover of this song gave me chills. Thank you for posting this 😊

[@emmabennett5958]

Wow.....I’m speechless that was amazing and that high note 😱 you have an amazing voice!

[@anyafaith3759]

Ho whave I not found this magical channel sooner

[@seas_48]

I can listen to this over and over, your voice is so amazingly perfect...you have such an awesome talent and no matter what song you cover they are all beautiful and sound great!🤗❤

[@Novacrain]

The emotion in your voice is so amazing 🖤💙

[@lady_by_the_sea]

Your voice is so steady and mesmerizing its amazing! Keep making covers so I can listen to them lmao! VERY GOOD

[@jmgcb16]

I can never get tired of your voice WOW

[@literallyjarrett]

yes yes yes yes yes. and you did the note. yes.

[@cayliea320]

I've been brought to tears wow

[@JasmineQuinn]

You are so amazing and talented, I absolutely love your live cover of this song! Keep up the good work

[@anaosorio1140]

You killed it !!! Awesome !!

[@karenglake]

Powerful and moving. Girl, you’ve got it!

[@oliviamanzo9269]

You are amazing, I can't believe how good you are. Your version made me cry so much more than the original and I think you not only have the talent, but also the heart so I really hope you keep going.

[@jaiichilton863]

Britt you’re amazing! And this was amazing!! I love you girl!