"Demons in Your Choir" is a song recorded by American country rock band The Red Clay Strays. It was released on April 23, 2026, via RCA Records as the third single from their third studio album, Grateful. It was written by the band's frontman Brandon Coleman, alongside his brothers Matthew and Dakota Coleman and produced by Dave Cobb.
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| Single by The Red Clay Strays | ||||
| from the album Grateful | ||||
| Released | April 23, 2026 | |||
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| Length | 4:16 | |||
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| Producer | Dave Cobb | |||
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| "Demons in Your Choir" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editThe Red Clay Strays released their second studio album, and major-label debut, Made by These Moments, on July 26, 2024.[1] Rumors of a follow-up began emerging the following year, and were exacerbated by podcaster Joe Rogan, who claimed on his podcast that their third album would be coming in June 2026, something the band later stated that he was not supposed to reveal publicly.[2] The band later officially announced their third album, Grateful on April 23, 2026.[3]
"Demons in Your Choir" was released as the third single alongside the album announcement on April 23, 2026, and features as the opening track on the album. The band had teased the song a few weeks earlier when they posted a show snippet of music video on social media.[4] They also used a billboard to promote the song's release, which included a number that fans could call to hear part of the track and a message from the band's bass player Andrew Bishop telling them of the release date.[5]
The band performed the song at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards.[6]
Writing and composition
edit"Demons in Your Choir" is a gospel-inspired song which explores how even the purest intentions can be laced with sin. The lyrics are from the perspective of a lost soul who risks being led astray by those with darker spirits, referring to them as "demons" in a choir.[7] Discussing the song, frontman and co-writer Brandon Coleman expressed that the track was a "good way to start" the album, as it exemplified a change in sound for the band compared to their previous work.[8][9]
Music video
editThe video for the song was released on April 23, 2026, and was directed by Matthew Coleman, one of the song's co-writers. It depicts the band in an empty darkened church performing the track. After the first verse, the lights come on, and the band are joined by a gospel choir. Coleman expressed that having the video be "more performance-based" rather than "narrative-based" like the video for "If I Didn't Know You", Grateful's previous single, was a deliberate choice. The video was filmed over two days.[10]
Charts
edit| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 59 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[12] | 37 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[13] | 38 |
References
edit- ↑ Paul, Larisha (May 22, 2024). "The Red Clay Strays Preview 'Made by These Moments' With New Single 'Wanna Be Loved'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ↑ Eaton, Quinn (November 20, 2025). "The Red Clay Strays Confirm That Joe Rogan Wasn't Supposed To Break The News About Their New Album On His Podcast". Whiskey Riff.
- ↑ Kelly, Brennan (April 23, 2026). "The Red Clay Strays Officially Announce Third Studio Album, "Grateful," Release "Demons In Your Choir"". Whiskey Riff.
- ↑ Humphrey, Jack (April 8, 2026). "Red Clay Strays Tease New Song "Demons In Your Choir"". Country Central.
- ↑ Eaton, Quinn (April 14, 2026). "Red Clay Strays Use Billboard Evangelism To Give Fans A Sneak Peek Of New Song "Demons In Your Choir"". Whiskey Riff.
- ↑ "Watch Red Clay Strays Deliver Heavenly Rendition of 'Demons in Your Choir' at 2026 ACMs". Rolling Stone. May 17, 2026.
- ↑ Brookes, Georgette (April 24, 2026). "'Demons In Your Choir' by The Red Clay Strays - Lyrics & Meaning". Holler.
- ↑ "Red Clay Strays Go "Demon" Hunting With New Single". Hits Daily Double. April 23, 2026.
- ↑ "The Red Clay Strays Announce New Album 'Grateful,' Share Opening Track 'Demons In Your Choir'". RTT News. April 28, 2026.
- ↑ Eaton, Quinn (May 7, 2026). "How Brandon Coleman's Brother, Matthew, Became the Unsung Hero of The Red Clay Strays". Whiskey Riff.
- ↑ "Billboard Country Update: June 5, 2026" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Country Update: May 4, 2026" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of May 9, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2026.