Momma and Jesus

"Momma and Jesus"
Single by Tucker Beathard
from the album Fight Like Hell
ReleasedNovember 7, 2016 (2016-11-07)
Recorded2016
Genre
Length3:26
LabelDot
Songwriters
ProducerAngelo Petraglia
Tucker Beathard singles chronology
"Rock On"
(2016)
"Momma and Jesus"
(2016)
"The Boys That Make The Most Noise"
(2017)

"Momma and Jesus" is a song by American singer–songwriter Tucker Beathard. It was released as a single on November 7, 2016, serving as the second and final single from his EP Fight Like Hell. The song follows the autobiographical themes present in much of Beathard’s early work, reflecting on his rebellious youth and his belief that only his mother and Jesus continued to have faith in him. The single was accompanied by an official music video inspired by Jackass-style stunts Beathard and his brothers performed in childhood and teenage years. The video received notable media attention for scenes filmed in downtown Nashville and Music Row without permits, which led to a Nashville Police Department officer briefly chasing the crew.

The song achieved minimal success on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in late 2016. It was intended for Beathard’s planned 2017 major-label debut album Dear Someone, but the album was shelved by Dot Records the day before release due to creative disagreements. "Momma and Jesus" became Beathard's final release with the label. He bought out his contract in January 2018.